What are the responsibilities and job description for the NYA Animal Care Associate - Ocean Wonders position at Wildlife Conservation Society?
Title: Animal Care Associate
Days: 36 hours per week each (4 days/week)
Salary: Range $18-$20/hr
Period: March 1, 2025 until October 31, 2025
Schedule: Must be able to work weekdays as well as Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
Position Summary: The Animal Care Associate works closely with the Ocean Wonders: Sharks! (OWS) animal keepers to assist in taking care of the collection within the OWS building, Holding Pools (HP), Sea Change (SC), and Aquatic Care Facility (ACF)
Principle Duties/Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Assists in feeding and daily care of collection animals at the aquarium including operation of their enclosures and habitats
• Participate in cleaning of public areas in and around exhibits, aquariums, tanks, and enclosures.
• Assist in preparing animal diets or other food supplements. May assist in both requisition and record keeping of food and other supplies
• Observe the animals and report promptly on any indication of illness or problems with environmental parameters or life support
• Participate in the transfer of animals from one aquarium, cage, pen, zoo, etc. to another.
• Aid, help and inform the public regarding the facility, its animals and exhibits.
Days: 36 hours per week each (4 days/week)
Salary: Range $18-$20/hr
Period: March 1, 2025 until October 31, 2025
Schedule: Must be able to work weekdays as well as Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
Position Summary: The Animal Care Associate works closely with the Ocean Wonders: Sharks! (OWS) animal keepers to assist in taking care of the collection within the OWS building, Holding Pools (HP), Sea Change (SC), and Aquatic Care Facility (ACF)
Principle Duties/Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Assists in feeding and daily care of collection animals at the aquarium including operation of their enclosures and habitats
• Participate in cleaning of public areas in and around exhibits, aquariums, tanks, and enclosures.
• Assist in preparing animal diets or other food supplements. May assist in both requisition and record keeping of food and other supplies
• Observe the animals and report promptly on any indication of illness or problems with environmental parameters or life support
• Participate in the transfer of animals from one aquarium, cage, pen, zoo, etc. to another.
• Aid, help and inform the public regarding the facility, its animals and exhibits.
Salary : $18 - $20
