Avian Care & Diet Prep Assistant

Wildlife Conservation Society; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is seeking a World of Birds Kitchen Assistant at the Bronx Zoo. This seasonal, non-exempt role involves hands-on care for a variety of birds, with a typical schedule of 8am–5pm and a maximum of 40 hours per week.

Salary is $17.00/hr; location is the Bronx Zoo. The position emphasizes avian husbandry, diet preparation, and assisting keepers while engaging with Zoo staff and visitors in a professional manner.

Qualifications

• Interest in avian care.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and public.
• Ability to work in a team or individually.
• Ability to access animal areas and perform physical work, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all staff levels.

Responsibilities

• Assist the keeper and supervisory staff.
• Diet preparation.
• Maintain and clean animal exhibits and holding areas.
• Interact with the public and Zoo staff professionally.

Skills

Avian care

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Two-way communication

Job description

Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is seeking a World of Birds Kitchen Assistant at the Bronx Zoo. This seasonal, non-exempt role involves hands-on care for a variety of birds, with a typical schedule of 8am–5pm and a maximum of 40 hours per week.

Salary is $17.00/hr; location is the Bronx Zoo. The position emphasizes avian husbandry, diet preparation, and assisting keepers while engaging with Zoo staff and visitors in a professional manner.