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Global Education Movement at Southern New Hampshire University
Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators. World changers. Individuals who believe in progress with purpose. Since 1932, our people-centered strategy has defined us — and helped us grow a team that now serves over 180,000 learners worldwide.
Our mission to transform lives is made possible by talented people who bring diverse industry experience, backgrounds and skills to the university. And today, we're ready to expand our reach. All we need is you.
The opportunity
Southern New Hampshire University is seeking an Animal Care Specialist to work onsite at the NH Audubon Massabesic Center in Auburn, NH. Under direct supervision of the Animal Programs Curator, perform animal care duties for the animal ambassador collection at NH Audubon’s Massabesic Center. Support environmental education efforts to enhance visitor experiences while promoting our mission to protect New Hampshire’s environment for wildlife and for people.
Perform all aspects of animal husbandry
Clean Enclosures, prepare diet and feed animals
Provide behavioral and environment enrichment
Monitor animal health & update records
Interact with and answer questions for visitors, including school groups and the general public
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 25lbs
Some animal husbandry experience
Knowledge of caring for reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates and/or aquatic tanks
Sun-Tues 10am-1pm, Weds-Sat 11am-5pm. This position is designed to be shared between three employees who will work alternate, sometimes overlapping shifts, up to 20 hours per week for each employee.
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 glean insight into non-profit organization operations.
We believe real innovation comes from inclusion - where different experiences, perspectives and talents are celebrated. So if you're wondering whether SNHU is right for you, take the leap and apply. You might be just the person we're looking for.
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.
