Student-Animal Care Specialist
Student-Animal Care Specialist
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Job Description
Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators. World changers. Individuals who believe in progress with purpose. Since 1932 our people-centered strategy has defined us and helped us grow a team that now serves over 180000 learners worldwide.
Our mission to transform lives is made possible by talented people who bring diverse industry experience backgrounds and skills to the university. And today were ready to expand our reach. All we need is you.
The opportunity
Southern New Hampshire University is seeking an Animal Care Specialist to work onsite at the NH Audubon Massabesic Center in Auburn NH. Under direct supervision of the Animal Programs Curator perform animal care duties for the animal ambassador collection at NH Audubons Massabesic Center. Support environmental education efforts to enhance visitor experiences while promoting our mission to protect New Hampshires environment for wildlife and for people.
Primary Responsibilities:
Perform all aspects of animal husbandry
Clean Enclosures prepare diet and feed animals
Provide behavioral and environment enrichment
Monitor animal health & update records
Interact with and answer questions for visitors including school groups and the general public
Minimum Qualifications:
Enrolled in classes with SNHU
Federal Work-Study as part of the financial aid package
Reliable transportation
Comfort with talking to the general public and working with children
Ability to bend stoop and lift up to 25lbs
Preferred Qualifications:
Some animal husbandry experience
Knowledge of caring for reptiles amphibians invertebrates and/or aquatic tanks
Work Hours:
Sun-Tues 10am-1pm Weds-Sat 11am-5pm. This position is designed to be shared between three employees who will work alternate sometimes overlapping shifts up to 20 hours per week for each employee.
Learning Outcomes:
Students will gain experience with best practices in animal husbandry related to reptiles amphibians aquatic wildlife and invertebrates. Students will learn environmental education concepts and teaching methods. Students will improve customer service and communication skills and will glean insight into non-profit organization operations.
We believe real innovation comes from inclusion - where different experiences perspectives and talents are celebrated. So if youre wondering whether SNHU is right for you take the leap and apply. You might be just the person were looking for.
Compensation
The hourly pay range for this position is $12.00 - $15.00. Actual offer will be based on skills qualifications experience and internal equity in addition to relevant business considerations.Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
