Share Email Opening Title Animal Care Assistant   Location Museum of Life and Science   About the Organization The Museum of Life and Science, one of North Carolina’s top family destinations, has been a beloved Durham institution for 75 years. The Museum features 84 acres of exhibits, experiences, and outdoor exploration, including one of the East Coast's largest butterfly conservatories and a two-story science center. As an accredited zoo, the Museum is home to lemurs, black bears, endangered red wolves, and more than 140 species of live animals, butterflies, and insects. Readers of Durham Magazine, Indy Week, and Carolina Parent have repeatedly named us the top Museum in the Triangle. Charity Navigator rated the Museum, a 501(c3) nonprofit organization, 100 out of 100-- the highest possible score. Our mission is to create a place of lifelong learning where people of all ages embrace science as a way of knowing about themselves, their community, and their world. The Museum serves our increasingly diverse community with interactive and accessible experiences that build and develop lifelong connections with science, nature, and critical thinking. The Museum partners with NASA, NOAA, the National Science Foundation, Duke University, NC State University, and the University of North Carolina on many research projects and programs. In addition to an incredible team of co-workers, the Museum provides competitive compensation commensurate with experience, as well as a full array of employee benefits for eligible positions, including a generous 403b retirement plan with employer contributions, health, dental, and vision insurance, flex-spending plans, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, nine paid annual holidays, employee appreciation events, and a family membership to the Museum.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Description Provide healthy, active and clean environments for Museum animals and educate the public about animals and animal care. Maintain clean and safe animal enclosures, support spaces, and related visitor areas. Prepare food for and feed animals, including assisting with unloading and stocking of deliveries Develop creative and varied enrichment strategies for the animals as well as providing a positive visitor experience. Contribute to the repairs and improvement of animal enclosures, exhibits, and support areas. Record statistics and information on animal behavior, health, medical, treatments, and feedings. Participate in emergency response that may or may not relate to the animal care team as well as regular emergency drills. Respond to requests to mitigate human-wildlife interactions on Museum grounds. Additional duties as assigned.   Position Requirements Requirements: Able to lift 50 pounds, repeatedly, including loading feed bags and bales of hay overhead Perform repetitive motions for extended periods (I.e. Lifting, raking, sweeping, scrubbing, bending) Able to work outside in varied and changing weather conditions Ability to walk distances of several miles over varying terrains Ability to stand for periods of 6 hours or more Ability to work independently and efficiently as well as in various teams, collaboratively Good verbal and written communication, and across differing levels of staff and departments Able and willing to embrace Museum mission of science as a way of knowing Available for regular morning work Desired Requirements: Ability to converse with visitors and support customer service initiatives Tb Negative Weekend work   Shift Various Shifts   Pay Range $14.50/hr.   EOE Statement The Museum of Life and Science is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, military or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. As an equal opportunity employer, we value the differences and benefits that a diverse culture brings. Join us!   Category Animal Care   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://NorthCarolinaMuseumofLifeandScience.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Senior Accounting Specialist- Payroll in Durham, NC Posted on: 3/7/2024 [Apply Now] Controller in Durham, NC Posted on: 4/10/2024 [Apply Now] Summer Camp Educator in Durham, NC Posted on: 3/4/2024 [Apply Now] Summer Camp Counselor in Durham, NC Posted on: 3/4/2024 [Apply Now] Summer Lab Facilitator in Durham, NC Posted on: 4/19/2024 [Apply Now] Follow us

 

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