Part-Time Coastal Ecology & Live Exhibits Assistant

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

This is a 19 hour/week position at 4-H Tidelands, a Georgia 4-H program facility located on Jekyll Island, GA. Primary responsibilities include assisting with the upkeep of live exhibit collection including reptiles/marine aquaria and educating the general public in live coastal species exhibit gallery.

Live exhibit upkeep includes; feeding and carrying out daily/weekly/monthly exhibit cleaning/maintenance schedules, and maintaining care records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist with animal care & husbandry of live coastal species exhibits- includes care for reptiles, fresh water, and marine aquaria- duties include; feeding and regularly scheduled maintenance of life support systems.
• Leading environmental education programs for school groups, home schools, scouts, summer day programs, nature walks, canoeing, and potentially guided kayak tours, as well as working with the general public in live coastal species exhibit areas.
• Assist with projects to enhance 4-H Tidelands program facility and projects. May include: creating interpretive exhibit materials/signage, exhibit enhancement, facility/grounds maintenance, aquaria repair, kayak repair, etc.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

This is a 19 hour/week position at 4-H Tidelands, a Georgia 4-H program facility located on Jekyll Island, GA. Primary responsibilities include assisting with the upkeep of live exhibit collection including reptiles/marine aquaria and educating the general public in live coastal species exhibit gallery.

Live exhibit upkeep includes; feeding and carrying out daily/weekly/monthly exhibit cleaning/maintenance schedules, and maintaining care records.