Responsibilities:

·         Provide daily care to various lizards, snakes, turtles, tortoises, and amphibians.

·         Prepare Reptile Salad and thaw frozen food items for feeding to animals.

·         Cage cleaning, feeding, and providing water using appropriate methods depending on the animal species.

·         Maintain various insect habitats, including cleaning and feeding.

·         Safely handle and move animals. This includes coordination and movement to address contagion concerns.

·         Perform observations of health and behavior of shelter animals and record such observations.

·         Thoroughly clean and sanitize animal habitats and other work areas.

·         Adhere to all safety, training, and handling protocols to ensure the shelter environment is safe for animals and humans.

·         Communicate with staff promptly to assist in all duties.

 

Position Requirements:

·         Accountability

·         Attention to detail

·         Time management

·         Initiative

·         Strong communication skills

 

Schedule:

·         Begin position in October

·         4-hour shift, 1-2 days per week (TBD), starting October. 4-hour shift, 5 days per week, Monday through Friday, starting January 2027. Position ends mid-March.

 

Compensation:

·         $17.00 – $20.00 per hour, commensurate with market and experience

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements:

·         Handle and restrain animals of various sizes, weights, and temperaments. Subject to animal bites and scratches.

·         Work performed in a very warm environment (80F and above).

·         Exposure to cleaning chemicals, fumes, dust, animal dander, and feces.

·         Physical efforts require frequent bending, stooping, standing, and walking.

·         Exposure to dogs.

 

Qualifications:

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

 

·         Ability to work independently while following specific procedures and protocols.

·         Ability to follow timelines for tasks.

·         High level of personal responsibility, attention to detail, and punctuality.

·         Strong communication skills.

Required

·         High school diploma.

Desired

·         Professional experience in animal welfare/working with animals, especially reptiles and amphibians.

 

To Apply:

·         Email Resume and Cover Letter to aenash@corhs.org. Include phone/text number. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

·         Applications will be reviewed as they are received.