Part-time Seasonal Husbandry Specialist

Part-time Seasonal Husbandry Specialist Tracy Aviary - 3.6 Salt Lake City, UT Job Details Part-time | Seasonal | Full-time $15 - $17 an hour 22 hours ago Qualifications Outdoor work

Full Job Description Tracy Aviary Liberty Park Campus:

We are excited to announce an opening for two Seasonal Part-time Husbandry Specialist positions in our Bird Care Department. These positions will support an experienced and committed team of animal care professionals. If you are interested in a summer job that supports a valuable mission in our community please consider applying!

Job Title:

Seasonal Husbandry Specialist Job Status:

Part-time, Non-Exempt (20-30 hrs/wk), Seasonal, 3 months

Relationships:

Works within the Bird Care Department, supporting full-time staff in Aviculture and Bird Show Areas, may interact with the public.

Location:

Tracy Aviary at

Liberty Park Compensation:

Hourly, $15-17.00/hr,

DOE Schedule:

Shifts are 7:30-4pm. Must be able to work weekends and holidays (shift hours will range between 7:30-4 depending on scheduling needs)

Job Summary:

Tracy Aviary's Bird Care Department is seeking a part-time Seasonal Husbandry Specialist to support an experienced bird care team in daily routine needs including cleaning of exhibits, weeding and plant care, diet preparation, enrichment preparation and other duties related to the support and care of the Aviary Bird Collection. This is a seasonal, entry level position that will need the commitment of 2-3 months with minimal flexibility. If there are concerns or questions about meeting this commitment, please contact Kate Lyngle-Cowand at before applying.

Position Details:

Start Date:

July 1, 2026 (or sooner if there is availability)

End Date:

~August 31 or September 30, 2026

Primary Duties:

Cleaning of exhibits (including removal of feces, left over food items, crates etc) Raking, weeding, substrate removal or addition, and plant care Preparing diets that can contain meat and nuts (this includes preparation of feeder animals such as mice and rabbits) Recording daily information on hard copy charts/forms or through various logging systems through Google and/or data entry system. Other duties as delegated by Aviculture and Bird Show staff

Job Qualifications:

Studies have shown that potential employees who are women, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color are much less likely to apply for a position unless they feel they meet every qualification as described. We are committed to finding the best overall candidate and welcome candidates who may come from less traditional backgrounds. Please think about the breadth of your life experience when considering the following list of qualifications: Qualifications must include one of the following: 1. Completion of Tracy Aviary Aviculture/Bird Show Internship Program 2. At least 20 hours of volunteer work within the Bird Care Department 3. 6 Months working in a zoo, animal care, wildlife rehab, veterinary type facility with focus on exotic animals. Applicants must have the ability to work outside in all types of weather spending most of an 8 hour date, Workload is highly physical and will require the ability to bend, lift, walk, and pull throughout the shift.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with birds and or exotic animals Experience working in a zoo or wildlife rehab setting Experience managing time efficiently in a fast paced environment Ability to pass a background check

Comments:

This position involves physical work outdoors throughout the year in varying environmental conditions that range from excessive heat in the summer to extreme cold in the winter. Physical work requirements include lifting, bending, cleaning, use of non-motorized and motorized tools, pulling of carts, carrying items up to a weight of 50lbs, etc. To apply please send resume and cover letter to: Kate Lyngle-Cowand (She/Her) Curator of Bird Care