Avian Care Specialist: Conservation & Public Outreach

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center; Glen Rose (TX); Sur place; USD 19 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center invites applications for an Animal Care Specialist Avian. This role focuses on daily care of two crane species and Attwater’s Prairie Chicken, supporting APC Recovery and public engagement through outreach and publications.

Essential duties include care of avian collection, reporting, and collaboration with the Animal Health and Marketing teams. Requires flexibility, weekend work, and ability to lift 50 pounds; BPA-friendly environment.

Qualifications

• University degree in Biology, Zoology, or related field or 2 years avian collection experience.
• Interest in captive breeding/release programs.
• Understanding of galliformes biology and other birds.
• Experience in hand raising birds.
• Public speaking experience.
• Familiarity with Excel and Word; APC Database training planned.

Responsabilités

• Provide daily care and maintenance of the avian collection.
• Relief coverage for the Texas horned lizard collection.
• Maintain facilities with cleaning and light maintenance.
• Assist the Animal Care Department with procedures as needed.
• Attend Attwater’s Recovery Team meetings with supervisor approval.
• Assist the Avian Curator with reports and records.
• Assist Animal Health with daily treatments as needed.
• Supervise avian interns and provide training.

Connaissances

Public speaking

Teamwork

Formation

University Degree in Biology, Zoology, or related field

2 years experience in avian collection

Outils

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

APC Database

Description du poste

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center invites applications for an Animal Care Specialist Avian. This role focuses on daily care of two crane species and Attwater’s Prairie Chicken, supporting APC Recovery and public engagement through outreach and publications.

Essential duties include care of avian collection, reporting, and collaboration with the Animal Health and Marketing teams. Requires flexibility, weekend work, and ability to lift 50 pounds; BPA-friendly environment.