Turtle Care Assistant

Wildlife Conservation Society; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is seeking a Turtle Care Assistant at the Bronx Zoo to support keepers and Wildlife Health Center staff with daily turtle/tortoise care. This seasonal, non-exempt role involves assisting with diets, enclosure maintenance, and health checks.

The position offers hourly pay and a schedule from 8:00am to 5:00pm, reporting to the Curator and senior staff. Prior experience with reptiles is preferred, and a high school diploma is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; college coursework in related field preferred.
• Interest in reptiles and amphibians and prior care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and distributing diets for turtles/tortoises.
• Cleaning and preparing animal enclosures at the Bronx Zoo.
• Washing dishes and maintaining clean work areas.
• Assisting with basic turtle/tortoise husbandry (soaking, weighing, health checks).
• Reporting to Curator, Collection Manager, Senior Keepers, WHC staff.

Skills

Interest in reptiles and amphibians

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Description

About Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)

WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world’s premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. We run field programs spanning 60 countries and the entire ocean. We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our more than 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.

Department: Herpetology

Title: Turtle Care Assistant

Employment Type: Seasonal

Status: Non-Exempt

Grade Level: Hourly

Pay Range: $18.00 per hour

Reports To: Curator, Collection Manager, Senior Keepers, Wildlife Health Center Staff

Schedule: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Position Summary

The Turtle Care Assistant will assist keepers and WHC staff with the daily tasks associated with the care of confiscated turtles/tortoises housed at the Bronx Zoo.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and distributing diets
• Cleaning and preparing of animal enclosures
• Washing dishes
• Keeping work areas clean
• Basic turtle/tortoise husbandry (soaking, weighing, health assessments, etc.)

Qualification Requirements

• High School Diploma (College coursework in related field preferred)
• Interest in reptiles and amphibians. Previous experience caring for reptiles and amphibians preferred.

Location

• Bronx Zoo

Equal Employment Opportunity Disclaimer

WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and engaging in a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and looking for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on gender, race/ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, caste, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by laws and regulations/and similar categories. It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon a person’s membership in one of these protected categories in areas such as recruitment, selection, job assignment, supervision, training, promotions, promotions, job grading, transfers, termination, compensation, benefits, educational opportunities, WCS sponsored recreational activities and facilities. The organization complies with the spirit and intent of relevant local laws and WCS’s employment policies. Note that the salary offer will reflect the selected candidate’s individual experiences, skills and qualifications, internal equity, work location and country of work.

Salary Range

$18/hour