Part-Time Wildlife Conservation Programs Assistant

Palo Alto Networks; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 1,135,000 - 1,617,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical stipend

Sick Leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

The City of Palo Alto's Community Services Department seeks a part-time Zoological Conservation Technician to assist with planning and implementing its wildlife conservation program at the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo.

The ideal applicant has a biology or wildlife conservation degree (or is pursuing one), is highly organized, and has fluent oral and written communication skills. This SEIU hourly role offers limited benefits and an 8-hour weekly schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, wildlife conservation, or a related field, or currently pursuing one.
• Highly organized with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Familiar with scientific publications and wildlife conservation techniques.
• Able to work well alone and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development, documentation and launch of wildlife conservation programs.
• Take meeting minutes, draft emails, make/receive calls, research literature.
• Summarize scientific papers, organize documents and schedule meetings.
• Represent the City in communications with partners about grants, programs and partnerships.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Biology degree

Wildlife conservation degree

Working toward degree

Job description

The City of Palo Alto's Community Services Department seeks a part-time Zoological Conservation Technician to assist with planning and implementing its wildlife conservation program at the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo.

The ideal applicant has a biology or wildlife conservation degree (or is pursuing one), is highly organized, and has fluent oral and written communication skills. This SEIU hourly role offers limited benefits and an 8-hour weekly schedule.