Do you describe yourself as “outdoorsy”? Do you slam on the brakes when a squirrel darts in front of your car? Do you have around 40.0 hours per week free from now until October to help Anderson Humane care for local wildlife? We could use your help!
Where Else Can You Do This?
- Providing daily care, including feeding and handling, of a wide variety of local wildlife species from babies to adults.
- Supervising, training, and helping Wildlife volunteers and interns with caretaking tasks.
- Engaging in opportunities to respectfully inform and educate the public on wildlife care.
- Assisting our Wildlife staff manage cases of illness and injury.
- Updating records with current animal care and donation information.
Where You’ll Be Working
- Full-time: around 35-40 hours per week; $14.00 per hour
- Seasonal: must be available immediately through October to work a flexible schedule of mornings, afternoons, and evening shifts on weekdays, weekends, and the occasional holidays.
- Working in shared spaces.
- Willingness and ability to work with wildlife animals of all temperaments and species; enjoyment from having them in the workplace.
- Exposure to high noise levels; potential exposure to zoonotic diseases, animal scratches and bites.
- Work may be performed outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions.
- Regularly active, like walking, standing, and lifting up to eight hours a day.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with assistance.
Who We’re Looking For
- Previous experience caring for, and handling wildlife animals preferred.
- Must have your own transportation, a valid driver’s license, and an insurable driving record.
- MUST have the desire and ability to work with the public; and a passion for animal welfare and wildlife conservation, and Anderson Humane’s mission.
- A sense of comfort and ease handling wildlife animals of all species and ages.
- A self-starter who takes the initiative and showcases the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Effective time management skills; can multi-task and redirect efforts with minimal supervision when priorities change.
- Tech-savvy; comfortable learning new computer programs and technology.
