Living Collections Specialist
Living Collections Specialist
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Job Description
What We Are Looking For
Baylor University is seeking a Living Collections Specialist which enhances the education and enjoyment of the Mayborn Museums visitors by ensuring the health and welfare of the museums Living Collection through quality care appropriate habitats and nutritious diets. The ideal candidate will possess abasic Biology/Ecology/Environmental Science background enjoy working with animals and collaborate well with a team.
An Associates degree and less than one year of relevant work experience is required. A Bachelors degree and two years of relevant work experience is preferred.
A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
*All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
What You Will Do
- Provide animal healthcare including purchasing supplies food preparation feeding watering bathing grooming and clean well-maintained animal-specific habitats
- Monitor and maintains accurate records on all animals making sure diets medications and inoculations are current (in consultation with a veterinarian) and health of animals is optimized.
- Work with the Collections Manager to develop written animal specific policies and procedures
- Assist in training and supervising student employees hired to provide weekend animal care
- Interact with and answers questions regarding the Living Collection from museum visitors
- Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylors mission.
- Ability to comply with university policies.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
What You Can Expect
As part of the Baylor family eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance generous time off tuition remission and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your familys wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more go toBaylor Benefits & Advantages.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
