The
Animal
Care Technicians (Seasonal)
These positions are responsible for the
daily and routine cleaning and maintenance of stranded mammal and avian
enclosures and work areas, animal diet preparation, and record keeping. These
positions will also provide support to the stranding department in feeding, handling
of marine mammals and birds within the care of the ASLC Stranding Department
and provide logistical support involved for animal stranding, rescue and
release.
Responsibilities
(include but are not limited to):
1.
Assists in the care and maintenance of
animals managed by the Center’s Stranding Department.
2.
Daily animal diet preparations, water
quality testing, and routine cleaning of animal habitats, holding pools, food
preparation facilities and marine mammal and avian work areas.
3.
Assists with logistics pertaining to
live and dead strandings including rescues, animal transport and releases.
4.
Maintains written and computer based
records.
5.
Follows procedures for animal care,
food preparation, and clean up, including proper maintenance and sterilization
of equipment.
6.
Under direction of the Stranding
Coordinator, assists research staff in facilitation of research projects and
the collection of data samples.
7.
Participates in educational
presentations to visitors and the public on topics relating to marine mammal
stranding and ASLC operations. Provides helpful, patient assistance and
information to the public.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Marine Biology, Biology, Zoology or
related field is preferred. Some captive or stranding marine mammal and/or
avian experience is required. Soft and technical skills should include:
exceptional time management /organizational skills; self-motivated; ability to
communicate effectively with various levels in the organization; computer
skills including MS Outlook, Excel, Word, and database programs; excellent
written and oral communication skills. Must be physically fit with a good
sense of balance and be able to lift over 50 lbs. Must have a valid driver's
license.
These are seasonal, full-time positions. The
Start Date: April 1 - May 1, 2009 End Date: October 31, 2009 Apply by: February 15, 2009
Send resume & application
(downloadable at www.alaskasealife.org)
to Human Resources,
www.alaskasealife.org
The ASLC is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.