What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Care and Enrichment Specialist position at W.O.L.F. Sanctuary?
Job purpose
The position provides routine and specialized animal care, including enrichment.
Duties and responsibilities
The primary job duties and responsibilities
Animal Care
o Assists with animal care related to diet, routine health, housing, level of human contact, and enrichment for each animal.
o Reports animal issues to the management, including behavioral changes.
o Provide input, as directed by management, and assist with maintaining animal care records, including incorporation of information provided by volunteers.
o Provide input, as requested by management, and assist with developing animal protocols and enrichment.
o Communicate animal protocols, enrichment, dietary, and other information to other staff, volunteers, and interns, as directed by management.
o Follow habitat entry protocols for animals and ensure volunteers and interns follow them as well.
o Participate in the annual review of the evacuation protocol, as directed by management.
o Participate in evacuation drills with staff and volunteers on an annual basis, as directed by management.
o Participate in the review of staff and volunteer training materials, etc., as directed by management.
- Other Duties
o Performs occasional additional duties as assigned by management on an as needed basis.
o Responds to emergency situations at the direction of the Executive Director and / or the Senior Director of Operations.
o Completes corrective / preventive actions identified in Incident Reports or by other means in a written format and submits to the Executive Director and / or the Senior Director of Operations for review and approval.
o Communicates consistently and regularly with management in the format specified, as requested.
o Demonstrates professional and respectful behavior associated with interactions with management, staff, volunteers, interns, Board members, donors, and visitors.
Qualifications
Working conditions
Performance of duties in an outdoor setting in extreme weather conditions; some indoor office work and computer work.
Physical requirements
Ability to lift 50 lbs., walk in rugged terrain in extreme weather conditions of heat and cold; perform manual labor including facility maintenance in outdoor conditions; walk large animals on leash in outdoor conditions that include extreme cold and heat. Bend, kneel and sit for extended periods of time in outdoor animal enclosures. Sit for several hours per day at an office computer.