Job Posting ID# 65544
Employer Information
Name:
Cayuga Nature Center - PRI
Address Line 1:
1420 Taughannock Blvd.
Address Line 2:
City:
Ithaca
State:
NY
Postal Code:
14850
Contact Information
Contact Name:
Robert Katz
Contact Title:
Telephone Number:
607-273-6260
Telephone Extension:
Email:
katz@priweb.org
Job Specifics
Term:
Summer
Worksite:
1420 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca, NY 14850
- Accessible via TCAT Route 22, Summer only
- Accessible via TCAT Route 22, Summer only
Region:
Ithaca/Tompkins County
Title:
Animal Care Assistant
Job Classification Level:
Level I
Employer Type:
Community Work Study Program Employer
Supervisor:
Shyia Magan
Job Description:
Paleontological Research Institution, a nonprofit organization, and its Cayuga Nature
Center is seeking an Animal Care Assistant to work in the Live Animal Department.
The Cayuga Nature Center has a collection of over 60 animal ambassadors of 36
species, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates. These
animal ambassadors help educate the public about the natural world through
up-close experiences. The Animal Care Assistant would assist Animal Care Staff with
the care of these animal ambassadors and have the opportunity to complete a
research project which would directly impact the quality of life and care of these
animals. Additional opportunities include presenting educational programs to the
public or school groups, contributing to an online exhibit, and creating social media
content.
General Responsibilities:
- Assist with daily care of live animal collection of 36 species including feeding,
cleaning, making enrichment, or other husbandry tasks.
- Research and complete a special project such as training animals, working on
online exhibits, or creating new educational programs/events.
- Present animal education programs to summer campers and the public.
- Complete tasks as assigned that directly benefit the Animal Dept. Such as:
picking ripe vegetables from the garden to feed to the animals, collecting
natural substrate for the animals, etc.
Additional Opportunities:
- Contribute to an online animal exhibit such as videos, activities, or writing
content.
- Produce social media content about the live animal collection
- Create fundraising campaign for animal department
Training to complete these tasks in a safe & effective manner will be provided with
this position.
Center is seeking an Animal Care Assistant to work in the Live Animal Department.
The Cayuga Nature Center has a collection of over 60 animal ambassadors of 36
species, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates. These
animal ambassadors help educate the public about the natural world through
up-close experiences. The Animal Care Assistant would assist Animal Care Staff with
the care of these animal ambassadors and have the opportunity to complete a
research project which would directly impact the quality of life and care of these
animals. Additional opportunities include presenting educational programs to the
public or school groups, contributing to an online exhibit, and creating social media
content.
General Responsibilities:
- Assist with daily care of live animal collection of 36 species including feeding,
cleaning, making enrichment, or other husbandry tasks.
- Research and complete a special project such as training animals, working on
online exhibits, or creating new educational programs/events.
- Present animal education programs to summer campers and the public.
- Complete tasks as assigned that directly benefit the Animal Dept. Such as:
picking ripe vegetables from the garden to feed to the animals, collecting
natural substrate for the animals, etc.
Additional Opportunities:
- Contribute to an online animal exhibit such as videos, activities, or writing
content.
- Produce social media content about the live animal collection
- Create fundraising campaign for animal department
Training to complete these tasks in a safe & effective manner will be provided with
this position.
Required Qualifications/Skills/Experience:
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with animals
- A major in a biology or education related field
- Excellent communication skills, especially when working with the general
public
- Detail oriented
Necessary Skills:
- Can lift 50 lbs
- Can spend most of work day standing up
- Experience working with animals
- A major in a biology or education related field
- Excellent communication skills, especially when working with the general
public
- Detail oriented
Necessary Skills:
- Can lift 50 lbs
- Can spend most of work day standing up
Work Schedule:
Summer Semester (available to continue to Fall and Spring)
Part-Time (20-30 hours/week)
Exact schedule to be determined
Part-Time (20-30 hours/week)
Exact schedule to be determined
Weekly Hours:
20-30
FWS Required:
Yes
Number of Positions Available:
1
How to Apply:
Send resume and letter of interest to Robert Katz at katz@priweb.org.
Paid:
No
Wage:
15.50
Employment Start Date:
06/05/2023
Employment End Date:
08/07/2023
Career Field Information
Career Field:
Animal Health/Sciences
Career Field:
Education
Career Field:
All Majors - opportunities open to everyone