Sea Turtle Rehab Technician – Hands-On Care & LSS Lead

Sowela; Georgia; On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision

Dental

Life Insurance

AD&D

Critical Illness

Disability

FSA

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Parking pass

Amenity pass

GSEPS retirement with 401k

Job summary

Jekyll Island Authority’s Georgia Sea Turtle Center is seeking a Rehabilitation Technician I or II. The role supports daily animal husbandry, life support systems, and medical care for GSTC residents. You will train staff, interns, and volunteers, maintain records, and participate in outreach.

This full-time, on-site position requires flexible hours, weekends, and on-call duties. Background checks and a valid driver’s license are required; a Life Support Operator certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in zoology, biology, animal science, animal health, or related field with 3 years of exotic animal experience (II).
• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years exotic animal experience and 1 year husbandry (I).
• High school diploma plus 5 years related experience with 3 years husbandry experience (II).
• Foundational knowledge of Life Support Systems design, installation, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Participates in daily animal husbandry and clinical care for all GSTC animals.
• Feeding, medicating, and maintaining quarantine protocols.
• Maintain life support systems and water quality; troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Driver's license

Age 18+

Background check

Education

Bachelor’s degree in zoology/biology/animal science/related

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Certified AALSO Life Support Operator

Job description

Jekyll Island Authority’s Georgia Sea Turtle Center is seeking a Rehabilitation Technician I or II. The role supports daily animal husbandry, life support systems, and medical care for GSTC residents. You will train staff, interns, and volunteers, maintain records, and participate in outreach.

This full-time, on-site position requires flexible hours, weekends, and on-call duties. Background checks and a valid driver’s license are required; a Life Support Operator certification is preferred.