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Wildlife Rehabilitation Assistant/s), Seasonal Jobs in Massillon, Ohio, USA at Stark Parks
Position: Wildlife Rehabilitation Assistant(s), Seasonal
Stark County Park District is currently seeking to add a total of four (4) seasonal Wildlife Rehabilitation Assistants tojoin our team. If you are passionate about wildlife animals big and small and have some experience in animal care please read on to find out how you canjoin our team!
Essential Functions:
Facilitate the process of intake, rehabilitation, monitoring and release of injured, orphaned, and diseased native wildlife as permitted by governing regulations (local, state and federal)
Provide physical intake examination andcritical caretechniques such as handling, wound care, stabilization, bandaging, etc.
Ensure completing necessary daily intake forms and other documentation
Cleaning and preparing of animal caging, animal diets, laundry duties, and general housekeeping duties
Interact with the public via telephone or in person and educate about Ohio Native Wildlife through public presentations
Encounter moderate to frequent exposure to insects, poisonous vegetation, zoonotic diseases and moderate exposure to outside weather conditions throughout the year.
Skills/Experience/Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively orally with adiversepopulation
Effective organizational skills
Effective interpersonal skills
Ability to provide excellent customer service under highly emotional circumstances
Some experience in wildlife rehabilitation (examination,critical care, medication, feeding, etc.)
Ability to frequently handle loads in excess of 40 lbs with or without assistance
Basic Requirements:
Some (3-6 months minimum) wildlife rehabilitation, or veterinary experience, or related field required. Ohio state certification in Wildlife Rehabilitation I preferred, not required.
Rate:$12.00 per hour
Hours:Average of 32 hours/week, 2 seasonal’s March 24, 2025 through November 10, 2025 & 2 seasonal’s April 14, 2025 through December 1, 2025
These openings require working pre-determined schedules, including various hours and days of the week including weekends and holidays.
Must be eligible for employment in the United States, have a valid driver’s license, and be insurable. Pre-employment background check and drug screening will be performed.
EOE – M/F/D/V
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Title: Wildlife Rehabilitation Assistant/s), Seasonal
Company: Stark Parks
Location: Massillon, Ohio, USA
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care, Healthcare
