Wildlife Care Assistant Position Available In Shelby, Tennessee

Wildlife Care Assistant

MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY – 3.7

Memphis, TN Job Details Part-time $15 an hour 17 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) 5% Match Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications High school diploma or GED Animal care Animal husbandry Leadership Communication skills Entry level Time management Full Job Description MoSH Located in Memphis, TN, MoSH (the Museum of Science and History; the Museum) seeks to create a community of people who share a richer understanding of one another and the world around us. The Museum consists of the Pink Palace Museum, the Lichterman Nature Center, the Coon Creek Science Center, and other historical properties. We inspire discovery through collecting, preserving, and interpreting the cultural histories and natural sciences that shape our region. Join our team as we embark on an exciting phase of executing our new vision. Our museum is committed to telling our story by:

• Advocating for Authenticity – Illuminate varying perspectives and uphold accurate interpretation, without glossing over tough ideas.
• Magnifying Belonging – Building active audiences through outreach, co-creation, and participatory inclusion.
• Embodying Holistic Stories – Incorporating context and presenting lesser-known stories to portray a complete, systemic picture of the region and its history.
• Constructing Intersections – Creating welcoming common spaces that encourage serendipitous and unstructured engagement and foster meaningful interactions between diverse groups of people. Responsibilities
• Provide daily care, feeding, cleaning, and enrichment for a variety of reptiles, amphibians, fish, mammals, birds, and invertebrates.
• Maintain safe and clean habitats and enclosures.
• Monitor health and behavior of animals, report concerns promptly and appropriately.
• Maintain records in a timely and accurate manner for all husbandry, health, and facility tasks.
• Work closely with other staff, volunteers, and interns to ensure all animal care, education, and facility work is completed.
• Ensure that all animal care areas and public spaces are organized, well-maintained, and create a clean and welcoming environment for visitors.
• Present daily interpretive talks, interact with and educate visitors, and assist with programming.
• Complete other tasks and duties as assigned by Supervisor.
• Learn and assist with other elements of daily Lichterman Nature Center tasks including, but not limited to; trail management and maintenance, plant propagation and garden management, front desk management (answering phones, assisting visitors, completing ticket and merchandise purchases, etc.), and other duties as assigned. Range of Experience
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work up to 28 hours a week, including availability on weekends.
• Basic knowledge of local wildlife, biology, ecology, etc.
• Open, flexible, positive attitude, ready and willing to learn.
• Excellent multitasking, time management, and communication skills.
• Punctual, detail-oriented, professional, dependable.

Compensation The salary for this position is $15 per hour. Compensation is commensurate with experience and abilities. The Museum offers a full range of benefits, including health care, vacation and sick leave, 401k with a 5% match, and death and disability insurance. The Museum also offers life, dental and vision insurance. To Apply Submit one document with cover letter (providing your salary requirements and how you learned about the position) and your resume via email to: Jacqueline Norfork Human Resources Manager Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. MoSH values diversity throughout our museum. In order to tell authentic, holistic stories of our region’s history, culture and science, MoSH strives to create a diverse workforce to support our collections, exhibits and programming. MoSH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Writing samples, a short presentation, and references may be required from finalists. Academic, credit, and criminal background checks will be conducted before a final offer is made. More information about MoSH can be found on our website at www.moshmemphis.com.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$15.00 per hour

Schedule:

4 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Evenings as needed Evening shift Morning shift Weekends as needed Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Memphis, TN 38119 (Preferred) Ability to

Relocate:

Memphis, TN 38119: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person