Ambassador Animal Specialist - PT

Zoological Society • Pittsburgh, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Ambassador Animal Specialists are responsible for the implementation of animal ambassador care for the animals housed within the Conservation Education department. This includes husbandry, training, and care of the animals, as well as delivering educational animal presentations, programs, and guest experiences that further the Zoo’s mission.

Requirements

• B.S. or B.A. degree in Zoology, Biology, Education or a related experience engaging with and caring for animals in a zoological park or other informal setting.
• Strong organizational and time management skills are required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer software programs.
• Presentation skills.
• Attention to detail are required.
• Act 33 and 34 Clearances and FBI clearances are required.
• A valid PA driver’s license.
• Manual dexterity to operate office machinery such as personal computer, telephone, projector and AV equipment, copier, etc.
• Work may be performed within the park in all weather conditions.
• Position may be physically demanding and requires sitting, standing, bending, walking, pushing, and lifting up to 50lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge in the fields of conservation, ecology, and zoology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Focuses heavily on husbandry, training and presenting the education animal ambassadors, including a variety of taxa including invertebrates, reptiles, amphibians, birds and mammals.
• Assists in record keeping for the education animal ambassador collection, including daily reports, enrichment calendars, animal welfare monitoring, and animal handling data.
• Facilitates conservation education programs and presentations both within the Zoo setting and outside of the Zoo setting, including outreaches, Wild Encounters, rentals, birthday parties, and seasonal animal presentations and shows.
• Assist with light maintenance and repair of animal habitats as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level