Job description

Overview

Work with the Director of Ecology to implement the Eastern hellbender head-start program at The Wilds. Main duties include daily hellbender care, life support system maintenance, hellbender releases, egg collection, outreach, and research. In addition, maintain records and organization of the Hellbender Center.

Responsibilities

• Works with the Director of Ecology to implement the Eastern hellbender head-start program.
• Assists with hellbender husbandry, egg collection, and field monitoring.
• Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the Hellbender Center.
• Completes daily record keeping and maintains data associated with program.
• Provides educational information about the hellbender head-start program to the public as needed.
• Provides input to Director of Ecology on all aspects (e.g. safety, animal husbandry) of assigned areas.
• Provide leadership to interns, apprentices, and volunteers involved with hellbender program as needed (e.g. provide daily work direction, inform management of problems).
• Attends departmental meetings and participates in developmental seminars and workshops as required.
• Assures the safety of self, co‐workers, and visitors by observing safety guidelines when working with equipment and vehicles.
• Constantly strives to further the mission of the organization and avidly supports the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Zoombezi Bay, Safari Golf Club and The Wilds.
• Implements sustainable practices in daily tasks whenever possible.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required. At least 3 years completed of Bachelor’s degree in zoology, animal science, biology or relevant field preferred.
• Aquatic life support/aquarium experience required.
• Experience with the care and husbandry of aquatic species required.
• Experience using analytical software and programs such as Excel, ArcGIS, and/or R preferred.
• Ability to plan and organize work in an efficient and cost‐effective manner and without direct supervision required.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide excellent guest service by positively interacting with guests and upholding the Make it G.R.E.A.T. standards required.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with all Wilds and Zoo team members and contacts regarding company business required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends required.
• Ability to adhere to standard operating procedures including but not limited to safety protocols required.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and a good driving record required.
• Ability to adhere to the Columbus Zoo Family of Park’s drug‐free workplace policy including but not limited to pre‐employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, and follow‐up treatment required.
• Ability to successfully complete a criminal history background check annually required.

Job Type: Temporary

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