ANIMAL CARE ASSISTANT / COLLEGE STUDENT INTERN - PARTTIME

Environmental Center - ANIMAL CARE ASSISTANT / COLLEGE STUDENT INTERN - PARTTIME

ANIMAL CARE ASSISTANT / COLLEGE STUDENT INTERN - PARTTIME

Environmental Center

Classified

Job Number 2300290231

Start Date

Open Date 07/20/2026

Closing Date

GENERAL INFORMATION:

This position is under the supervision of the Director of the Environmental Studies Center. The individual must be able to work in a variety of outside and inside settings, under varying weather conditions and temperatures. Weekend and holiday work may be required.

The duties include but are not limited to:

• Cleaning of all inside and outside cages, holding pens and crates, and tanks.
• Cleaning of all food and water containers and utensils utilized in maintaining live animal exhibits.
• Assisting in the treatment of injured and sick wildlife (administration of medications, changing bandages and splints, force feeding, cleaning of wounds).
• Sanitizing of feeding platforms and trays.
• Cleaning and sanitizing food prep areas.
• Organizing and putting away food materials, containers, and donations.
• Cleaning, raking, removing and replacing bedding, exhibit maintenance of animal exhibits.
• Food preparation and feeding of all animals (temporary and permanent) in the ESC animal colony (hand feeding is often required).
• Monitoring of food supplies and freezer contents.
• Maintenance of live animal colonies used for feeding wildlife (mice, rats, crickets, mealworms).
• Assist wildlife supervisor with wildlife displays according to her instructions.
• These duties are general and will consist of other duties assigned by supervising administrator.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be a high school graduate from a regionally accredited school or have GED equivalent and must currently be enrolled at an institution of higher education in any Science-related field.

Must have real animal care experience.

Must possess the ability to follow oral and written directions.

Must be able to carry out tasks with limited supervision after training.

Must have calm disposition around wildlife.

Must not have fear of live animals or dead animals.

Must be reliable and dependable about work schedule.

Salary Range: From/To $11.25/Hour

Additional Job Information

Applicants selected for classified positions must undergo (or have undergone) an ABI/FBI criminal history background check (fingerprinting administered through sites selected and approved by the MCPSS and State of Alabama Education Department) and be declared suitable and fit to teach under state law. Applicants selected must also pass a drug-screening test via forms provided by Human Resources during the selection process.

THE MOBILE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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