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Animal Care Assistant I

National Marine Mammal Foundation

Animal Care Assistant I

San Diego, CA
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Primary Responsibilities

    The personnel in this position are tasked with care and feeding of marine mammals and safety and maintenance of property and facilities during Night Watch hours.

    Essential Functions

    Perform preparation of rations, and cleaning of food preparation areas, animal enclosures and commons areas

    Maintain and clean specialized equipment

    Perform feeding and administration of food supplements

    Perform observation of marine mammals

    Assist with basic husbandry

    Operation and maintenance of small watercraft may be required.

    The job is for the Night Watch team and is a Relief Position (on-call). There is no guarantee of hours but expectations of at least 8 hours per month as shifts open. No benefits.

    Additional information about the National Marine Mammal Foundation can be found at www.nmmf.org. Additional information about the position may be obtained by contacting Katie Michelmore at katie.michelmore@nmmf.org.