Seasonal Wildlife Sanctuary Rehabilitation Specialist

Seasonal Wildlife Sanctuary Rehabilitation Specialist

Salary

$13.53 - $15.61 Hourly

Location

Wildlife Sanctuary, 1660 East Shore Drive, Green Bay, WI

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

202600050

Department

PRF Seasonal

Division

Wildlife Sanctuary - Seasonal

Opening Date

07/21/2026

• Description
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General Description

Responsible for providing customer service, receiving and caring for wildlife in need of rehabilitation.

Examples of Duties

• Participates in required training sessions.
• Interacts with visitors, staff and volunteers. Works with the public in person and through incoming phone calls.
• Receives sick, injured and orphaned wildlife. Inputs wildlife admissions records into the computer. Transfers animals to the exam room. Assists with rehab animals in the quarantine, isolation, and nursery areas.
• Assists with care and treatment of injured, ill and orphaned wildlife including transport of animals to and from veterinarian appointments.
• Assists with cage maintenance in the Observation, Rehabilitation, and outdoor areas.
• Prepares, maintain and submit reports dispositions to the Curator of Animals.
• Follows all policies, procedures and the philosophy that is set forth by the City of Green Bay Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required

One year of course work at a college, university, or technical school in the field of zoology, environmental education, education, biology and/or natural resources.

• Valid drivers license and good driving record.

A combination of equivalent experience and/or related education may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of animal handling. preferred.
• Skill and ability to perform general cash handling procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to establish effective relationships with staff, volunteers, and general public.
• Basic computer proficiency and knowledge of the required software.
• Ability to work with a team as well as independently. Self-motivated and adaptable are desirable traits.
• Ability to work the required hours of the position. Nights, weekends, and holiday shifts may be required.

Ability to perform the following activities:

• Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent walking, standing, bending, twisting, squatting, crouching, and kneeling.
• Occasional sitting, climbing, pushing, and pulling.

Ability to work in varied environmental conditions.

The above is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

There are no benefits associated with this position.

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For purposes of conducting a background check, please list your birth date (month/day/year) and social security number.

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For purposes of conducting a background check, please list your LEGAL name (first, middle, last) and any former names (maiden, etc.).

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For purposes of conducting a background check, please list your drivers license number. If you do not have a drivers license, please list N/A.

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Describe your experience working with animals.

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Describe your experience with live animal programs.

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Are you uncomfortable handling any particular kind of animal? List those animals.

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This position may have contact with the public. Describe your customer service experience.

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This position will work weekends and holidays as the Wildlife Sanctuary is open every day year round. Are you available to work weekends and holidays?

• Yes
• No

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Describe your experience supervising volunteers.

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I certify that all information I have provided is correct. I understand that falsification of information or omissions from this application may result in disqualification or removal from a volunteer position. I understand that the information provided will be used to conduct a criminal background check.

• Yes
• No

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Have you been convicted of a felony?

Required Question

Employer City of Green Bay

Address 100 N Jefferson St., Room 500

Green Bay, Wisconsin, 54301

Phone (920) 448-3147

Website http://www.greenbaywi.gov