Wildlife Conservation Society - Central Park, WA

posted 3 days ago

Central Park, WA
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world's premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. We run field programs spanning 60 countries and the entire ocean. We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our more than 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and provide leadership in assigned section of zoo, taking responsibility for daily animal care activities of keepers, trainees or interns as assigned.
  • Perform and supervise safe, proper and humane care of assigned animals according to established protocols or under the direction of the supervisory/curatorial staff.
  • Prepare and supervise animal diets according to established protocols or under the direction of the supervisory/curatorial staff.
  • Perform and supervise safe and proper maintenance of assigned animal exhibits, holding facilities and associated service areas according to established protocols or under the direction of the supervisory/curatorial staff.
  • Assist curatorial/supervisory staff in developing safe, proper and humane protocols for the management and maintenance of the animal collection, exhibits, holding facilities and associated service areas.
  • May provide guidance and on the job training to other employees.
  • Participate in the modification and enhancement of animal exhibits under the direction of supervisory/curatorial staff.
  • Inspect animal exhibits, holding facilities and associated service areas to ensure that they are clean, well lit, properly ventilated, properly heated or cooled, and that all mechanical systems are operating properly.
  • Observe assigned animals for any changes in activity pattern, social behavior, feeding behavior and food preference, any abnormal behavior or evidence of injury and illness.
  • Carry out the curator and veterinarian's instructions for the care of sick and injured animals.
  • Submit a daily report to supervisory/curatorial staff which summarizes events/changes in the animal collection and staff activities within assigned work areas.
  • Participate in CPZ animal behavior programs to facilitate animal management and to enhance and enrich the daily lives of the animals in our care.
  • Aid the general public and provide information concerning the Central Park Zoo, guest services, exhibits and the animal collection.
  • Enforce the Central Park Zoo's guest rules and regulations.
  • Perform other related tasks and duties at the instruction of the supervisory/curatorial staff.
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