Seasonal Wildlife Associate - ED 2024

Ohio Wildlife Center Position Description

Seasonal Wildlife Program Specialist

Position Type: PT Hourly - Seasonal

Location: Ohio Wildlife Center - Powell, OH

Reports to: Education Manager

Primary Functions and Responsibilities:

• Delivers mission-aligned on and off-site programming
• Helps design and implement mission-aligned wildlife programming, props, displays and exhibits
• Prepares handouts, forms and related materials for public outreach and trainings
• Possesses general knowledge of Ohio Wildlife Center services and programs- markets to the public
• Provides exceptional daily animal care and husbandry services- monitors for signs of injury or illness, contributes to training, enrichment, etc.
• Works with related staff to properly maintain animal exhibits, ensure safety and facility upkeep
• Contributes to animal use records in compliance with state and federal regulations
• Maintains supplies and equipment inventories
• Maintains oversight of volunteers and training
• Regularly recognizes and thanks volunteers to encourage continued involvement
• Upholds policies and procedures of Ohio Wildlife Center animal care and humane treatment
• Creates and maintains a positive working environment
• Maintains constant focus on safe workplace practices
• Attends required team and organizational meetings, represents at public events
• Assists other team members carry out organizational tasks when necessary
• Provides courteous and professional customer support across departments
• Works evenings and weekends as required, willingness for occasional travel is necessary
• Performs additional duties as assigned

Essential Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor degree in zoology, education, natural resources, interpretive sciences or related field or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing, including public speaking, speaking on the phone and utilizing audio-visual and other technology equipment
• Clean background check, valid Ohio motor vehicle operator's license and good driving record
• Working knowledge of general biology of native Ohio wildlife and understanding of wildlife rehabilitation

Required Abilities and Skills

• At least one year experience in customer service and/or environmental interpretation
• At least one year experience in animal handling or husbandry
• Experience in working with volunteers
• Reliability in physical attendance and attitude towards others
• Competency in basic word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software
• Understanding of and commitment to the role and mission of Ohio Wildlife Center
• Maintain professional appearance (includes wearing appropriate, well-kept uniform)
• Adhere to policies and operating standards of Ohio Wildlife Center
• Positively promote Ohio Wildlife Center's programs and services
• Maintain positive attitude and public image at all times
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

*The following physical requirements must be met by a candidate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• Regularly required to use steps; ladders; stand on feet for up to four hours at a time; balance, stoop and kneel; and sit at a desk while using a keyboard.
• Drive long distances
• See, read, talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Frequently required to walk and reach with arms and hands.
• Physically fit; able to lift 75 pounds
• No aversion to inclement weather

Compensation:

Ohio Wildlife Center provides competitive wages and benefits package commensurate with experience. This is a part time, hourly position with an immediate start date. Interview and relocation expenses are the responsibility of the applicant/successful candidate. There is a 90-day introductory period.

This job description is not an implied contract between the employer and employee. The employer reserves the right to make changes at any time and at its discretion during this at-will employment.