BASIC JOB DUTIES
• Prepare diets, feed, and provide water to assigned animals
• Sanitize/clean enclosure furniture/floors and food/water dishes as scheduled or necessary
• Perform approved enrichment and training activities
• Assist in the capture and restraint of animals
• Monitor water quality, including salinity, pH, dissolved Oxygen, nitrates, nitrites, ammonia, copper, ozone, and chlorine levels
• Perform dive maintenance and diving demonstrations in the 175k gallon “Blue Hole” exhibit and smaller aquatic exhibits
• Inspect animals for health problems; assist veterinarians with medical exams and procedures; administer medications to animals
• Record relevant information in facility’s recordkeeping database
• Perform routine repairs and maintenance on exhibits/enclosures as needed; construct improvements, furnishings, and decorations for exhibits; demolish unwanted structures; may shovel, rake, or scrub enclosure surfaces; may replace substrate, control weeds, and collect browse
• Assist in planning and conducting educational and interactive guest programs; engage the public to encourage curiosity and facilitate a positive experience
We are committed to providing all staff with opportunities for development and advancement, both within and outside our facilities.
The Albany Metropolitan area includes welcoming cities such as Leesburg, Putney, Sylvester, and Sasser. These cities boast cost-of-living numbers much lower than the national average and are all within easy commute of Flint RiverQuarium and Chehaw Park & Zoo.
• Leesburg: 13% lower COL, 18 minute commute
• Putney: 28% lower COL, 15 minute commute
• Sylvester: 26% lower COL, 28 minute commute
• Sasser: 24% lower COL, 22 minute commute
PAY AND BENEFITS
• Full-time (40-hours per week), hourly
• Commensurate with experience, generally $22k-30k per year
• Benefits include paid-time-off; sick time; vision, dental, and health insurance
• Participation in staff vaccination program
• Relocation package available to eligible new hires
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to ssassone@chehaw.org prior to closing date of November 15, 2022.
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