Bird Care

• Ensures animals are being handled by the volunteer team in a manner that maximizes human and animal safety protocols to minimize risk to our birds, volunteers, and the public.

• Performs daily husbandry of the Ambassador Birds such as feeding, cleaning, making and maintaining equipment, enclosure repairs, enrichment, coping, etc.

• Assist/Perform training and medical tasks with Ambassador Birds as assigned.

• Monitoring and evaluating birds while being displayed on BRC grounds, at programs and at any special functions.

• Work with staff and volunteer team to identify and address any necessary repairs and/or maintenance. Perform basic facility maintenance as needed

•  Maintains up-to-date and detailed records on all Ambassadors’ health, weight, care, and medical exams including both manual and electronic record-keeping.

• Coordinate with medical staff, including associated veterinarian(s), for procedures, treatments, yearly physicals, or other medical care of the Ambassadors.

• Reports any behavioral or medical concerns to senior staff.

• Assist senior staff in creating, updating, and enforcing protocols for all aspects of Ambassador care and handling. This includes, but is not limited to, diets, housing, enrichment, behavioral assessments, treatments, training of animals, training of volunteers, and emergency situations.

• Carries out enrichment and/or delegates enrichment schedule to volunteers.

• Assist in ensuring all permitting protocols are carried out and abided by.

Ambassador Training

• Assist in the creation and completion of behavioral assessments, individual training plans, and progression evaluation.

• Assist in the development and review of educational talking points to ensure accuracy and professionalism.

• Fill in as a teacher, guide or presenter for Center Tours or other programs as needed.
   

Administrative

• · Assist with scheduling, basic and advanced training, skill proficiencies

• Delegating daily tasks for completion

• Assist with animal training and support to volunteers with the required skills.

• Assist with inventory procurement and evaluations

• Assist in providing analytics on program usage for internal and external audits, tracking and grant writing.

• Participate in cross-training of other departments of BRC, including rehabilitation raptor care.

• Represent BRC at applicable organizations, events, and other venues.

• Understands organizational mission and applicable regulations and can clearly communicate these.

• Other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• · Someone who loves wildlife, can build rapport with others, and is flexible, organized, and hard-working.

• Works well with and comfortable giving direction to volunteers, interns, and seasonal staff.

• Must be 18 years or older.

• Current tetanus shot(s) required.

• One year’s experience (volunteer or paid) in a wildlife hospital, veterinary clinic, or related field.

• 4-year degree or experience in applicable subject area desired.

• Experience teaching in a formal classroom setting for ages Pre-K to senior citizens and/or camp-type setting and/or developing Education Programs, particularly those pertaining to the environment desired.

• Experience handling and/or presenting live animals in an educational setting desired, including experience working with and handling wildlife and working with raptors on the glove.

• Experience with choice-based training methods

• Comfortable making decisions in stressful and high-paced situations.

• Must have the ability to work flexible days and hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Attention to detail, with the ability to multi-task and work under pressure.

• Must be able to work independently and in a team setting.

• Competent computer skills and ability to learn various data systems.

• Comfortable using tools for basic enclosure repairs and improvement.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and solid interpersonal skills.

• Possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license as accepted by our insurance carrier. Excellent driving record.

• Bilingual desired (Spanish/English)

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
The work environment and the physical requirements described are representative of those an employee will encounter and will need to meet to successfully perform the essential duties and key responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•    Ability to work in a standard office setting, sitting at a standard office desk, and to use standard office equipment, including a computer 
•    Required to consistently lift 25-50 pounds, occasionally overhead;
•    Ability to work long hours on your feet. 
•    Position requires extensive standing, walking, and considerable bending, cleaning, and lifting 
•    Working conditions vary with season ranging from wet and cold to warm to hot.
•    Ability to lift and handle the variety of birds in our program.
•    Comfortable and willing to work in close quarters and proximity to staff and volunteers.