PART-TIME ANIMAL KEEPER

Nurtured by Nature/Animal Educators, Inc. provides sustainable interactions with the wonders of nature and environmentally sustainable breeding conservation programs for several species of reptiles and mammals. We are currently partnering with the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Sloth, Anteater, and Armadillo Specialist Group (Fiscal Sponsor and program support), CA Fish & Wildlife (rescue and rehoming of animal confiscations), and many others on global conservation projects. Charitable programs are provided to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Hospice, and others to provide hope and emotional relief to those dealing with difficult circumstances through our interactive otter swim/animal encounters.

Some of the animals in our care include Asian Small-clawed Otters, Two-toed Sloth, Armadillos (Three-banded, Six-banded, Dwarf Hairy), Foxes (Bat-eared, Fennec, & Arctic), Lemurs (Red and Black & White Ruffed, Ringtail), Capybaras, Clouded Leopard, African Crested Porcupine, Eagle Owls, Bald & Golden Eagles, Black-backed Jackals, Paca, Toucan, Kinkajous, and multiple turtle/tortoise and lizard species.

We are currently in the process of finishing construction on our brand new all-weather Make-A-Wish encounter and Public program area to expand our conservation education reach. This portion of our facility has a temperature controlled area for otter swim encounters and a large play yard/lazy river area to provide combined daily enrichment for animals while allowing us to teach more conservation education to guests.

BIG things are happening and we are in need of experienced QUALITY employees to join our team!

We are looking for a part-time animal keeper to join our team! We would like to find a person who wants a career in animal care, to support conservation education & charitable animal interactions, and understands the dedication required to properly care for animals on a daily/weekly/monthly/yearly/lifetime basis.

Animal Keeper duties include (but are not limited to):

-Takes responsibilities seriously and makes animal care top priority

-Ability to work autonomously once trained

-Work as a part of our team in a professional, positive, and friendly manner

-Clear and competent communication with coworkers and management

-Successfully be able to present animal interaction programs

-Daily diet preparation

-Feeding & watering of animals

-Daily cleaning of enclosures

-Daily observation of animals and enclosures to determine health of the animals and safety/security of enclosures

-Animal observation and ability to "read" animal behavior

-Handling of animals for programs and/or medical care

-Administration of medication

-Enclosure repair

-Exhibit maintenance

-Complete daily care records and maintain properly for permit compliance

-Reliably shows up to work as scheduled

-Must have a valid driver's license

-Must be fully vaccinated against Covid

-Must pass successful completion of background check

If you are able to prove your abilities to successfully perform the above tasks, this position does provide an opportunity for growth into a full-time and career-minded position.

Where: Nurtured by Nature/Animal Educators

Valley Center and Pauma Valley, California

Wage: Starting pay $18-$20/hr based on experience and includes

2 week's vacation per year and possible

housing available

Start: Immediately

Please email your cover letter and resume, and any questions to nurturedbynature01@gmail.com