Sun Bear Forest Wildlife Care Specialist - Part Time On Call - San Diego Zoo

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION The Wildlife Care Specialist will support San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s mission of saving species worldwide by overseeing all aspects of the safe care and handling of an assigned wildlife collection.

This position reports to the Lead or Supervisor. WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Prepares food and water for habitat wildlife
• Loads and unloads food from trucks
• Feeds exhibit wildlife
• Administers prescribed medication and keeps feeding records
• Observes assigned wildlife
• Reports abnormal conditions to superiors
• Cleans exhibit areas with variable terrain, pools, wildlife sleeping areas and service areas
• Cleans and disinfects utensils, work tools and containers
• Provides species-appropriate enrichment to assigned wildlife
• Maintains appropriate health and behavior records on assigned wildlife
• Responds to questions from the public concerning exhibits
• Provides exhibit security
• Participates in capturing, incapacitating and moving wildlife
• Participates in and supports wildlife training programs
• Assists medical staff in treating wildlife
• Performs minor or routine maintenance on exhibit enclosures
• Reports maintenance needs
• Operates a variety of light and medium equipment

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR A minimum of one year working with exotic wildlife in an accredited zoo or equivalent sanctuary-like organization that manages exotic wildlife.

Experience with large and small carnivores ( bears, cats), various small mammals ( hyrax, fossa, meerkat), hoofed stock and marsupials is beneficial.

Husbandry and behavioral knowledge, a basic understanding of operant conditioning and the care and feeding of exotic wildlife.

Safety practices around exotic wildlife is required. Guest interactions / public presentations are required. The qualified candidate is expected to be a team player and have good communication skills.

Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays. This position requires the successful completion of a Physical Ability Test.

• JOB EXPERIENCE One to two years of work experience in a Zoo or similar environment where appropriate knowledge and skills in wildlife care could be acquired.
• EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology, Life Science, or other related field preferred. Current valid California Driver's License in good standing.
• SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Wildlife behavior Wildlife biology and zoology Care, feeding and handling of wild wildlife Safety practices around wild wildlife Public Speaking Deal tactfully and courteously with others Adhere to the organization’s policies, procedures and regulations Competently perform the essential functions outlined above

SOME OF THE PERKS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER

• Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Family Passes
• Complimentary Tickets
• Local and In-House Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Location : San Diego, CA
• Position Type : Hourly Part-Time On Call Non-Exempt Union Position - If selected, there will be fees and dues to be paid to the union
• Hourly Rate : $
30+ days ago