Posted in Other 13 days ago.
Location: MAITLAND, Florida
Compensation:
$16.00 / hour
Provide daily husbandry of the resident raptors including cleaning and feeding.
Assist with the husbandry of raptors under rehabilitation as well as assist in the coordination of their releases.
Assist in the care of orphaned baby raptors and returning uninjured babies to their nests and/or fostering into a new nest.
Assist clinic staff with medical examinations, daily medical treatments, tracking bird progression in Raptor Med, and cleaning and feeding.
Assist in the training of volunteers.
Maintain and update patient records including admission records, medical and food charts, bird release location maps, daily logbooks, monthly reports, project lists, etc.
Participate in Audubon activities, fundraising and special events as necessary.
Assist in maintenance projects as it relates to bird care, equipment and aviaries.
Answer phones, assist with rescues and/or releases when needed, provide information to general public and other duties as assigned.
Assist with Audubon staff to ensure that equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging principles are incorporated and followed in all aspects of our work.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Basic animal clinical and husbandry experience required; raptor experience preferred.
Must be able to work outside in the natural Florida environment, on your feet for up to 5-6 hours daily.
Must be able to lift up to 50+ pounds.
Individual must be flexible and willing to prioritize projects as directed from supervisor.
Individual must be able to communicate with diverse groups and individuals including staff, volunteers, veterinarians, donors and the general public as it relates to conservation and Center operations.
Individual must have good written and verbal skills, organizational skills, be a team player and have the ability to work with limited resources.
Valid Florida Driver's License and reliable transportation required.
Weekend hours will be required, some evening work or emergency response may also be required.
Respect of wildlife and Florida environment. Commitment to Audubon’s mission and programs .
Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to and experience in advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
The National Audubon Society is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, inclusion and equal opportunity and actively seek a diverse pool of candidates in this search.
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