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Wilderness Wildlife Center•Wildlife Conservation

Conservationist - Carnivores

Location

Bulger, Pennsylvania, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

3-5 years

Compensation

$40K per year

Posted

8h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The Wilderness Wildlife Center is seeking an experienced Conservationist to join their carnivore team. This role involves comprehensive animal care, habitat maintenance, operant conditioning, and detailed record-keeping for a diverse collection of carnivores. The position requires working outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions and contributing to team discussions.

The Wilderness Wildlife Center is looking for a positive and experienced keeper to join the carnivore team to care for a diverse collection of carnivores including big cats, bears, wolves and small carnivores. This position may crosstrain with our hoofstock routine.

The Wilderness Wildlife Center is an AZA certified related facility located 20 minutes west of Pittsburgh. We have helped rescue many orphaned native wildlife and are expanding to help with AZA SSP and breeding programs. We are closed to the public but do occasionally give small tours.

Under supervision of the Lead Conservationist, keepers perform a wide range of responsibilities at the Wilderness Wildlife Center.

Responsibilities include:

  • Cleaning and maintaining habitats, indoor holdings, yards and service areas assigned.

  • Continual monitoring of habitats and service areas with attention to detail.

  • Exemplary animal care and providing assistance in veterinary management

  • Operant conditioning of collection for husbandry behaviors and providing enrichment

  • Animal observation and monitoring for behavioral and medical needs

  • Maintaining records, including entering data into ZIMS

  • Contributes to open team discussions and sharing ideas in positive and professional manner

  • Maintains good work habits and adheres to all policies and procedures

  • Assists with projects or daily duties in other animal care areas

  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in biology, zoology, animal science or a related field

  • Previous animal care experience with large carnivores such as big cats, bears, canids, etc.

  • Introductions of larger carnivores preferred

  • Experience with operant conditioning and enrichment techniques preferred

  • Must be able to work outside year-round under typical Western Pennsylvania weather conditions and temperatures for extended periods of time.

  • Must be able to work in uneven terrain with exposure to varying weather conditions, dust, and allergens

  • Must be able to lift and carry materials up to 50 pounds.

  • Must have the ability to follow safety protocols, demonstrate focus, follow written and verbal instructions, effectively promote organization, manage stress to perform the job effectively, remember details, manage time effectively, apply critical thinking techniques, analyze and solve problems.

  • Demonstrate computer proficiency (experience with ZIMS a plus)

  • Must have a valid drivers license and be insurable by facilities insurance policy.

Applicants may be required to work any combination of 4 ten hour days in the seven day workweek including weekends and holidays

Salary is commensurate with experience with a base salary starting at $40,000 annual plus benefits (vision, dental, medical)

All successful candidates for this position will be required to a criminal background check

How to Apply
Please send cover letter, resume and 3 professional references to: info@wildernesswildlifecenter.com

Wilderness Wildlife Center
Bulger, PA 15019

Updated 8h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Animal Care • 1+ yrs
Operant Conditioning • 1+ yrs
Enrichment Techniques • 1+ yrs
Data Entry • 1+ yrs
ZIMS • 1+ yrs
Critical Thinking • 1+ yrs
Problem Solving • 1+ yrs
Communication • 1+ yrs

Experience

3-5 years

Certifications

Valid Driver's License • Required

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

$40K per year

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Benefits and perks

Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationBulger, Pennsylvania, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium • 6/10
physicalHigh • 9/10
cognitiveHigh • 8/10
executionHigh • 8/10
creativityMedium • 6/10
uncertaintyMedium • 6/10
communicationMedium • 6/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Wilderness Wildlife Center

Team size

Growing team

Location

Bulger, Pennsylvania, United States

The Wilderness Wildlife Center is an AZA certified related facility located 20 minutes west of Pittsburgh. We have helped rescue many orphaned native wildlife and are expanding to help with AZA SSP and breeding programs. We are closed to the public but do occasionally give small tours.

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Conservationist - Carnivores

Bulger, Pennsylvania, United States • Full Time