Natural History Museum P/T Live Animal Keeper

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County seeks a Live Animal Keeper who is responsible for the daily maintenance and care of the indoor and outdoor live animal habitats for reptiles, amphibians, fish and arthropodsin any space where they exhibited at NHM such as North Campus, Insect Zoo, and Nature Lab.

Essential Functions:

• Primarily responsible for general maintenance of exhibit areas, behind-the-scenes areas, and live animal care.
• Maintains accurate records of animal care tasks performed and observations of, animal health and conditions.
• Attends to sick, stressed and injured animals in accordance with procedures established by veterinary staff and Vertebrate/Invertebrate Live Animal Program Managers.
• May assist with procurement of live animal food and supplies as needed.
• May assist in the field collection of live animals.

This position has the following requirements:

• Basic understanding of all equipment used to maintain live animals.
• Ability to work safety and efficiently around live animals in a way that promotes well being of live animals and staff.
• Use of safety equipment and clothing to protect Live Animal Program animals and staff health and safety.
• Ability to cover shifts of fellow Live Animal Keeper including holidays, weekends and sick days.
• College level coursework or accredited certification, and/or demonstrated experience in animal husbandry required.
• Basic word and email skills.

Salary is $13.50/hour. This is a part time (3 days a week), temporary (for one year), non-exempt (over time eligible) position. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until position is filled. The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please, No Phone Calls. Visit nhm.org job pages for information on how to apply.