Facility
George Miksch Sutton Avian Research Center
Closing Date
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Description
Background: The George Miksch Sutton Avian Research Center (Sutton Center) was founded in 1984 with the mission of “finding cooperative conservation solutions for birds and the natural world through science and education.” The Sutton Center is a private, nonprofit organization located near Bartlesville, Oklahoma and has become a leader in avian research and conservation through its successes with conservation-oriented, ecological field research on declining grassland birds, development of techniques for the reintroduction and monitoring of southern bald eagles, management of successful captive breeding of endangered species, and bird surveying across the world. For more information please visit www.suttoncenter.org.
The Sutton Center has a project focused on the breeding and release of the endangered Attwater’s prairie-chicken. The facility is expanding with a larger breeding flock and increased chick production. Time is currently divided between managing our captive flock, incubating eggs and raising chicks, preparing and transferring birds for release, constructing bird enclosures, and maintaining the facilities. Aviculturists will be required to participate in all day to day responsibilities.
Description: Daily husbandry includes feeding birds and cleaning enclosures, participating in the development of new avian breeding techniques, maintaining animal records, handling and processing eggs, monitoring incubators and chicks, administering medications, maintaining breeding colonies of commercial insects, exploring creative solutions to improve recovery challenges, constructing net cages in and outside of buildings, property upkeep, and additional tasks. The Sutton Avian Research Center is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace.
Education and Pre-requisites
Qualifications: Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience; must be detail-oriented and able to follow instructions; must have ability to lift over 50lbs and work in inclement weather conditions around ticks, chiggers, and mosquitos; must be able to work independently as well as in group settings; must be capable of working long hours in a fast paced environment; must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record. Prior bird and husbandry experience is necessary; supervisory experience is desirable and the ability to operate machinery (electric tools, mowers etc.) is a plus but not required.
Compensation and benefits
Salary: Base pay is $2800 per month with benefits including contributions towards health insurance, retirement account, and paid time off (PTO). There is a 90 day probationary period, after which accrued PTO is vested.
Application instructions
Please email or mail cover letter, resume and three references:
Sutton Avian Research Center
P.O. Box 2007
Bartlesville, OK 74005
apcsutton@gmail.com