Keauhou Bird Conservation Center Avian Recovery Specialist

Aza • San Diego, CA

357d • $25

About The Position

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring a passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives. Empowering people from around the globe to support our mission to conserve wildlife through innovation and partnerships, we support cutting-edge conservation, and bring the stories of our work back to our two world-famous front doors - the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park - giving millions of guests, in person and virtually, the opportunity to experience conservation in action. The deep and extensive knowledge gained from more than a century of experience in wildlife care, health, veterinary services, nutrition and conservation makes us invaluable in the global effort to save species. Our team members play a crucial role in driving our conservation efforts forward and bringing us closer to a world where all life thrives.

Requirements

• Experience with environmental conservation or education is preferred.
• Prior animal care experience is a plus.
• Some college preferred.
• Education, training, and/or 1 year experience which would clearly demonstrate the essential functions, knowledge and skills outlined required.
• Basic understanding of animal husbandry, care, and welfare needs required.
• Basic Understanding of Avian behavior; Avian biology and anatomy; zoology preferred.
• Basic Understanding of Care, feeding, and housing of exotic animal preferred.
• Basic Understanding of Safety practices for working with wild avian species preferred.
• Basic Understanding of Monitoring avian behavior and appearance.
• Ability to use common computer programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, or other email systems) and Internet required.
• Ability to learn computer-based record-keeping systems (ZIMS, Survey 123, and others) preferred.
• Ability to learn and perform data and sample gathering techniques required.
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment and motivate others required.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently required.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize work needed during specific timeframes required.
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with others required.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with others required.
• Ability to understand and follow directions effectively required.
• Must adhere to the organization's policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ability to accept responsibility and be accountable required.
• Ability to make decisions that support the goals of the organization required.
• Ability to foster a positive work environment that promotes trust and integrity required.
• Demonstrated ability to share key information with others involved in a project or effort, work in harmony to accomplish objectives, respond with enthusiasm to directives, and show support for departmental and organizational decisions required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and provides proper husbandry including but not limited to food, water, housing, enrichment materials and structures to promote breeding activity and a thriving environment for assigned animals; evaluates needs of avian species under care and adjusts activities to fit the needs of the animals.
• Prepares and provides proper food and water for animals under care; unloads, and stores food for animals in proper environment.
• Cleans and maintains enclosures, and other areas as assigned according to center standards.
• Observes assigned animals.
• Maintains appropriate health and behavior records on assigned animals, record(s) data using spreadsheets and database systems.
• Performs minor or routine maintenance on enclosures.
• Assists medical staff in treating assigned animals as well as runs diagnostic testing, administers medications and treatments to assigned animals as directed by vet staff.

Benefits

• Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Family Passes
• Complimentary Tickets
• Local and In-House Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees