Student - NH Audubon Animal Care Specialist (Work-Study Only)
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Our mission to transform lives is made possible by talented people who bring diverse industry experience, backgrounds and skills to the university. And today, we're ready to expand our reach. All we need is you.
The opportunity
Southern New Hampshire University is seeking a student employee to fill the role of Animal Care Specialist for our partner organization New Hampshire Audubon. Under direct supervision of the Animal Programs Curator, perform animal care duties for the animal ambassador collection at NH Audubon’s Massabesic Center. Support environmental education efforts to enhance visitor experiences while promoting our mission to protect New Hampshire’s environment for wildlife and for people.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform all aspects of animal husbandry, including but not limited to cleaning enclosures, preparing diet and feeding animals, providing behavioral and environmental enrichment devices, handling animals, observing behavior, monitoring animal health, keeping records, and participating in animal training for husbandry purposes.
- Interact with and answer questions for visitors, including school groups and the general public, in a professional and friendly manner to generate excitement for the natural world via hands-on artifacts and materials in the Nature Lab.
Minimum Qualifications
- Current enrollment in classes as part of a SNHU degree program
- Work study part of financial aid package
- Students with work study may be prioritized
- Reliable transportation
- Some animal husbandry experience preferred.
- Knowledge of caring for reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and/or aquatic tanks preferred. Knowledge of New Hampshire wildlife and environmental concepts preferred.
- Comfort with talking to the general public and working with children required.
- Must have the ability to bend, stoop, and lift up to 25 lbs.
- Will provide training to the right candidate.
Learning Outcomes (NACE Competencies)
Students will gain experience with best practices in animal husbandry related to reptiles, amphibians, aquatic wildlife, and invertebrates. Students will learn environmental education concepts and teaching methods. Students will improve customer service and communication skills and will glean insight into non-profit organization operations.
Work Schedule
Sun-Tues 10am-1pm, Weds-Sat 11am-5pm. This position is designed to be shared between two employees who will work alternate, sometimes overlapping shifts, up to 20 hours per week for each employee.
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Compensation
The hourly pay range for this position is $13.00 - $15.00. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations.