Live Animal Assistant at City of Fort Collins in Fort Collins, Colorado

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE: Live Animal Assistant (Hourly)
REQUISITION #: req7894
DEPARTMENT: Cultural Services
LOCATION: MUSEUM/DISCOVERY CENTER
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly View Classifications & Benefits
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time Hourly
HOURLY RATE: $15.00 per hour
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 11/29/2024.

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JOB SUMMARY
The Live Animal Assistant is a part of a team that is responsible for the daily care and husbandry of FCMoD's live animal collection on display in the Animal Encounters area of the museum. This position is under the supervision of the Live Animal Technician and works closely with the Technician, other Live Animal Assistants, and volunteers. The Animal Encounters area of the museum is one of the most popular areas on the gallery floor. Presenting healthy animals in clean and comfortable habitats is critical to both the health and safety of the animals as well as a high-quality visitor experience.

Caring for live animals is a 365 day a year job. The Live Animal team usually spends 2 hours every day (8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.) feeding and watering the animals as well as cleaning and maintaining each animal's habitat prior to the museum opening to the public. Currently the museum has 24 different animal species whose husbandry needs are met each day. Working as a team allows flexible scheduling among team members. Usually, each team member works 6-8 hours per week. Holidays are covered in a shared and equitable manner by the whole team. The ideal candidate would have some experience in the care and handling of a variety of species ranging from arthropods to small mammals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
-Daily care and feeding of FCMoD's live animal collection.
-Communicating to team mates the status of the animals daily.
-Attending team and museum meetings when required.
-Occasionally interacting with visitors interested in the live animals.
-Presenting live animal programs to the public as assigned.
-Communicating with the Live Animal Technician any supply needs, questions of care, or any issues or concerns in a timely fashion.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities but will oversee the work of volunteers.

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.


• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.


• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.


• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit; extended periods of walking and moderate physical activity required. Use hands to feel and manipulate tools and materials and reach with hands and arms. Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the necessary functions of this position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
-Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, able to analyze situations, responding quickly to deliver effective solutions.
-Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
-Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
-Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
-Ability to keep and maintain accurate records.
-Ability to comfortably interact and communicate with the public which includes ages ranging from toddlers to senior citizens and people with a wide variety of abilities.
-Knowledge of basic computer skills such as email, and Microsoft Word and Excel.

VALUES-BASED BEHAVIORS
-Listens attentively to others.
-Asks clarifying questions to gain a better understanding of the other person's views and assumptions.
-Works effectively in a team environment and actively participates in joint problem solving; willingly cooperates with co-workers.
-Identifies and takes advantage of opportunities for personal and professional development.
-Comes to meetings prepared and on time; honors work commitments; follows through on commitments; meets deadlines.
-Collaborates with other work groups and outside organizations as appropriate, in a proactive and responsive manner.
-Honors the private and confidential matters of co-workers.
-Protects the proprietary and confidential information of FCMoD.
-Follows rules, regulations, and policies.
-Positively contributes to problem solving and implementing changes.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
8th grade education and 1-2 years of proven experience and success working with and caring for a range of live animals or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience working in a museum environment a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze and interpret instructions, timelines, and standard business documents. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedural guides. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from co-workers and the public. Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None.
The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.

Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use:
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.

The City of Fort Collins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender identity and expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, genetic information, and, in certain specific circumstances, marriage to a coworker or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

POST OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED.

Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.JOB SUMMARY
The Live Animal Assistant is a part of a team that is responsible for the daily care and husbandry of FCMoD's live animal collection on display in the Animal Encounters area of the museum. This position is under the supervision of the Live Animal Technician and works closely with the Technician, other Live Animal Assistants, and volunteers. The Animal Encounters area of the museum is one of the most popular areas on the gallery floor. Presenting healthy animals in clean and comfortable habitats is critical to both the health and safety of the animals as well as a high-quality visitor experience.

Caring for live animals is a 365 day a year job. The Live Animal team usually spends 2 hours every day (8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.) feeding and watering the animals as well as cleaning and maintaining each animal's habitat prior to the museum opening to the public. Currently the museum has 24 different animal species whose husbandry needs are met each day. Working as a team allows flexible scheduling among team members. Usually, each team member works 6-8 hours per week. Holidays are covered in a shared and equitable manner by the whole team. The ideal candidate would have some experience in the care and handling of a variety of species ranging from arthropods to small mammals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
-Daily care and feeding of FCMoD's live animal collection.
-Communicating to team mates the status of the animals daily.
-Attending team and museum meetings when required.
-Occasionally interacting with visitors interested in the live animals.
-Presenting live animal programs to the public as assigned.
-Communicating with the Live Animal Technician any supply needs, questions of care, or any issues or concerns in a timely fashion.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities but will oversee the work of volunteers.

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