Conservation Head-Starting Technician

Conservation Head

• Starting Technician (Part
• Time)Toledo Zoo & Aquarium Our Conservation Department is currently seeking Part-Time Head
• Starting Technicians We are seeking two part-time technicians to handle daily care and husbandry of our Lake Sturgeon restoration initiative and provide support for our Blandings Turtle and Copperbelly Watersnake head-starting programs.

This position reports to the Director of Vertebrate Conservation, is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, requires a minimum of 24 hours worked and may require work on weekends and holidays.

Application Deadline:

5/11/2026

• NOTE
• Housing is

NOT ProvidedEssential Job Functions:

Daily feeding, cleaning, and care of the captive conservation collection. Collecting accurate data, including weights, measurements, feedings, etc.

Attention to detail, especially pertaining to the head-started animals. Weekly collection updates to supervisor.

Training and supervising teenage volunteers or staffAdditional Zoo-related tasks as required. Minimum Training & Qualification Must be 18+ years of ageWillingness and ability to work varying hoursCommitment to maintaining a safe work environment Dedication to accurate and thorough data collection Self-motivated with a positive attitude Respectful and professional in interactions with other team members, partners, and the public Must have the ability to lift 50lbsThe Toledo Zoo is a drug-free workplace, including marijuana. Additional Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degreePrior experience working with captive turtles, snakes, or fish.

Previous work with teenage volunteers or community outreach.

To ApplyPlease submit the following to the Toledo Zoos ADP site: 1) cover letter indicating you meet the job requirements and your available start and end dates; 2) resume/CV; and, 3) names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references.

• NOTE
• : The ADP site will give you the option of including a cover letter, but it is still required.

QuestionsContact Matt Cross at 419-385-5721 x2156 or matt.cross@toledozoo.org. Toledo Zoo full-time and part-time employees have exclusive access to PNC EarnedIt, powered by DailyPay. This voluntary benefit allows employees to access a portion of their earned wages before payday, including pay for hours worked that same day. Learn more here. The Toledo Zoo is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, genetic information, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.