NYA Animal Care Associate - Ocean Wonders - Wildlife Conservation Society : Job Details

Job DescriptionTitle: Animal Care AssociateDays: 36 hours per week each (4 days/week)Salary: Range $18-$20/hrPeriod: March 1, 2025 until October 31, 2025Schedule: Must be able to work weekdays as well as Saturdays, Sundays and holidaysPosition Summary: The Animal Care Associate works closely with the Ocean Wonders: Sharks! (OWS) animal keepers to assist in taking care of the collection within the OWS building, Holding Pools (HP), Sea Change (SC), and Aquatic Care Facility (ACF)Principle Duties/Responsibilities: Responsibilities include but are not limited to: •Assists in feeding and daily care of collection animals at the aquarium including operation of their enclosures and habitats•Participate in cleaning of public areas in and around exhibits, aquariums, tanks, and enclosures. •Assist in preparing animal diets or other food supplements. May assist in both requisition and record keeping of food and other supplies•Observe the animals and report promptly on any indication of illness or problems with environmental parameters or life support•Participate in the transfer of animals from one aquarium, cage, pen, zoo, etc. to another.•Aid, help and inform the public regarding the facility, its animals and exhibits.Qualification RequirementsQUALIFICATIONS•College level studies in biology or a related field. A Bachelor degree preferred. •At least 1 years' experience in a zoo/aquarium or other relevant animal care environment•Must have a current, valid driver's license•Scuba Certification preferred•Must successfully pass a background checkEOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled#LI-DNI