Seasonal Animal Care Specialist

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Natural Encounters, Inc.

Seasonal Animal Care Specialist

Join Us as a Seasonal Animal Care Specialist!

Location: Winter Haven, FL

Pay: $15-$16/hr

Type: Seasonal/Temporary

Interested in gaining valuable experience with a team that''s passionate about animal care and training? Natural Encounters, Inc. is offering an immediate seasonal opportunity at our Ranch facility in Winter Haven, Florida and it might be a great fit for you.

As a Seasonal Animal Care Specialist, a husbandry based position, you''ll gain real world experience in professional animal care and learn the basics of behavior training through observation. You'll work closely with a passionate team that's committed to first-class animal welfare and positive reinforcement practices.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Responsible for the daily care like cleaning, feeding, and enrichment
• Assisting with simple training behaviors (ex. stationing, shifting, and crating)
• Observing and reporting on animal behavior
• Pitching in to keep the work environment safe, clean, and well-organized

Who We're Looking For:

• You have a high school diploma or GED
• Some hands on experience (internships or volunteering) in animal care is a big plus
• You're comfortable working outdoors in Florida's heat
• You're a solid communicator, a team player, and eager to learn
• You're reliable, positive, and able to work weekends and holidays

What You'll Need Physically:

• Able to lift 50 lbs
• Comfortable being on your feet and moving around for most of the day
• OK working in a loud, fast-paced environment

The seasonal position is limited to a maximun of 39.5 hours per week and up to 120 days.

This position is a great way to get valuable experience in the field. While it's temporary, lessons, connections, and hands on learning can last you a lifetime.

Salary

$15 - $16

How to Apply

If you're interested in joining our team, please send your resume and a brief cover letter to d.evans@naturalencounters.com.

Natural Encounters, Inc.

127 Conservation Way

Winter Haven, FL 33884

Phone: 407-938-0847

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