ABQ BioPark Asst Project Coordinator

ABQ BioPark

ABQ BioPark Asst Project Coordinator

The ABQ BioPark consists of the Zoo, Aquarium and Botanic Garden and Tingley Beach.

Participate in maintaining a safe, welcoming, educational, and engaging environment for visitors while ensuring compliance with USDA-APHIS containment requirements. A strong commitment to the conservation and wellbeing of animals is paramount.

This position is employed through a temporary staffing agency, not the City of Albuquerque, and is located at the ABQ BioPark. This full-time position is limited to a two-year term.

Experience Required

• Must be 18 years of age or older. ·Previous experience in customer service, visitor services, museums, zoos, aquariums, or similar settings is preferred. ·Experience or coursework in biology, entomology, environmental science, animal husbandry is preferred. ·Strong verbal communication and organizational skills. ·Ability to follow established procedures. ·Candidates must pass a security background check to be hired. ·Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation (standing, walking, reaching, bending, squatting, kneeling for prolonged periods of time; heavy, moderate or light lifting, pulling, and pushing). ·Applicants must be able to work around a variety of animals, the public, extreme heat, noise, dust, insects, and in inclement weather conditions.

Further Comments

The Assistant Project Coordinator (Entomology) duties may include, but are not limited to: ·Provide continuous visitor monitoring and supervision of the BUGarium public areas during assigned floor shifts. ·Provide continuous visitor monitoring and supervision of the seasonal Butterfly Pavilion public area during assigned floor shifts. ·Adhere to strict USDA-APHIS permit conditions and Standard Operating Procedures. ·Prevent the removal, release, or escape of regulated organisms. ·Maintain cleanliness and professional appearance of public areas. ·Maintain a welcoming and respectful atmosphere for guests and staff. ·Participate in Guest Engagement Moments around the BUGarium. ·Provide accessible, accurate, and engaging interpretation about animals to guests. ·Encourage positive attitude, appreciation, empathy, and respect towards arthropods. ·Follow detailed animal handling, floor shift, and operational protocols. ·Effectively communicate with animal care staff, Education, Guest Services, and other BioPark staff. ·Support Entomology Department projects. ·Assist with special events, educational activities, and department initiatives. ·Assist Animal Care Staff with animal husbandry as needed.

Work schedule: Full-time; two-year term; approximately 40 hours per week. Shifts are from 8am to 5pm. Schedule will include weekends, and occasional holidays and evening work may be required.

Salary

$15.52/hr

How to Apply

To apply:

Please provide a cover letter, résumé, and contact information for three references.

Send this information to cabq@tryfacta.com.with the subject line Application for Assistant Project Coordinator (Entomology) Albuquerque BioPark. Open until filled.

ABQ BioPark

Albuquerque, NM 87102

Phone: 505-768-2000

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