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Job Description
Department: Herpetology
Title: Live Food Propagation Assistant
Employment Type: Part-Time
Status: Non-Exempt
Grade Level: Hourly
Pay Range: $18.00 per hour
Reports To: Curator, Collections Manager, Senior Keeper, Wild Animal Keepers
Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Hours: 8:00-5:00
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.
Position Summary
The Live Food Assistant will assist keepers with the daily tasks associated with the care of the reptile collection in the Reptile House. This position is primarily focused on maintaining the various insect cultures, fish, and rodent colony for the department.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Title: Live Food Propagation Assistant
Employment Type: Part-Time
Status: Non-Exempt
Grade Level: Hourly
Pay Range: $18.00 per hour
Reports To: Curator, Collections Manager, Senior Keeper, Wild Animal Keepers
Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Hours: 8:00-5:00
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.
Position Summary
The Live Food Assistant will assist keepers with the daily tasks associated with the care of the reptile collection in the Reptile House. This position is primarily focused on maintaining the various insect cultures, fish, and rodent colony for the department.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Live food propagation
- Assist in the preparation and distribution of animal diets
- Assist in cleaning of animal enclosures, including washing dishes, etc.
- Assist in the maintenance of the Reptile Housework areas