Live Food Propagation Assistant job at Wildlife Conservation Society in New York City, NY

Title: Live Food Propagation Assistant Location: Bronx United States Job Description:

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: 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 Qualification Requirements

Qualifications

High School Diploma (College coursework in related field preferred) Interest in Reptiles and Amphibians Apply tot his job Apply To this Job