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The Avian Care Technician is responsible for assisting the director with all aspects of daily operations, including patient care, training of volunteers, public outreach, record keeping and facility maintenance. Applicants should possess excellent team-building skills. The Avian Care Technician must be able to juggle a multitude of tasks with professionalism, flexibility, and a sense of humor. They will be working with volunteers, interns, partner organizations and the general public. A passion for wildlife conservation is an essential element of this job.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Preferred Skills & Experience
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described herein represent essential components of the job of working in wildlife rehabilitation. They include, but are not limited to the following: able to lift or move up to 50 lbs, stand on a concrete floor for up to 8 hours a day, and kneel, crouch, stoop, crawl and reach to an arm’s length. Must have 20/20 vision and possess physical dexterity and coordination to use hands and fingers to handle, feel and feed tiny fragile patients as small as 2-3 grams. While performing the tasks listed elsewhere in this document, incumbent is routinely exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, allergens such as dust and dander, zoonotic diseases, frightened animals, inclement weather conditions, and noise.
SCHEDULE
The schedule for this position begins the first week of May and concludes mid-August. There is some flexibility for start date. This position is approximately 24-32 hours per week. Shifts are generally 4-6 hours and include weekends, holidays and some evenings. Absolutely no time off during June and July, the peak of our busy season.
COMPENSATION
$17.00 per hour. This is a part-time, temporary, non-exempt position.
Review of applicants begins March 1, 2023. The position is open until filled.
Native Songbird Care & Conservation is a non-profit state and federally permitted wildlife hospital. We are dedicated to the conservation of native songbirds through rehabilitation and release back to the wild, educational outreach, and community engagement.
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