What are the responsibilities and job description for the NYA Animal Care Associate - Fish & Invertebrates position at Wildlife Conservation Society?
Position Title: Seasonal Animal Care Associate
Reports To: Supervisor of Fish and Invertebrates
Schedule: Must be able to work weekdays as well as Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
Pay Range: $19 - $21 hourly
About Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)
WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world’s premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. We run field programs spanning 60 countries and the entire ocean. We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our more than 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.
Position Summary: The Animal Care Associate works closely with the Fish and Invertebrate aquarists to assist in taking care of the fish and invertebrates within the Conservations Hall, Spineless and Education galleries.
Principal Responsibilities:
• Assists in feeding and taking care of collection animals at the Aquarium and the daily care and operation of their enclosures.
• Participate in the cleaning of the public areas in and around exhibits, aquariums, tanks, and enclosures.
• Assist in preparing animal diets or other food substances. May assist in both requisition and record keeping of food and other supplies.
• Inspect exhibits and facilities to ascertain that environmental conditions are appropriate, including filtration, water quality, lighting, temperature, cleanliness, and take necessary action to ensure such.
• Observe the animals and report promptly on any indication of illness or problems with environmental parameters or life support.
• Participate in the transfer of animals from one aquarium, cage, pen, zoo, etc. to another.
• Aid, help and inform the public regarding the Aquarium, its animals and exhibits.
Reports To: Supervisor of Fish and Invertebrates
Schedule: Must be able to work weekdays as well as Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
Pay Range: $19 - $21 hourly
About Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)
WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world’s premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. We run field programs spanning 60 countries and the entire ocean. We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our more than 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.
Position Summary: The Animal Care Associate works closely with the Fish and Invertebrate aquarists to assist in taking care of the fish and invertebrates within the Conservations Hall, Spineless and Education galleries.
Principal Responsibilities:
• Assists in feeding and taking care of collection animals at the Aquarium and the daily care and operation of their enclosures.
• Participate in the cleaning of the public areas in and around exhibits, aquariums, tanks, and enclosures.
• Assist in preparing animal diets or other food substances. May assist in both requisition and record keeping of food and other supplies.
• Inspect exhibits and facilities to ascertain that environmental conditions are appropriate, including filtration, water quality, lighting, temperature, cleanliness, and take necessary action to ensure such.
• Observe the animals and report promptly on any indication of illness or problems with environmental parameters or life support.
• Participate in the transfer of animals from one aquarium, cage, pen, zoo, etc. to another.
• Aid, help and inform the public regarding the Aquarium, its animals and exhibits.
Salary : $19 - $21