Avian Care Specialist
About the role
We are looking for two caregivers who are ready to dedicate themselves to something truly meaningful: caring for the 750 parrots who call The Oasis home. Currently seeking a couple to fill 2 Full-Time positions and occupy housing together on site. However, single applicants may apply for consideration should positions remain available.
Responsibilities
- Daily feeding, which includes cleaning of food bowls and feeding areas, and preparing diets
- Daily cleaning and maintenance of all cages and enclosures
- Monitoring the health of all animals and providing supportive medical care as needed, including administering medications
- Providing enrichment and socialization interactions for happy and healthy birds
- Maintaining sanctuary grounds
- Special projects and events as needed
Requirements
- High school diploma required; college courses preferred
- Previous bird care and handling experience a plus
- Full time position - 40 hours per week with overtime as needed
- Employees are scheduled 5 days with a 2-day weekend; must be willing to work weekends and holidays
- Must be in good physical condition: able to continually bend, reach, kneel, stoop, twist, lift, push, pull, stand for long periods and walk on uneven terrain
- Ability to lift and carry 40 pounds
- Must be able to perform regular, strenuous duties in all desert weather conditions (rain, wind, snow) and weather extremes (hot and cold)
- Must be able to work in indoor and outdoor dusty environments
- Allergens are heavy due to desert dust and bird dander/dust
- Must be able to tolerate high levels of noise
- Will be exposed to animal waste and potentially aggressive parrots
- Mechanical or maintenance skills are beneficial
- Compassion and dependability a must
- Able to work independently but be cohesive with the team
- Must be willing to live onsite in Oasis provided housing
- Must possess a valid Driver's License and reliable vehicle capable of handling county maintained dirt roads
How to apply
Please send your cover letter, resume and three professional references to:
Janet Trumbule
Executive Director of Administration
jetrumbule@the-oasis.org
520-212-4737 office
Visit our web-site at www.the-oasis.org to learn about the important work we do.
As part of the application process, selected applicants will be requested to travel to the sanctuary and volunteer a minimum of 4 days. We can offer accommodations on site, travel expenses negotiable. Food is at the applicant's expense.
This is a full time job.