Back to jobs
Regional hiringpublishedExternal employer
BZBronx Zoo
Bronx ZooWildlife Conservation

Turtle Care Assistant

Location

Bronx, New York, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

0-2 years

Compensation

$18 - $18 per hour

Posted

1d ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The Turtle Care Assistant will assist keepers and WHC staff with the daily tasks associated with the care of confiscated turtles/tortoises housed at the Bronx Zoo. Responsibilities include preparing and distributing diets, cleaning enclosures, washing dishes, and performing basic turtle/tortoise husbandry.

Position Summary
The Turtle Care Assistant will assist keepers and WHC staff with the daily tasks associated with the care of confiscated turtles/tortoises housed at the Bronx Zoo.

Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

  • Preparing and distributing diets

  • Cleaning and preparing of animal enclosures

  • Washing dishes

  • Keeping work areas clean

  • Basic turtle/tortoise husbandry (soaking, weighing, health assessments, etc.)

Qualification Requirements

  • High School Diploma (College coursework in related field preferred)

  • Interest in reptiles and amphibians. Previous experience caring for reptiles and amphibians preferred.

Updated 1d ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Turtle/Tortoise Husbandry • 1+ yrs
Animal Enclosure Cleaning • 1+ yrs
Diet Preparation • 1+ yrs
Health Assessment • 1+ yrs
Reptile Care • 1+ yrs
Amphibian Care • 1+ yrs
Team Collaboration • 1+ yrs
Attention to Detail • 1+ yrs

Experience

0-2 years

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

$18 - $18 per hour

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodHourly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationBronx, New York, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium6/10
physicalMedium7/10
cognitiveMedium5/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityLow2/10
uncertaintyLow3/10
communicationMedium5/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Bronx Zoo

Team size

Growing team

Location

Bronx, New York, United States

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 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.

Visit website

Turtle Care Assistant

Bronx, New York, United StatesFull Time