Seasonal Wildlife Education & Animal Care Assistant

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); Sur place; USD 16 531 - 22 041; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The University of Georgia is seeking a Seasonal Animal Care and Environmental Education Assistant for the Mary Kahrs Warnell Forest Education Center in Guyton, GA. This 0.25 FTE, summer position involves caring for live reptiles and amphibians and leading Environmental education programs for K-12 students.

Responsibilities include facility upkeep, trails, and clerical tasks, with occasional light lifting. A 2-year degree or professional certificate is preferred, and experience with educational

Qualifications

• Technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate.
• Ability to work with live teaching animals (reptiles and amphibians).
• Ability to perform cleaning duties (sweeping, mopping, window washing, dusting, restroom upkeep).
• Ability to communicate effectively with youth and adults and have a willingness to learn educational content.

Responsabilités

• Animal care husbandry and maintenance for residential education reptiles and amphibians. (50% of time)
• Independently lead educational programs, including live animal educational programs, related to forestry and natural resources for grade levels K-12 and other community outreach programs. (30% of time)
• General support of overall center operations including upkeep of educational center and trails, educational materials, and projects as needed. (20% of time)
• General cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, window washing, dusting, and restroom upkeep.
• Perform light to moderate outdoor activities such as trail clearing and occasional light lifting up to 30 lbs.

Connaissances

Animal care

Independent work

Communication

Cleaning duties

Formation

2-year degree or professional certificate

Description du poste

The University of Georgia is seeking a Seasonal Animal Care and Environmental Education Assistant for the Mary Kahrs Warnell Forest Education Center in Guyton, GA. This 0.25 FTE, summer position involves caring for live reptiles and amphibians and leading Environmental education programs for K-12 students.

Responsibilities include facility upkeep, trails, and clerical tasks, with occasional light lifting. A 2-year degree or professional certificate is preferred, and experience with educational