Relief Animal Care Assistant I
Position Overview:
Personnel in this position assist in ensuring the health and well-being of marine mammals. Tasking includes, but is not limited to, care and feeding of marine mammals and the safety and maintenance of property and facilities during Night Watch hours.
Primary Responsibilities:
Perform feeding and administration of food, food supplements, and medications.
Perform observation of marine mammals
Assist, as tasked, with basic marine mammal husbandry
Maintain and clean equipment
Maintain detail records
Perform other duties, as assigned
Eligibility Requirements:
High school diploma (or equivalent) and
Experience with animal training, commercial maritime operations, or experience as a marine mammal care custodian
Must hold a valid driver’s license
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to pass the NMMF swim test for nightwatch project employees
Personal Requirements:
Maintains high ethical standards during care of animals
Maintains attention to safety standards and requirements
Displays a strong commitment to collaboration and teamwork
Able to demonstrate strong communication and conflict resolution skills
Able to convey a professional image and positive attitude regarding the NMMF, the U.S. Military, and the nonprofit sector
Remains flexible and willing to adapt to an evolving work environment and changing weather conditions
Able to embrace a flexible work schedule to include work hours on holidays, weekends, and after-hours as needed to meet the needs of the position
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.