Facility
Avian Behavior International
Closing Date
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Description
Animal trainer position open for immediate hire. This position allows for tremendous opportunities for growth in animal training and behavior, with a specialty in free flying birds. This positions focuses on flying birds for falconry demonstrations, training birds for free flying programs onsite and off, producing some contracted programs, and presenting for educational conservation outreach. Some travel may be required.
Education and Pre-requisites
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and able to pass a background check. Additional responsibilities and qualities include:
* Must exhibit creativity and a comprehensive understanding of positive reinforcement and learning theory.
*Must be comfortable working with a high degree of variability in daily activity
*Willing to engage with guests and a wide variety of audience and clientele, comfortable speaking to an audience
*Able to work outside in various weather conditions on uneven terrain.
*Able to lift 50 lbs
*Able to work independently as well as with a tight knit team
*Must follow directions and protocols precisely
*Must have a valid driver’s license
Compensation and benefits
Pay is DOE.
Application instructions
Send cover letter, references,and resume to Hillary Hankey at hillary@avian-behavior.org by September 15, 2018.