Birds Kitchen Assistant

Job Description

Department:
Ornithology

Title:

World of Birds Kitchen Assistant

Employment Type:

Seasonal, Status:
Non-Exempt

Grade Level: Hourly

Reports To:

Collections Manager

Salary: $17.00/hr

Schedule:

Off Saturday and Sunday, M-F 8am-5pm

This position involves working with birds in a captive situation. The Bronx Zoo’s (WCS) avian collection is focused on population sustainability and the continued development and improvement of avian husbandry standards. As well as two large indoor buildings devoted to birds we also maintain a large number of off exhibit propagation areas. With an exceptional history of success and exhibition of over 250 bird species, the Bronx Zoo is one of the country’s top zoos.

This is a unique opportunity with hands‑on experience caring for a variety of birds. This is a paid seasonal position with a maximum of 40 hours per week. A typical work schedule is 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Typically, half of the workday will include a themed project involving some aspect of avian husbandry practices. This may include compiling data and formatting it for shared viewing.

• Assist the keeper and supervisory staff.
• Diet preparation.
• Assist keeper's clean animal exhibits and holding areas, service areas, public sections and grounds.
• Interact with the public and Zoo staff in a professional and courteous manner.

• An interest in Avian care
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers (includes staff, interns, students and volunteers) and public in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to work within a team environment or on an individual basis.
• Ability to access animal areas and perform physical work, including bending, climbing and the lifting of objects up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to develop and maintain two‑way communication with all levels of staff through inclusive means.

Location:

Bronx Zoo

WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and engaging in a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and looking for future team members who share that same value.

The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on gender, race/ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, caste, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by laws and regulations and similar categories. It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon a person’s membership in one of these protected categories in areas such as recruitment, selection, job assignment, supervision, training, promotions, job grading, transfers, termination, compensation, benefits, educational opportunities, WCS sponsored recreational activities and facilities.

The organization complies with the spirit and intent of relevant local laws and WCS’s employment policies. Note that the salary offer will reflect the selected candidate’s individual experiences, skills and qualifications, internal equity, work location and country of work.