Animal Care Associate

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Specific Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old

A valid driver’s license is required.

Proof of current rabies vaccination, or willingness to be vaccinated, at SLNSC expense.

First aid/CPR certification, or willingness to obtain, at SLNSC expense.

Formal on-the-job training is required and will be conducted by the Animal Care Director.

Participation in SLNSC’s Respiratory Protection Program and be fit tested for a respirator.

Anything on the face (e.g., facial hair, piercings) that may interfere with the mask-to-face seal must be removed during the initial fit testing and at a minimum twice a year when it will be required to wear the mask.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions.

Ability to learn and demonstrate knowledge of SLNSC policies, standards, operations, cleaning, and maintenance techniques.

Ability to endure high-stress situations when feeding, transferring, or restraining animals.

Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing, dynamic work environment.

Ability to professionally and effectively communicate with others through written correspondence.

Ability to troubleshoot, analyze situations, and make sound business decisions.

Ability to make independent decisions and manage time effectively.

Ability to work a highly flexible schedule; weekend, evening, holiday, and irregular hours required.

Ability to arrive at work in all weather conditions.

Ability to understand and follow all safety regulations.

Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Ability to arrive at work on time and maintain a positive attendance record.

Ability to professionally and appropriately interact and communicate with others, both in person and through phone, email, and written correspondence.

Excellent communication skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, partners, and/or the public.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to handle and restrain a variety of animals.

Ability to properly lift and carry items up to 50 pounds.

Ability to stand for long periods, sit as needed, and move intermittently throughout the workday.

Ability to work both indoors and outdoors, with exposure to extreme temperatures and inclement weather conditions; the environment may include wet, icy, deep snow, or muddy conditions.

This position may include exposure to hazardous materials, fumes/odors, dirt, and dust.

This position may include exposure to potentially dangerous animals.

This position may include exposure to potentially venomous animals.

This position may include exposure to zoonotic diseases.

This position may include exposure to noxious native plants (e.g., poison ivy).

This position may include exposure to native biting insects and arthropods (e.g., flies, mosquitoes, spiders, ticks, bees, wasps, etc.).

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Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
Holderness, NH

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