Job Title: Seasonal Animal Care Staff
Position Type: Seasonal (March - October, subject to change)
Availability must include evenings, weekends, and holidays
Salary: Pay commensurate with experience
Supervisor(s): Animal Care Manager, Animal Care Director
Date Posted: February 21, 2013
Posting Expires: March 12, 2013!
To Apply:
Contact: Kim Rutledge, Animal Care Director, krutledge@mowildlife.org
Email subject line: Seasonal Animal Care Position
Please attach a cover letter and resume in email.
*Please do not call in reference to this position

Role and Responsibilities

Administrative
• Supervising volunteers and interns in their animal care duties
• Maintaining animal records, tracking supplies, general inventory and other animal care related needs

Animal Care
• Admitting and treating animals that come to the Center
  under the supervision of the Animal Care Manager or Staff Veterinarian
• Providing care to all animals, including medical management and animal husbandry

Qualifications and Education Requirements
• High school education or related technical training
• Bachelor's degree in an animal-related field preferred
• 1+ years of animal handling experience
• Must have the physical ability to perform required duties as assigned, including standing for long periods of time, lifting, bending and working in all types of weather conditions
• Must have the ability to handle multiple tasks and demanding workload
• Ability to work independently and as a team player

Preferred Skills
• High level of professionalism
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Position Standards
• All work will be performed according to Wildlife Rescue Center policies and standards
• All work will be performed in a professional manner
• All work will be performed as a team player with Center staff, volunteers and board members
• Staff will dress in a manner appropriate for the position