Great Ape Caregiver Position Available

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

The Center for Great Apes has an opening for a paid position as a Great

Ape Caregiver. The focus of this position is to provide optimal care for

the health and welfare of the sanctuary orangutans and chimpanzees.

 

Working with the apes at the sanctuary is not just a job. Our caregivers

have a commitment to our apes and love what the sanctuary stands for.

 

The Center for Great Apes seeks a qualified individual who is committed

to our primate residents and who share the values of the Center in providing

permanent care with dignity for the apes. We look for candidates who are

enthusiastic, cheerful, have positive attitudes, and are supportive of other

staff members.

 

Applicants must be able to do hard work in different situations (and hot

weather) and be willing to strictly follow our safety policies and protocols.

 

Required Qualifications

 

Caregiving internship or 2 years’ experience in animal husbandry.

 

At least two years of college in related subject.

 

Have a philosophy of animal care and animal respect that blends with the

Center's mission.

 

Be able to lift 50 pounds (chow bags, hay bales, fire hose hammocks, etc.)

 

Be able to climb 20 ft. ladders to clean

 

Be able to work in inclement weather

 

Be available to work any day of the week including weekends and holidays

 

Realize that all staff are part of a team whose goal is to provide the best

possible care for the resident apes by supporting each staff member of the

team in helping with chores and sharing duties

 

Demonstrate performance success during initial 90-day introductory period

in new position

 

Preferred Qualifications

 

2+ years of great ape husbandry experience.

 

Associate or Bachelor college degree in animal-related sciences.

 

Send all resumes with an application to rhonda@centerforgreatapes.org. 

The application is located above.  This position will close on August 5,

2018.