Rainforest Staff

Moody Gardens, Inc. • Galveston, TX

1d • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Full Time position for Rainforest Staff in Galveston, TX. The role involves professional animal care, facility maintenance, and communication with staff, volunteers, and guests. The position requires a strong desire to work with animals and provide them with the best care available, along with good observation skills and the ability to work politely, patiently, and professionally with others. The job involves working in various environments, including water, and may require heavy lifting, walking, bending, crawling, and occasional outdoor work in diverse weather conditions. Availability for overtime is also necessary.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in the handling and care of animals preferred.
• Must be organized, self-motivated, with a desire to see projects through to completion.
• Must be able to swim and, if required in work area, be willing to obtain dive certification.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must have a strong desire to work with animals and provide them with the best care available.
• Must have good observation skills.
• Must work with other employees, volunteers and the public in a polite, patient and professional manner.
• Must be willing to work any day of the week, including weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the handling and care of animals

Responsibilities

• Perform daily routines as scheduled.
• Maintain appropriate animal records.
• Assist with animal treatments as directed.
• Assist with animal movements as directed.
• Participate in various public presentations, with or without animals.
• Communicate problems with animals and exhibits to Senior Biologist/Curators.
• Follow Moody Gardens call out procedures as well as communicating with the team when you are unable to come to work.
• Observe and maintain assigned areas.
• Report supply needs to Senior Biologist / Curators.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED