Animal Care & Education Team Member

Don Harrington Discovery Center; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Don Harrington Discovery Center seeks an Animal Care Team Member to join the Animal Team and provide exceptional care for animals across WBNC and DHDC. You will handle feedings, enrichment, and daily upkeep of diverse species, including aquaria and aviaries, while maintaining safety and compliance with care plans.

You will work in a fast-paced, public-facing environment, collaborating with the Animal Curator and Education Director to develop engaging programming and school group activities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and previous professional experience with animals and animal care required.
• Knowledge of aviaries and saltwater aquariums preferred.
• Ability to work flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care to animals and assist with enrichment activities.
• Maintain cleanliness of animal care lab and enclosures.
• Communicate needs and status of animals with the Animal Curator and Education Director.
• Follow animal care plans and feeding schedules as directed.
• Assist with education programming and public presentations.
• Care for and observe wildlife, reporting issues to staff.

Job description

Don Harrington Discovery Center seeks an Animal Care Team Member to join the Animal Team and provide exceptional care for animals across WBNC and DHDC. You will handle feedings, enrichment, and daily upkeep of diverse species, including aquaria and aviaries, while maintaining safety and compliance with care plans.

You will work in a fast-paced, public-facing environment, collaborating with the Animal Curator and Education Director to develop engaging programming and school group activities.