<h5>Facility</h5>
<p>Orlando Science Center</p>
<h5>Closing Date</h5><p>
[jobclosingdate]</p>
<h6>Description</h6>
Part-time Temporary Position 

The Organization for Bat Conservation (OBC) and Orlando Science Center are collaborating on a temporary exhibit about bats from Sept 20 to December 31, 2014. OBC is seeking part-time animal care personnel that will also act as educators. Hours 8am to 4pm. This position will be responsible for caring for the live bats and the educational museum exhibit. 

This position requires an outgoing personality with excellent communication skills, positive attitude, and collaborative mindset. The responsibilities and duties of this position include: perform routine husbandry and environmental maintenance; feed prescribed diets; perform assigned and approved animal enrichment activities and trainings. Keepers will also work collaboratively with volunteers, staff and interns. Qualified candidates must have a General knowledge of Zoonotic Disease and preferably training with bats. 
<h6>Education and Pre-requisites</h6>
Other qualifications and experience required: demonstrate capacity to engage and communicate with people of all ages; four-year degree in biology or related field (or equivalent); minimum two (2) years of experience in work relevant to related animal husbandry; ability to lift up to 60 pounds; able to bend, stoop, crawl and maneuver around enclosures; ability to work inside and outside; possession of a valid driver license; must have pre-exposure rabies and tetanus vaccines; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to work safely, recognize safety hazards, and apply proper safety precautions; ability to work varied schedules including weekends, some evenings, and holidays; ability to operate vehicles such as trucks and vans.
<h6>Compensation and benefits</h6>
$12 per hour
<h6>Application instructions</h6>
Applicants must send a typed resume, cover letter, copy of driver’s license, and 2 reference contacts to Rob Mies, Executive Director, at rmies@batconservation.org by August 15, 2014. 
