Wildlife Management Assistant

6 days ago


Portland, Maine, United States Columbus Zoo Family of Parks Full time
Wildlife Management Apprenticeship

Join the Columbus Zoo Family of Parks team as a Wildlife Management Apprentice and gain hands-on experience in animal care and conservation.

About the Role

This apprenticeship program is designed for students and recent graduates in zoology, biology, wildlife management, or related fields. As a Wildlife Management Apprentice, you will assist our animal management team with daily care and management of wild animals, including cleaning and feeding, animal observations, record keeping, and facilities maintenance.

Responsibilities
  • Assist with daily animal care and management tasks
  • Participate in animal observations and record keeping
  • Help with facilities maintenance and cleaning
  • Assist with research projects and conservation breeding programs
Skills and Training

As a Wildlife Management Apprentice, you will receive training in techniques and guidelines for working safely around wild animals, including:

  • Selection, preparation, and presentation of proper foodstuffs
  • Cleaning and disinfection of animal enclosures
  • Recognizing significant changes in animal behavior or condition
  • Moving animals, including shifting, crating, or other transport
  • Capture and restraint
  • Animal identification methods, including ear tagging or transponder placement
  • Assisting with veterinary medical procedures
  • Implementation of conservation breeding programs
  • Research techniques and methodology
Requirements
  • Second-year college student or recent graduate in zoology, biology, wildlife management, or related field
  • Knowledge of exotic animals and their medicine
  • Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing
  • Responsible, flexible, self-motivated, and able to work independently and in a team
  • Ability to work five days a week, 8am-5pm
  • Ability to adhere to standard operating procedures, including safety protocols
  • Able to lift and move up to 10lbs constantly, 30lbs frequently, and 50lbs occasionally
  • Possession of a valid current state-issued motor vehicle operator's license and a good driving record
  • Able to balance multiple assignments successfully
  • Able to work in varied weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold
  • Able to work in extreme heat environments (exceeding 110°F) for extended periods of time
  • Able to work in extreme cold environments (to below -40°F) for limited periods with proper protective equipment
  • Proof of negative TB screening prior to placement
  • Ability to adhere to the Wilds drug-free workplace policy
  • Ability to successfully complete a criminal history background check
  • Ability to provide own transportation, on-site housing is available
Application Instructions

To apply, send your resume with references and a cover letter outlining your interest in the position, what you would hope to gain from it, and how your past experience makes you an ideal candidate.

All apprenticeships at the Wilds are competitive, and we value placing individuals in programs that suit their career goals.



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