NYA Animal Care Associate - Ocean Wonders Job at Wildlife Conservation Society, New York, NY

THZQRzVmSnhWK3U0UEVuN0ZnMXZsZVdaL2c9PQ==
  • Wildlife Conservation Society
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Animal Care Associate

WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world's premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. We run field programs spanning 60 countries and the entire ocean. We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our more than 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.

Days: 36 hours per week each (4 days/week)

Salary: Range $19-$21/hr

Period: March 1, 2026 until October 31, 2026

Schedule: Must be able to work weekdays as well as Saturdays, Sundays and holidays

Position Summary: The Animal Care Associate works closely with the Ocean Wonders: Sharks! (OWS) animal keepers to assist in taking care of the collection within the OWS building, Holding Pools (HP), Sea Change (SC), and Aquatic Care Facility (ACF)

Principle Duties/Responsibilities: Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Assists in feeding and daily care of collection animals at the aquarium including operation of their enclosures and habitats.
  • Participate in cleaning of public areas in and around exhibits, aquariums, tanks, and enclosures.
  • Assist in preparing animal diets or other food supplements. May assist in both requisition and record keeping of food and other supplies.
  • Inspect exhibits and facilities to ascertain that environmental conditions are appropriate, including filtration, water quality, lighting, temperature, cleanliness, and take necessary action to ensure such.
  • Observe the animals and report promptly on any indication of illness or problems with environmental parameters or life support.
  • Participate in the transfer of animals from one aquarium, cage, pen, zoo, etc. to another.
  • Aid, help and inform the public regarding the facility, its animals and exhibits.

Job Tags

Local area, Weekend work, Weekday work

Similar Jobs

Salient Motion

Engineering Summer Internship Job at Salient Motion

 ...Engineering Summer Internship Torrance, CA Salient Motion is building a modular motion and actuation platform that is redefining how aerospace...  ...you will work directly with our engineering team across mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, and systems level... 

Gecko Hospitality

Restaurant Sous Chef Job at Gecko Hospitality

 ...Job Description Job Description Restaurant Sous Chef Upscale Dining Concept Are you a Sous Chef who is looking for an opportunity...  ...to its Clientele is evident in the advanced networking and technology skills our professional recruiters possess in identifying... 

Crew Life at Sea

Wine Steward Job at Crew Life at Sea

 ...Wine Steward The Wine Steward is responsible for the entire onboard wine program to include sales, inventory and proper requisitioning procedures. This position will also assist the wait staff with selling of wines during dinner service in the Main Dining Rooms and... 

1872 Consulting

Background Investigator - Versification Specialist (Office Administrator) Job at 1872 Consulting

 ...Background Investigator Verification Specialist (Office Administrator) Examina Investigations LLC Rosemont, IL & West Loop Chicago Compensation $15/hr Part-Time position, opportunity for PTO, Full-Time Position and Promotion Summary: Examina is a background checking... 

Christus Health

Registered Nurse - General Surgery Job at Christus Health

 ...Santa Rosa Family Health Center. Summary: The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently...  ...BLS required RN License in state of employment or compact Work Schedule: PRN Work Type: Per Diem As Needed...