Raptor Care Assistant

National Audubon Society•Maitland, FL

38d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact, dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Birds are powerful indicators of our planet’s health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action. Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere, driven by the understanding that what is good for birds is good for the planet. Through a collaborative, bipartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes. With 800 staff and over 1.9 million supporters, Audubon is a dynamic and ever-growing force committed to ensuring a better planet for both birds and people for generations to come. Position Summary : The Raptor Rehabilitation Assistant position is designed to assist Center staff in all areas of bird care. This individual will participate in the day-to-day operations of the raptor clinic, rehabilitation and/or husbandry of the Center’s resident raptors and provide support to the Raptor Trauma Clinic . They will be expected to maintain good communications within other departments of the Center, Audubon staff and volunteers in addition to the general public to actively help promote the Center’s programs and mission of caring for Florida’s raptors. This is a seasonal, full–time (40 hr/wk) on-site position (6 months) starting in February to provide support during baby bird season at Audubon Center for Birds of Prey. Cover letters are required or applications will be considered incomplete. Length of Assignment: (26 weeks) Hours: 40 hrs/week Location: This role is on-site at Audubon Center for Birds of Prey Compensation: $19.00 / hour

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Basic animal clinical and husbandry experience required; raptor experience preferred.
Must be able to work outside in the natural Florida environment for up to 5-6 hours daily.
Must be able to lift up to 50+ pounds.
Individual must be flexible and willing to prioritize projects as directed from supervisor.
Individual must be able to communicate with diverse groups and individuals including staff, volunteers, veterinarians, donors and the general public as it relates to conservation and Center operations.
Individual must have good written and verbal skills, organizational skills, be a team player and have the ability to work with limited resources.
Valid Florida Driver's License and reliable transportation required.
Weekend hours will be required, some evening work or emergency response may also be required.
Respect of wildlife and Florida environment.
Commitment to Audubon’s mission and programs.
Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.

Nice To Haves

Basic animal clinical and husbandry experience required; raptor experience preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide daily husbandry of the resident raptors including cleaning and feeding.
Assist with the husbandry of raptors under rehabilitation as well as assist in the coordination of their releases.
Assist in the care of orphaned baby raptors and returning uninjured babies to their nests and/or fostering into a new nest.
Assist clinic staff with medical examinations, daily medical treatments, tracking bird progression in Raptor Med, and cleaning and feeding.
Assist in the training of volunteers.
Maintain and update patient records including admission records, medical and food charts, bird release location maps, daily logbooks, monthly reports, project lists, etc.
Participate in Audubon activities, fundraising and special events as necessary.
Assist in maintenance projects as it relates to bird care, equipment and aviaries.
Answer phones, assist with rescues and/or releases when needed, provide information to general public and other duties as assigned.
Maintains and fosters culture of safety.