Animal HandlerCaretaker SeasonalTemporary
Animal HandlerCaretaker SeasonalTemporary
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Job Description
Sight & Sound is an organization comprised of people with diverse talents coming together as one in Christto tell His story through who we are and what we do. We foster a culture of love for God and love for others trust and teamwork and a collaborative environment in which we get to do our best work every day.
The Animal Handler/Caretaker assists with the caretaking and maintenance of the animal ensemble for theatrical performances and provides coverage for animal handler show duties as needed. This is a seasonal/temporary position to support the run of NOAH during staffing needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support and contribute to an environment that is built on our Mission Values and Safety Statements.
- Position animals at their correct locations for show theater events and daily housing rotation per Lead animal handler producing group or supervisors direction.
- Wear costumes as required to assist in animal handling on and off stage to maintain the integrity of the show.
- Participate in special training sessions with the Animal Trainer to gain the skills necessary for riding trained behaviors and controlling animals during rehearsals and stage performances.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the animal areas in and outside the theater.
- Maintain an orderly and clean work environment to include all animal living and turn out areas.
- Be available for weekend and/or holiday caretaking assignments.
- Operate farm equipment as requested.
- Maintain health and appearance of all animals.
- Assist as needed in a variety of animal husbandry duties including care and maintenance of the animals and their living environments.
Prerequisites:
- Willingness to approach your work with the following qualities: collaborative genuine servantleader positive and passionate.
- A solid understanding of animal behaviors along with the ability and desire to learn and execute all necessary training procedures.
- Patient and able to perform under pressure.
- Willing and able to work well in a team atmosphere.
- High level of concern for the welfare of animals.
- Proper documentation of training feeding and medication as needed.
- Ability to complete assigned tasks without direct supervision.
- Attention to detail and ability to set and reach long term goals.
In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Employment Type
Full-Time
