Animal Care Specialist

Conservation Maven; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

Edisto Beach State Park in Edisto Island, South Carolina, is seeking an Animal Care Specialist for a temporary position. You will maintain the well-being, feeding, and care of collection animals, manage enclosures, and assist with daily park operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in biology or related field or equivalent experience; knowledge of saltwater aquariums and animal husbandry is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience or knowledge of saltwater aquariums and animal husbandry preferred.
• Ability to lift, walk on uneven terrain, and work outdoors in variable weather.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and insure the well-being, feeding and care of collection animals and daily care of enclosures.
• Clean and sanitize quarantine areas around holding tanks and animal equipment.
• Maintain records of all animals in care and prepare animal diets or other food substances.
• Assist in requisition and record-keeping of food and supplies.
• Support other facility maintenance tasks including classroom, conference room, exhibit hall, restrooms and surrounding areas.
• Assist the Interpreter at the Environmental Learning Center and provide park administrative support as needed.
• Maintain a safe work environment and provide excellent customer service to park visitors.
• Interpret the cultural and natural resources of the State Park Service to visitors.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Job description

### Animal Care SpecialistSave JobEdisto Beach State ParkEdisto Island,South Carolina| | || --- | --- || Job Type | Temporary || Salary | $12 per hour || Benefits | Health, vision, and dental insurance available. || Deadline | Oct 23, 2026 || Min. Experience | 0 - 1 year |**Main job duties include:** Maintain and insure the well-being, feeding and care of collection animals, along with the daily care and operation of their enclosures. Participate in the cleaning and sanitizing of the quarantine areas in and around holding tanks, and all animal equipment. Maintain records of all animals in his/her care. Prepare animal diets or other food substances. May assist in both requisition and record keeping of food and other supplies. Other duties: General maintenance of the facility includes the classroom, conference room, exhibit hall, restroom and surrounding areas. Assist the Interpreter at the Environmental Learning Center in all capacities including but not limited to park administrative duties. Maintaining customer service for all park visitors. Assist with programs for all ages as needed. Maintains a safe work environment. Interprets the cultural and natural resources of the State Park Service to park visitors. **MINIMUM AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:** Bachelor's degree in biology or a closely related field, and/or equivalent experience. **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:** Prior knowledge of saltwater aquariums and animal husbandry. Comfortable with handling reptiles. Position requires medium to heavy lifting, walking and standing on uneven terrain, crawling and working at heights. Exposure to weather conditions, cleaning agents and other materials used in maintaining park facilities and grounds. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Must possess or be able to obtain a valid South Carolina Driver's License. **ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:** Optional housing provided in shared barracks, no pets. The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.How To ApplyEmail cover letter and resume to Samantha Foreman at [e-mail]