Job Summary:

As the Animal Care Assistant, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the health and well-being of our animal ambassadors, including reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates, directly supervised by our Animal Care Director. This internship provides practical experience in animal husbandry and education, perfect for anyone looking to pursue a career in biology, zoology, or environmental science. You can expect to come in 4 days a week, for 4-5 hours each day.

Responsibilities:

• • Animal Care Support:
    
    • Assists in ensuring the physical and mental well-being of all animals, including feeding, monitoring health, and providing enrichment activities.
      
    • Aids in implementing animal care protocols, including temperature and humidity checks, habitat cleaning, and waste disposal.
      
    • Assists with the maintenance of clean and sanitary living environments for animals, including enclosure cleaning and substrate changes.
      
    • Helps acquire necessary supplies efficiently and assist in inventory management.
      
  • Facility Maintenance:
    
    • Assists in maintaining cleanliness and safety of facilities, including trash removal and basic sanitary measures.
      
    • Supports equipment maintenance and repairs as directed by the Animal Care Director.
      
    • Assists in restocking essential items such as soap, paper towels, and toilet paper.
      
  • Educational Support:
    
    • Support educational programming by assisting with animal encounters and presentations as directed by the Animal Care Director.
      
    • Assist in training staff and volunteers on proper animal handling techniques and safety protocols.
      
    • Help maintain accurate records of animal usage and participate in educational outreach activities as needed.
  • Skills and Abilities:
    
    • Basic knowledge of animal care principles and a demonstrated passion for working with animals.
      
    • Strong communication skills and the ability to follow directions from the Animal Care Director.
      
    • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
      
    • Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
      
  • Work Environment:
    
    • Exposure to moderate noise levels and cleaning chemicals.
      
    • Work both indoors and outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
      
    • Exposure to exotic and potentially dangerous animals.
      
  • Performance Standards:
    
    • Effective support provided to the Animal Care Director in carrying out daily tasks and responsibilities.
      
    • Timely completion of assigned duties with attention to detail and quality.
      
    • Adherence to established protocols and procedures for animal care and facility maintenance.
      

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Environment:
• Ability to work outdoors in varying environmental conditions (wind, rain, fog, sun, etc.).
• Must be flexible and adaptable to changes in work environment and unexpected challenges.
• Physical Demands:
• Ability to lift and carry moderate loads, up to 45 pounds, and assist with tasks such as habitat maintenance and waste disposal.
• Comfort working in close proximity to animals and potentially hazardous situations.
• Interpersonal Interaction:
• Daily contact with students, parents, staff, and the public. Must be able to handle difficult situations calmly and professionally.

Compensation:

• This is an unpaid Internship, with opportunites to grow into paid positions within the program.

Additional Information:

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, or working conditions associated with the position. The Site Director may be asked to perform additional tasks based on the needs of the camp. Tree Frog Treks reserves the right to revise this job description as necessary.

How to Apply: Follow the link to our application page! We’re looking for a passionate, creative leader who is ready to take on the challenge of leading a dynamic, fun, and impactful summer camp season!

Join the Tree Frog Treks team and inspire the next generation of scientists and environmental stewards while having fun outdoors all summer long! 🌲🐸🥾