NYA Animal Care Associate - Quarantine

Job Description

Position Title:

Seasonal Animal Care Associate - Quarantine

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/hr

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  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 Quarantine Care Associate works closely with the Quarantine aquarist to assist in taking care of the fish and invertebrates within the Quarantine areas.

Principal Responsibilities:

* Prepare animal diets or other food substances. May assist in both requisition and record keeping of food and other supplies.

* Cleaning and sanitizing of the quarantine areas in and around holding tanks, and all animal equipment.

* Maintain animal husbandry, treatment, acquisitions, and morbidity/mortality records of all animals in his/her care.

* Inspect quarantine system and facilities to ascertain that environmental conditions are appropriate, including filtration, water quality, lighting, temperature, cleanliness, and take necessary action to ensure such.

* Assists in feeding and taking care of collection animals at the Aquarium and the daily care and operation of their enclosures.

* 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.