Applicants must be able to comprehend and use oral and written English.
In addition, they must meet at least one of the following requirements:
One year of recent, full-time paid experience in the handling, feeding, and care of animals in a zoo or on a stock farm,
One academic year of full-time study in animal husbandry or related fields in a school of agriculture or veterinary science,
An equivalent combination of education or experience.
Physical Requirements & Workplace Conditions:
Working outdoors in all weather conditions.
Safe use of tools and equipment, including drills, wire cutters, computer keyboards, food processors, scales, and life support systems.
Performing physical tasks requiring manual dexterity, climbing, kneeling, bending, traversing uneven terrain, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Availability to work weekends, holidays, evenings, and special events as needed.
Employee must be able to work weekends and all holidays
Equal Employment Opportunity Disclaimer:
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 look 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, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.
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 all Federal, State, and NYC laws and WCS’s employment policies.
Full-Time
$48,119.00
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 at scale. We run programs spanning more than 3 million biologically critical square miles in nearly 60 countries and all the world's oceans. 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 nearly 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.
