Educational Aide, Teaching Zoo Project Assistant
- Employer
- Santa Fe College
- Location
- Gainesville, Florida, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Jan 16, 2025
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Science & Mathematics, Other Science & Technology
- Employment Type
- Part Time
Job Description Summary
The Santa Fe College (SF) Teaching Zoo, a unique 10-acre zoo in Gainesville, Florida, is the only zoo on a college campus accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). The zoo showcases a diverse collection that contains both native and exotic species for everyone to enjoy. Visitors enjoy the Bald Eagles, White-throated capuchin monkeys, American alligators, Matschie's Tree Kangaroo and Asian small-clawed otters to name a few. These species and many other mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians are on display in a naturally shaded environment. The 1/4-mile trail through the wooded environment is lined with mulch and is stroller and/or wheelchair accessible.
We are seeking three (3) dedicated and detailed-oriented part-time Teaching Zoo Project Assistants to join our team in supporting the Teaching Zoo. As a Project Assistant, you will play a role in assisting the Zoo staff. This support includes helping to maintain habitats, keeping up Zoo grounds, and assisting with various other projects. The successful candidates will be self-motivated and be excellent team players and must be currently enrolled SF students in the Zoo Animal Technology program.
Job Description
Responsibilities and Duties Include:
- Assists curators with habitat repair and maintenance as well as
construction and demolition.
- Operates power tools in a safe and effective manner with
oversight from Zoo staff which includes power drills and saws after
proper training is completed.
- Landscaping duties that can include mowing, trimming, weeding,
and planting.
- Assists curators with veterinary needs, including capture and
restraint of animal collection, giving medications, and animal
transport.
- Assists with pest control operations on zoo grounds with
oversight from Zoo staff which includes replacing rodent blocks in
bait boxes.
- Work in a professional manor with all Zoo Animal Technology
students and staff.
- Complies with all published College Rules, procedures,
guidelines, and laws/regulations governing public employees,
including but not limited to those related to document retention
and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.
- Strictly honors the privacy, security, and confidentiality of
student records and other sensitive information according to
appropriate state, federal, and college regulations, policies, and
procedures.
- Provides service excellence through courteous, informed,
accessible, and professional engagement.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required: Must be a currently enrolled Santa Fe College student in the Zoo Animal Technology program, in good academic standing, taking six (6) or more credit hours. Some knowledge of the SF Teaching Zoo’s animal collection is a must.
Additional Requirements: A criminal background check will be conducted.
Preferred: Currently taking or have taken courses in animal welfare and/or experience in a Zoo environment.
General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural
environment.
- Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive,
able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid
growth environment.
- Communication – able to effectively communicate in a
professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using
preferred method and level as applicable to the job.
- Critical Thinking & Judgement - able to make well-reasoned,
sensible, and timely decisions based on careful, objective review
and informed analysis of available information, considerations, and
other factors.
- Ethics – able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism,
civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related
actions.
- Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule,
and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or
ahead of established time frames.
- Problem Solving – proven skills in identifying issues,
determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and
following through with implementing resolutions.
- Relationship Management – able to personally provide high level
of interactive service to others, building relationships and
addressing identified needs.
- Results Orientation – proven ability to set and exceed
established targets.
- Systems & Software - proficient level of knowledge of
Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.
- Detail Oriented - Proven accuracy and attention to
detail.
- Multi-task - Ability to expeditiously organize, coordinate,
manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to
swiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action,
and apply the appropriate response.
Santa Fe College (SF) is committed to maintaining a work and educational environment that embraces diversity and where no member of the college community is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subject to discrimination in any college program or activity based on: their race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy status, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, political opinions or affiliations, or veteran status. This commitment applies to employees, volunteers, students, and, to the extent possible, to third parties, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, and the general public. sfcollege.edu/eaeo
Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies or concerns about discrimination or harassment, including concerns about sexual harassment or sexual violence under Title IX, should be directed to: equity.officer@sfcollege.edu
Santa Fe College reserves the right to extend deadlines and/or not to offer advertised positions. Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans.
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