Conservation Head-Starting Technician

Toledo Zoo • Toledo, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Toledo Zoo & Aquarium's Conservation Department is seeking two part-time Head-Starting Technicians. These technicians will be responsible for the daily care and husbandry of the Lake Sturgeon restoration initiative and will also support the Blanding’s Turtle and Copperbelly Watersnake head-starting programs. This role reports to the Director of Vertebrate Conservation and requires a minimum of 24 hours of work per week, with potential for weekend and holiday work. Housing is not provided.

Requirements

• Must be 18+ years of age.
• Willingness and ability to work varying hours.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
• Dedication to accurate and thorough data collection.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude.
• Respectful and professional in interactions with other team members, partners, and the public.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• Prior experience working with captive turtles, snakes, or fish.
• Previous work with teenage volunteers or community outreach.

Responsibilities

• Daily feeding, cleaning, and care of the captive conservation collection.
• Collecting accurate data, including weights, measurements, and feedings.
• Attention to detail, especially pertaining to the head-started animals.
• Weekly collection updates to supervisor.
• Training and supervising teenage volunteers or staff.
• Additional Zoo-related tasks as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed