Student- NH Audubon Animal Care Specialist (Work Study Only) (Summer Position)

Position Summary Under direct supervision of the Animal Programs Curator, perform animal care duties for the animal ambassador collection at NH Audubon’s Massabesic Center in Auburn, NH. Support environmental education efforts to enhance visitor experiences while promoting our mission to protect New Hampshire’s environment for wildlife and for people. Primary Responsibilities Perform all aspects of animal husbandry Clean enclosures, prepare diet and feed animals Provide behavioral and environmental enrichment Monitor animal health & update records Interact with and answer questions for visitors, including school groups and the general public Minimum Qualifications Enrolled in classes with SNHU Federal Work-Study as part of the financial aid package Reliable transportation Comfort with talking to the general public and working with children Ability to bend, stoop, and lift up to 25 lbs Preferred Qualifications Some animal husbandry experience Knowledge of caring for reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates and/or aquatic tanks Work Hours Sun‑Tues 10am–1pm, Wed‑Sat 11am–5pm. This position is designed to be shared between three employees working alternate, sometimes overlapping shifts, up to 20hours per week for each employee. Learning Outcomes Students will gain experience with best practices in animal husbandry related to reptiles, amphibians, aquatic wildlife, and invertebrates. Students will learn environmental education concepts and teaching methods. Students will improve customer service and communication skills and will gain insight into nonprofit organization operations. Compensation The hourly pay range for this position is $12.00 – $15.00. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Southern New Hampshire University