Description

The Atlanta Botanical Garden maintains a robust collection of amphibians and related animals for education and public enjoyment. The part-time Amphibian Specialist reports to the Greenhouse Manager and works along with the Amphibian Program Coordinator. The primary function of this position is to help maintain a collection of living animals for public display, education, research, conservation and enjoyment. This is a hands-on position requiring: watering; misting; knowledge of captive animal care; knowledge of captive animal habitat care; recognition of nutrition deficiencies; recognition of pest infestation and damage; guest interaction, attention to detail and public amphibian feedings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works as part of a team committed to achieving and maintaining excellence in public animal displays relating to the Garden’s plant collections and ecosystem education
• Excellent communication skills and close communication with the Greenhouse Manager, Amphibian Program Coordinator, working closely with all volunteers, and participation in regular team meetings
•  Amphibian habitat daily maintenance and ongoing development of the collections and displays. These include but are not limited to cleaning glass, misting, UV treatments, pest management, feeding and sanitation practices
• Help with monitoring and care of collections within conservatories, quarantine tanks and lab tanks
• Help maintain food colonies, supplies, as well as clean organized collections and records
• Participate in public frog feedings
• Act as an informational resource for other Garden departments as needed.

The above job duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work for employees in this position, but this is not intended as an exclusive or all-inclusive inventory of all duties required of employees in this job.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years’ experience in Animal Husbandry, preferably in a public institution
• Experience with set-up and maintenance of integrated living displays
• Ability to interact and engage with visitors on a daily basis
• Demonstrated aptitude and enthusiasm for amphibian and animal care and the ability to learn new and unfamiliar animals and techniques
• Valid driver’s license
• Fluency in English
• Computer literacy
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Ability to work weekends and some holidays

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The ability to do sustained physical work in a humid, hot environment, wash hands frequently, and use of nitrile gloves. Position requires prolonged standing, bending, squatting and the ability to sustain moderate physical exertion with a full-range of body motion. The use of ladders is frequently required. Willingness to get dirty doing a variety of jobs on a daily basis. Must be able to lift 50#.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: A successful candidate will possess a high degree of attention to detail, energy and initiative. Must be able to effectively work in a team setting as well as independently and interact with co-workers and volunteers.

It is the policy of the Atlanta Botanical Garden to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.