Wildlife Resource Center Seasonal

JOB OVERVIEW  

Be actively involved in the husbandry (cleaning/feeding) of the resident raptors, reptiles, feeder colonies as well as rehabilitating wildlife. Participate in our Blanding’s turtle captive rearing project and bluebird trail monitoring program. Contribute to environmental education programs and development of program materials/wildlife artifacts. Enhance your communication and customer service skills in responding to wildlife related inquiries from the public. 

This is a 40 hour per week position requiring weekend and some evening work and lasts for 12 weeks. Applicant should be working towards a Bachelor’s degree or a beginning professional in biology, environmental education, or a related field or possess equivalent experience. Start this opportunity mid/late May and work through mid/late August. 

Applicants must have a current, valid driver’s license and complete a pre-employment drug screening. Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs., walk up and down stairs, and work outside in the heat with biting invertebrates. Animal handling experience is a plus.

CLOSING DATE: Evaluation of applications begins as applications are received. Submitting an application early is encouraged.

APPLICATION:  Online application at https://www.mccdistrict.org/about_us/work_with_us/employment/index.php. A cover letter, résumé, transcript (unofficial), and three references’ contact information need to be uploaded and included with the online application.