Seasonal Wildlife Admissions Associate (Part-Time)
About The Position
San Diego Humane Society is hiring Part-Time Seasonal Wildlife Admissions Associates for our San Diego Project Wildlife Team! In this role, you’ll be responsible for managing the admissions process of injured and orphaned wildlife at the in the Pilar and Chuck Bahde Wildlife Center. You’ll also monitor the wildlife database and assist with transportation and basic husbandry. This role delivers service at the gold standard level in alignment with the SDHS Way, to meet the needs of animals and the people who love them by leading with compassion, finding creative solutions, providing personalized care and building connections.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be approved by SDHS insurance carrier to drive a company or personal vehicle for work purposes.
- In accordance with CDC and ACIP guidelines, must be willing to follow appropriate rabies pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) vaccine and titer check recommendations.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced learning certificate(s) or degree in related field preferred.
- Prior experience working with animals in a shelter, kennel, vet clinic, wildlife rehabilitation center or volunteer environment is preferred.
- Bilingual skills a plus; bilingual-Spanish preferred.
- A general knowledge of rehabilitation, conservation and federal/state wildlife laws preferred.
Responsibilities
- Answers all guest inquiries via phone, online and/or in person at the Wildlife Center.
- Responds to intakes coming to the front door throughout the day, ensuring regulations and protocols are followed.
- Safely handles and identifies injured and orphaned wild animals upon intake; safely transfers and delivers to a wildlife technician for exam and treatment
- Ensures the correct medical intake information is recorded, assists public with completing intake forms and educates as needed.
- Assists with maintenance, cleanliness and supervision of the Wildlife Food Prep Kitchen and with the Daily Food Prep Routines as needed
- Assists supervisor with maintaining facility through daily sweeping, mopping and wiping of counters/equipment and general facilities cleanliness.
- Maintains front of house appearance for public-facing areas.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- paid time-off (including your Birthday Day Off!)
- Comprehensive benefits package
- training and well-being programs
- 403(b) retirement plan with 5% match after 1 year
- Free pet adoptions, pet vaccines and spay/neuter services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
