Share Email Opening Title Animal Care Specialist  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 Position Objective:  Live the Animal Care Team’s mission, to preserve and protect the welfare of the Museum’s animals and the people who provide their care, as well as to educate others about this. Responsibilities Maintain clean and safe animal enclosures, support spaces, and related visitor areas. Perform water chemistries and testing and maintain water filtration (life support) for aquatic species. Monitor animal welfare daily, assure annual Welfare Assessments are completed on each animal in one’s Focus Area, and work with Animal Care Leadership on implementation of agreed upon changes. Contribute to the veterinary care of animals under the guidance of our veterinary team, by providing treatments, restraint, quality observation, and monitoring of animals. Prepare food for and feed animals, including assisting with unloading and stocking of deliveries, and notifying Manager about inventory needs Contribute information on animal feeding habits to improve diet and health of animals. Develop creative and varied enrichment strategies for the animals as well as provide a positive visitor experience. Gather and offer Browse, following the Museum’s Browse Program. Contribute to the repairs and improvement of animal enclosures, exhibits, guest spaces, and support areas. Develop and present daily programs for visitors, both scheduled and impromptu, as well as support Animal Handlers, and animal programming needs for events as asked.  Programming topics may be varied, but should always be mission focused, using science, as a way of knowing. Participate in operant conditioning procedures and practices, for husbandry and veterinary purposes, including serving as trainer for animal(s) as assigned, appropriately documenting all training sessions, and actively working to improve techniques through work with Manager, coworkers and approved outside experts. Manage and mentor adult and youth animal care volunteers and interns as well as group projects. Assist in the training of new Animal Care Team members, as approved by Animal Care Leadership. Record statistics and information on animal behavior, health, medical, treatments, and feedings as well as habitat conditions, daily program numbers, and any other pertinent information Act as informational resource regarding animals and other museum information for the visitors, staff, volunteers, and public. This could include sharing photos with marketing, developing content and posting to the Museum’s social media platforms, or representing animal care with the media. 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. Always demonstrate adherence to Museum safety procedures. Engage with Museum visitors in a positive and helpful way to support an enjoyable and safe guest experience. Prioritize the Museum’s values of inclusion and kindness in all interactions with staff, volunteers, professional colleagues, and guests, both on grounds as well as when representing the Museum at off-site activities.   Actual Pay Rate: $17.01/hour   Position Requirements Required Qualifications: 4 -year college degree or 2-year college degree/certificate in animal care/husbandry/management or equivalent experience 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 and temperatures. 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 Ability to be flexible and adjust to changes in schedule, routine, and care of animals  Good verbal and written communication, and across differing levels of staff and departments Ability to converse with visitors and support customer service initiatives Tb Negative Up to date covid vaccination Available for regular weekend work, including holidays   Desired Qualifications: Animal care experience at AZA institution or licensed animal facility Experience supervising volunteers Previous experience with landscaping and landscaping equipment Previous experience leading public programs Proficient in Microsoft Office and/or other social media platforms Specialization in animal care of a particular species Experience with aquatic life support systems First Aid/CPR certified NC driver’s license Rabies pre-exposure vaccination   Shift Various Shifts   Pay Range $17.01/ hour   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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