Ambassador Animal Specialist

Facility

New Mexico Wildlife Center

Closing Date

[jobclosingdate]

Description

NEW MEXICO WILDLIFE CENTER
AMBASSADOR ANIMAL SPECIALIST POSITION DESCRIPTION
NMWC MISSION: Connect people and wildlife through conservation education and rehabilitation because a world with wildlife is a better world
CLASSIFICATION: Full-time hourly, non-exempt
REPORTS TO: Senior Raptor Trainer
SUPERVISES: Interns and Volunteers
WORK HOURS: Five days/40 hours per week which may include weekends, some nights and holidays
SALARY RANGE: $19.00 – $22.00 per hour
BENEFITS: Paid Time Off (PTO) 48 hours first year of employment; Paid Holidays: New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day; Paid Sick Leave (PSL); Monthly Partial Health Insurance Premium Reimbursement ($300 single/$600 married); Cost of Living Bonus $300 monthly for FY2023-24
OVERTIME: Overtime is 1.5x regular hourly rate, with prior written approval of supervisor.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
AMBASSADOR ANIMALS
● Responsible for the care, husbandry, and welfare of NMWC’s Ambassador Animals including training, enrichment, enclosures, furnishings, diet, and Quality of Life assessments.
● Implement and update training protocols and procedures.
● Completes and maintains accurate reports and records.
● Report animal care and habitat improvements to the Senior Raptor Trainer.
EDUCATION PROGRAM
● Plays an active role in welcoming and hosting program participants and visitors.
● Leads daily animal presentations for visitors.
● Ensures the accuracy, relevancy, and quality of Education Program content.
FACILITIES
● Inspect, identify, communicate, and solve with the Education team any maintenance repairs needed for the safety of animals, visitors, and staff as well as overall upkeep of the facilities.
● Maintains adequate stock of all Education and Animal supplies.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
● A passion for NMWC’s mission.
● Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Environmental Education, Wildlife Management, or related field required.
● Minimum two years professional experience working with mammals and raptors related to husbandry, training, and enrichment; a combination of education, related volunteer work and professional positions may be considered.
● Must be able to read, write, and speak clearly in English with a demonstrated proficiency and comfort with public speaking. Spanish fluency highly desired.
● Ability to lift and/or move 50 lbs. and able to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
● Possess or ability to obtain a valid New Mexico driver’s license.
● Able to adjust plans quickly and efficiently; identify and correct operational problems quickly; able to solve problems and make decisions often with minimal guidance.
● Experience creating and delivering conservation/environmental education programs.

TO APPLY
Email cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references to matthew@newmexicowildlifecenter.org. No phone calls please. Only complete applications will be considered. Visit www.newmexicowildlifecenter.org to view the complete position description.

Education and Pre-requisites

KEY QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
● A passion for NMWC’s mission.
● Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Environmental Education, Wildlife Management, or related field required.
● Minimum two years professional experience working with mammals and raptors related to husbandry, training, and enrichment; a combination of education, related volunteer work and professional positions may be considered.
● Must be able to read, write, and speak clearly in English with a demonstrated proficiency and comfort with public speaking. Spanish fluency highly desired.
● Ability to lift and/or move 50 lbs. and able to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
● Possess or ability to obtain a valid New Mexico driver’s license.
● Able to adjust plans quickly and efficiently; identify and correct operational problems quickly; able to solve problems and make decisions often with minimal guidance.
● Experience creating and delivering conservation/environmental education programs.

Compensation and benefits

SALARY RANGE: $19.00 – $22.00 per hour
BENEFITS: Paid Time Off (PTO) 48 hours first year of employment; Paid Holidays: New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day; Paid Sick Leave (PSL); Monthly Partial Health Insurance Premium Reimbursement ($300 single/$600 married); Cost of Living Bonus $300 monthly for FY2023-24
OVERTIME: Overtime is 1.5x regular hourly rate, with prior written approval of supervisor.