Our Mission:
The World Bird Sanctuary’s mission is to protect and preserve birds and their habitats through conservation, rehabilitation, and education.
Salary: $31,200 annually, 40 hrs per week
Position:
The following is a basic list of the daily duties for the keeper position. Under the guidance of the Nature Center Manager, the keeper responsibilities include:
- Assisting with the daily preparation and feeding of bird diets.
- Assisting with the behavior training and enrichment of the birds.
- Assisting with general site maintenance.
- Daily handling of raptors.
- Daily care and feeding of non-avian species.
- Leading educational programs on and off-site with our animal ambassadors.
- Maintaining a positive work environment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Experience Preferred:
- Prior experience with wildlife; raptor experience is preferable.
- Must be able to lift 40lbs with relative ease.
- Must be willing to work primarily outdoors in both cold and hot weather.
- Must work well in a team-oriented environment
Keepers are generally assigned to one department but will be cross-trained to work in other departments as the staff schedule requires.
How to Apply
Please submit a letter of recommendation along with your resume and cover letter with at least two references to the email address below.
Kelsey Rumley, Director of Education
krumley@worldbirdsanctuary.org