Animal Care Facilitator
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0 Orlando, FL Orlando, FL Full-time Full-time $15 an hour $15 an hour 2 days ago 2 days ago 2 days ago Summary/Objective Animal Care Facilitators are responsible for assisting the Life department animal care team in the daily operations within all areas of the LIFE exhibit.
Facilitators will assist in staffing animal exhibits, providing educational and conservation programming to OSC guests and assist in various other tasks such as cleaning and conducting husbandry.
Essential Functions Maintains exhibit aesthetics through regular cleaning of habitats and exhibits.
Presents public programs with and without live animals to diverse groups on a microphone.
Ensures guest interactions with animals are conducted in a safe manner.
Represents the Orlando Science Center in a professional manner with all guests and staff.
Monitors and observes animal's health and welfare and reports any concerns to Animal Keepers.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience & Certifications:
This is an entry level position, candidates with an interest and experience in animal care, education and conservation are highly desirable.
o Must be comfortable and willing to work in and around water.
o Must be comfortable with public speaking.
Preferred Qualifications Experience with a variety of taxa.
Must be highly motivated, organized, and demonstrate a willingness to adapt positively to corporate change.
Experience speaking in front of large, diverse audiences.
Supervisory Responsibility N/A Physical Demands Ability to remain in a stationary position and be on feet for extended periods of time.
Moves throughout the museum.
Ascends/descends stairs throughout the museum.
Ascends/descends ladders or other equipment to perform various tasks.
Observes and reacts to the needs of guests, staff, volunteers, and community partners.
Communicates and exchanges accurate information with guests, staff, volunteers, and community partners in a variety of formats including in-person, electronically, and over the phone.
Manipulates and moves components weighing up to 80 pounds, including those that may be low to the ground or above eye level.
Occasionally works in outdoor environments.
Frequently works in indoor environments.
Kneeling and Crouching (frequently) Must be comfortable in and around water.
Must be comfortable working on slippery, wet and uneven surfaces.
Up to 80 pounds Expected Hours of Work & Travel This position is part time.
Hours can vary based on the needs of the organization.
This position must be able to work weekends, holidays, and after hour events as needed.
Telecommuting This position is required to be onsite 100% of the time.
Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$15.
00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount Flexible schedule Schedule:
Day shift Morning shift Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
0 Orlando, FL Orlando, FL Full-time Full-time $15 an hour $15 an hour 2 days ago 2 days ago 2 days ago Summary/Objective Animal Care Facilitators are responsible for assisting the Life department animal care team in the daily operations within all areas of the LIFE exhibit.
Facilitators will assist in staffing animal exhibits, providing educational and conservation programming to OSC guests and assist in various other tasks such as cleaning and conducting husbandry.
Essential Functions Maintains exhibit aesthetics through regular cleaning of habitats and exhibits.
Presents public programs with and without live animals to diverse groups on a microphone.
Ensures guest interactions with animals are conducted in a safe manner.
Represents the Orlando Science Center in a professional manner with all guests and staff.
Monitors and observes animal's health and welfare and reports any concerns to Animal Keepers.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience & Certifications:
This is an entry level position, candidates with an interest and experience in animal care, education and conservation are highly desirable.
o Must be comfortable and willing to work in and around water.
o Must be comfortable with public speaking.
Preferred Qualifications Experience with a variety of taxa.
Must be highly motivated, organized, and demonstrate a willingness to adapt positively to corporate change.
Experience speaking in front of large, diverse audiences.
Supervisory Responsibility N/A Physical Demands Ability to remain in a stationary position and be on feet for extended periods of time.
Moves throughout the museum.
Ascends/descends stairs throughout the museum.
Ascends/descends ladders or other equipment to perform various tasks.
Observes and reacts to the needs of guests, staff, volunteers, and community partners.
Communicates and exchanges accurate information with guests, staff, volunteers, and community partners in a variety of formats including in-person, electronically, and over the phone.
Manipulates and moves components weighing up to 80 pounds, including those that may be low to the ground or above eye level.
Occasionally works in outdoor environments.
Frequently works in indoor environments.
Kneeling and Crouching (frequently) Must be comfortable in and around water.
Must be comfortable working on slippery, wet and uneven surfaces.
Up to 80 pounds Expected Hours of Work & Travel This position is part time.
Hours can vary based on the needs of the organization.
This position must be able to work weekends, holidays, and after hour events as needed.
Telecommuting This position is required to be onsite 100% of the time.
Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$15.
00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount Flexible schedule Schedule:
Day shift Morning shift Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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