Our non-profit organization is seeking a hardworking, self-motivated and positive candidate for a Wildlife Education Specialist position.
If you are interested in working with native and exotic animals, having fun at work and helping others at the same time, please apply!
Full, Part-Time and Per Diem positions available.
Benefits For Full Time Employees:
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Voluntary AFLAC supplemental plans
- IRA Retirement Plan
- Short-Term Disability
- ESI Employee Assistance Program
- My Better Benefits- Employee Entertainment Discounts
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Paid Holidays
- Holiday Overtime Pay
- Sign-on bonus, referral bonus and performance based bonuses.
- Flexible Schedule (We offer hours from Monday-Sunday) Typical work schedule is 8am-4pm or 8am-12noon.
Education: High School Diploma Required or equivalency, AS preferred with an emphasis on Wildlife Biology, Zoology or related field preferred. Or NYS Licensed Veterinary Technician, Or the equivalent of 3 years’ experience working with and managing domestic, farm, exotic or native wildlife as well as experience teaching in informal/formal educational settings.
Experience: With education above, minimal 1 year experience working with and managing exotic and native wildlife. Minimal 1 year experience teaching in an informal/formal educational setting and developing/delivering educational programs to the public. Demonstrates experience in standardized husbandry skills, including animal handling, transport, acclimation and care, management of safety protocols, quarantine and clinical treatments, behavioral and environmental enrichment.
Skills: Excellent customer service and organizational skills. Effective ability to think strategically and deal with changing priorities, emergent issues and multiple projects. Ability to professionally represent and promote Bridges For Brain Injury, Inc., maintain confidential information, work as a team member and work independently with minimum supervision.
Interpersonal Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, possess ability to collaborate with other members of the provider team and interact effectively with all levels of personnel. Must be flexible and dependable and demonstrate good problem-solving skills.
Valid NYS Driver’s License is required for this job position!
Job Type: Full, Part-time or Per Diem
Learn More About What We Do at Our Website: www.bridgesforbraininjury.org or our Bridges For Brain Injury and Wildlife Rockstars Facebook Pages.
