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San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

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Africa Rocks Encounters Wildlife Care Specialist, Behavior - Full Time - San Diego Zoo

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HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION

\t\t\t\t\tThe Wildlife Care Specialist Behavior performs all job assignments with a positive attitude that supports San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance\s mission and vision of saving species worldwide by uniting our expertise in wildlife care and conservation science with our dedication to inspiring passion for nature and leading the fight against extinction. The Wildlife Care Specialist Behavior, under general supervision, performs a wide variety of functions in the training, handling and care of wildlife used for public appearances and contact, such as educational programs. This position reports to the Wildlife Training Supervisor or Manager.

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\t\t\t\t\tThe Wildlife Care Specialist Behavior performs a wide variety of moderately difficult tasks involved in preparing wildlife for public contact and presentations.

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Trains wildlife in new behaviors and reinforces trained behaviors

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Prepares wildlife for a variety of stimuli, location and health maintenance using positive methods and participation from the animal

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Prepares and feed wildlife

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Manages wildlife to ensure public safety

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Transports wildlife to habitat or location for sharing conservation/sustainability messaging. Assists handlers, set up props, stages or other areas

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Assists medical staff in treatment of assigned wildlife

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Cleans and maintains habitats and work areas

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Keeps feeding, medication and other records regarding wildlife care

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A wildlife professional with at least two years of experience working with free contact ambassador wildlife. Experience presenting wildlife in a public setting and public speaking experience are preferred. A degree in biology, zoology, life sciences, or a related field is also preferred.

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Education, training and experience, which would clearly demonstrate the essential functions, knowledge and skills outlined; an example would be two or more years experience as a wildlife handler at San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance or a comparable organization, preferred.

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EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

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California Driver License within 30 days required

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Animal behavior

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Care, feeding and handling of wild animals

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Safety practices around wild animals

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SDZWA policies, procedures and regulations regarding the care, handling and training of exhibit animals

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Train and modify behavior in a variety of environments

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Competently perform the essential functions outlined above

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Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park

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Free Parking at the San Diego Zoo & San Diego Zoo Safari Park

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Location: San Diego, CA

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Position Type: Hourly Full-Time Non-Exempt Union Position - If selected, there will be fees and dues to be paid to the union

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Hourly Rate: $31.98

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Africa Rocks Encounters Wildlife Care Specialist, Behavior - Full Time - San Diego Zoo | Dayforce Jobs

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San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

2920 Zoo Drive

San Diego , CA 92101

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