Part-Time Wildlife Program Assistant: Hands-On Training

Penn State University; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University’s Wildlife Program is seeking entry-level Wildlife Program Assistants to support the Klingsberg Aviary and Litzinger Herpetarium at Shaver's Creek. You will help with diet, husbandry, enrichment, water testing, and record-keeping while learning from full-time staff.

You'll be trained on the job, gain hands-on experience with wildlife care and conservation, and receive guidance and career development support as you grow into higher responsibilities.

Qualifications

• No experience required; assistants will be trained in all aspects of the position.
• Assists with animal care, enrichment, and daily tasks under supervision.
• Develops skills in wildlife care and conservation with support from full-time staff.

Responsibilities

• Support and ensure completion of daily tasks within the Aviary and Herpetarium.
• Support students in completion of daily tasks of Wildlife Career Development Program.
• Develop new skills in wildlife care and conservation under support of full-time staff.

Skills

Effective knowledge

Accountability and self management

Teamwork and leadership

Communication

Innovation and problem solving

Job description

Penn State University’s Wildlife Program is seeking entry-level Wildlife Program Assistants to support the Klingsberg Aviary and Litzinger Herpetarium at Shaver's Creek. You will help with diet, husbandry, enrichment, water testing, and record-keeping while learning from full-time staff.

You'll be trained on the job, gain hands-on experience with wildlife care and conservation, and receive guidance and career development support as you grow into higher responsibilities.