Seasonal Wildlife Care Center Assistant
About The Position
The Wildlife Care Center Seasonal Assistant is responsible for assisting the Wildlife Care Center staff with all aspects of daily operations, including treatment and care of injured and recovering wildlife, supervision and training of volunteers, public outreach, record keeping, and facility maintenance. Applicants should possess excellent team building skills. The Care Center Assistant must be able to juggle a multitude of tasks with professionalism, flexibility, and a sense of humor. This role will work with volunteers, stakeholders, membership groups, resource agencies, and the general public in office and field settings. A passion for wildlife conservation and engaging diverse groups of people are essential elements of this job.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of experience working for or volunteering in a wildlife rehabilitation facility, or comparable experience in other wildlife-related work or study
- Basic wildlife rehabilitation skills including animal handling, feeding, examination, injections, basic wound management, and medication dosing
- Experience working with and/or supervising volunteer efforts, preferably in an animal care setting
- Knowledge of natural history, particularly of the fauna of the Pacific Northwest
- Excellent communication skills, on the phone and in person
- Computer literacy & ability to learn our medical database system and volunteer software
- Experience and enthusiasm for working with diverse communities
- Able to work calmly and efficiently in busy, high-intensity situations
- Strong organizational and time management skills
Responsibilities
- Assists with the rehabilitation of injured and orphaned wildlife, including cleaning, diet preparation, habitat set-up and maintenance, enrichment, baby bird feeding, and medical care
- Provides consultation in person and over the phone on urban wildlife issues
- Assists in the training & supervision of the Wildlife Care Center’s volunteers and interns
- Maintains cleanliness & organization of the facility
- Participates in occasional off-site wildlife pick-up, rescue, and releases
- Coordinates after-hours patient care & completes closing duties nightly
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Ability to attend free or subsidized courses at Bird Alliance of Oregon
- Substantial discount at our Nature Store, including optics
- Opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful forests in Oregon
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
