Duties & Responsibilities. . Works safely in proximity to all taxa, which includes being near mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates, without touching, feeding, engaging, or entering enclosures. . . Participates in procedures designed to meet the nutritional needs of exotic animals. . This. includes. preparing diets according to specifications, checking foodstuffs for spoilage. Assists in efficient operation of commissary d...
The seasonal Box Turtle Field Technician assists with targeted inventory, research, and management programs to conserve the regionally rare eastern box turtle (. Terrapene c. carolina. Endangered in NH and Special Concern in MA) and assists with outreach to landowners and volunteers. Field Technicians assist ZNE Field Biologists and other staff with ZNE’s local rare species conservation projects. The Box Turtle Field Technician will specifically...
Responsible for all aspects of raising support from foundations, corporate foundations, and government sources. Responsible for securing grant support for unrestricted funding and restricted program support. Establish long-term partnerships and strengthen existing relationships within the corporate and foundation sectors. Advance Zoo New England’s interests by researching and identifying sources of support, proactively seeking opportunities to ge...
Job Description. Job Description. Salary : $19.00 / hour. The landscaper works with horticulture department staff in executing all landscape projects pertaining to ongoing grounds maintenance, upkeep, and upgrades. This includes turf management, fall leaf clean up, snow removal, vegetation management for exhibits, distribution of landscape materials such as soil and mulch, tree care, and storm water management. Duties & Responsibilities. Particip...
Job Description. Job Description. Salary : $19.00. The Zoo New England Horticulture Department is looking for seasonal landscapers for 2024. Those who love the outdoors, are not afraid to get dirty, and enjoy beautifying spaces are strongly encouraged to apply. This position is temporary and not to exceed six months. Spend your summer working amongst plants, animals, and the public. Duties & Responsibilities. Participates in the installation and ...
Job Description. Job Description. Salary: $19.20/hour. Field Technicians assist ZNE Field Biologists and other staff with ZNE’s local rare species conservation projects. The Wood Turtle Field Technician will specifically assist with setting and checking turtle traps, conducting standardized visual surveys, radiotracking, searching for nesting turtles, and setting and checking camera traps. The technician will also keep careful notes, regularly in...
The Seasonal Educator is responsible for presenting mission-driven educational information to visitors at the Zoo’s exhibits, events, programs, tours, and interpretive centers. They also assist with animal encounters for summer programs and events. Duties & Responsibilities. Facilitate conversations and brief presentations for guests to help them learn about Zoo New England's animals, conservation efforts, and mission, and about how guests can he...
Responsible for the daily care and continuous improvement of welfare of an assigned group of captive animals, while contributing to conservation, education, science, and customer service. Duties & Responsibilities. . . Participates in the care of the collection, which may include mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates. . Responsible for the cleaning exhibits and adjacent public areas of manure, unconsumed food, litter, poiso...
Oversees, and assists as needed, the daily operations of the Park Services department in performance of the cleaning, care, upkeep, and beautification of buildings, grounds and facilities. Supervises the Park Services crew in the performance of these duties to ensure a safe, clean and secure environment for staff and guests. Ensures that Custodial staff follow all “green” and sustainable practices in support of ZNE’s mission and strategic goals....
The seasonal Diamond-backed Terrapin Field Technician assists with targeted inventory, research, and management programs to conserve the state-threatened Diamond-backed Terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin) and assists with outreach to landowners and terrapin survey volunteers. The Seasonal Diamond-backed Terrapin Biologist works as part of a Buzzards Bay Terrapin Conservation Field Team composed of personnel form both Zoo New England and MassWildlife. ...
. Supervise and leads all aspects of animal husbandry and exhibitry in the assigned area, ensuring that. shifting, feeding, securing, setting up and cleaning exhibits and adjacent public areas, are completed timely and safely, meeting. or exceeding AZA and USDA standards. . Liaise between upper management, area staff, and other zoo professionals (e.g. registrar, training and wellbeing advisors, coordinator) to ensure succe...
Reporting to the Senior Director of Guest Operations, the Systems Administrator is responsible for oversite and support of end-user training for all POS systems and applications. This position will ensure these systems are used efficiently, effectively and securely to fulfil Zoo New England’s objectives. The position’s primary role will include administering and troubleshooting applications, training staff, creating standard operating procedures,...