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Job Description
Job Summary
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is seeking an experienced and passionate Animal Keeper to help maintain the ambassador animals of multiple museum experiences including but not limited to Bugfest Outside In and other exhibits and programs live animals are used. These areas are home to a variety of invertebrates (arthropods) small mammals and a variety of reptiles. Working with many internal departments the Animal Keeper will work with all animals at the Academy in both permanent and temporary exhibitions. They will work with staff faculty Drexel CoOp Students and interns. The ideal candidate should be an experienced Animal Keeper a natural leader with some management experience a professional demeanor and a creative yet organized style of working. They should be intrinsically motivated passionate about learning and the natural sciences and proactive in their work.
Essential Functions
- Provides daily husbandry health checks and behavior observations for our ambassador animals including invertebrates mammals reptiles and some amphibians
- Ensure the health and wellbeing of the collection in compliance with federal and state regulations and Animals Programs Protocols.
- Prepare diets administer medications and other care as directed by veterinarian.
- Records in appropriate logs and records and maintain communication among other team members.
- Cleans enclosures and surrounding areas for all animals as scheduled
- Provides daily enrichment of animals as scheduled.
- Trains and supervises interns and volunteers working with animals at ANS.
- Understands and abides by current federal state permits and protocols required to house our collections.
- Strives to give the animals in our charge the best quality of life possible.
- Coordinates with supervisor on yearly goals and activities.
- Complies with all Drexelrequired trainings and certifications.
- Other appropriate duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of Bachelors Degree in Major in Wildlife Science Biology Zoology or equivalent.
- Minimum of 12 years.
- Must pass Criminal Background check and Child Abuse Clearance check.
- Computer skills including Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Experience or ability to learn specialized reporting software.
Preferred Qualifications
- 12 years of experience with invertebrates mammals reptiles and other animals.
- Experience administering medications and restraining animals.
- Dependable; reliable attendance including nights and weekends and flexibility to work some special events.
- Experience or ability to learn specialized reporting software.
- Welcoming positive outlook and a genuine love of the sciences is highly desirable.
Physical Demands
- Typically sitting at a desk/table
- Typically standing walking
- Typically bending crouching stooping
- Lifting demands 25lbs
- Lifting demands 50lbs
Location
- Center City Philadelphia PA
Additional Information
This is a PartTime Per Diem position classified as offered pay is based on the successful candidates qualifications and experience departmentbudget and an internal equity review.
For information about benefits please review Drexels Per Diem/Casual/Temporary Benefit Fact Sheet.
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
