Bird Husbandry

6320 Bandera Road, San Antonio, Texas

Full-time

Posted on January 08, 2024

Contract overview

This is a placement contract between you and the employer. If the employer hires a candidate you submit, you'll be paid the contract amount.

The payments begin when the candidate starts and are disbursed over time. The contract terms are:

Market price: $4,000 USDEst.

Payment schedule: Paid monthly over 11 months

Job Details

Pay: From $11 an hour

Job type: Part-time, Full-time

Shift and schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Weekends as needed
  • 10 hour shift
  • Flextime
  • Holidays

Location: 6320 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, TX 78238


Benefits

Flextime


Austin Aquarium is seeking motivated, dedicated, and experienced individuals to become part of our Bird Husbandry Team. Bird Trainer will be responsible for all aspects of the daily care of our large resident parrots, providing an enriching environment for the animals and educational experiences for guests.


Essential Responsibilities:

  • Participate in the primary care of the large parrots
  • Routine cleaning and maintenance of the birdhouse and other bird areas
  • Prepare food and feed according to established procedures
  • Maintain all feeding and medical records
  • Participate in behavioral enrichment
  • Be able to handle Parakeet duties when needed
  • Narrate and interact with birds during educational bird shows and answering guest questions
  • Maintain professional working relationships with entire aquarium staff and maintain a professional appearance
  • Be able to work both independently and as a team
  • May plan and direct the work of junior trainers, interns, and volunteers
  • Monitor and ensure safe working environments for birds, staff, and guests
  • Public speaking and presentations during outreach events as required

Requested Requirements:

  • Dedicated bird enthusiast.
  • Candidates must be either U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
  • Must be able to understand, communicate, and follow written and oral instructions
  • Must have excellent public speaking skills over a microphone
  • Candidates should be in good physical condition and capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • Able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as scheduled.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $12.00 per hour


Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

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