Part-Time Family Farm Staff - Oregon City, United States - Oregon Metro

Description

Salary: $ $39.76 Hourly

Location : Oregon Zoo, OR

Job Type: Part Time

Job Number: Zoo-FF

Department: Oregon Zoo - OZ

Opening Date: 05/28/2024

Closing Date: 6/12/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

Position Summary

Hello, we're Metro Metro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. The work the people of Metro do every day benefits the lives of the people who live here, today, and tomorrow.

The Oregon Zoo is looking for a Part-Time Family Farm Staff employee. This position will include direct care for the animals in the Family Farm and presenting formal and informal educational live-animal programs throughout the year to a wide variety of audiences, with a particular focus on younger guests. Applicants should be comfortable working in a fast-paced variable environment and be a strong team player. Requires excellent communication and critical thinking skills.

The Oregon Zoo has a reputation for leading groundbreaking research, participates in local and global conservation efforts, and strives to exceed AZA animal wellbeing standards. The zoo is deeply committed to sustainability and conservation education.

As the Part-Time Family Farm Staff you will

• Present engaging and inspirational conservation education programming to a variety of audiences using effective storytelling techniques. Presentations may include animal encounters, media appearances, public events, and other zoo-related programming.
• Work with managers and internal stakeholders to follow appropriate presentation methods for animals used in educational settings, guided by industry best practice standards.
• Handle and train the Farm species under care for programs using operant conditioning techniques.
• Perform day-to-day husbandry as required for species under care. This includes maintaining standards of care as outlined by area curator, administering prescribed medications, preparing prescribed diet and monitoring food consumption, creating and providing behavioral enrichment, and complying with all record keeping protocols. Regularly communicate with supervisor regarding husbandry.
• Perform daily care and maintenance of enclosures, food and water receptacles; check condition of animal environments to assess security and safety of animals; alert supervisor and initiate corrective actions as needed.
• Observe animals to identify normal and abnormal behavior, health problems, adjustments to diet, and changes or response to medication. Identify and report concerns to area supervisor.
• Maintain care standards and comply with all USDA and AZA rules, regulations, and guidelines; work in compliance with safety rules, OSHA standards, work rules, and zoo area policies and procedures.
• Document supply needs and work with supervisor to acquire items used for the area's daily operations of animal care, training, and educational programming.
• Assist the public and other employees in a professional and courteous manner and follow both written and verbal instructions.
• Effectively communicate to area supervisors, team members, and other zoo departments and guests.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Attributes for success

• Ability to communicate ideas and educational messaging effectively for groups of all sizes and backgrounds; experience with public engagement.
• Knowledge of animal husbandry and presentation techniques for a variety of domestic and exotic animal species.
• Ability to maintain comprehensive and accurate records.
• Comfort and experience working around animals.
• Ability to work well independently and function as a team member.
• Ability to learn prescribed routines quickly and work without close supervision.
• Ability to perform essential duties, which may include lifting up to 50 pounds and working outside in all weather conditions.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
At Metro, we strive to cultivate diversity, advance equity, and practice inclusion in all of its work. This means attracting and empowering a workforce that is inclusive of a broad range of human qualities. Workplace diversity is both a moral imperative and a business strength, essential to providing quality support and services to our region. Metro's goal is to hire, develop and retain highly skilled and talented individuals across all departments and programs who best reflect the diversity of our community.

TO QUALIFY
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific in your application materials on how your background is relevant.

Minimum qualifications

• Associate's degree in a field related program area and 2 years experience working with animals in educational programming; OR
• High school diploma or GED and 4 years of experience working with animals in educational programming; OR
• Any combination of education and experience which would provide the candidate with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job

Part-Time: This position is a part-time opportunity expected to work 20 hours per week.

If this statement is true for you, then you may be ineligible to apply
If you were terminated for cause during any employment with Metro, or resigned in lieu of termination, you may be ineligible for rehire for a minimum of 3 years.

Like to have qualifications
You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider them when identifying the most qualified candidates. Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience, including the military, or life experience that are relevant for this position.

• Experience presenting scripted and non-scripted programming to the public
• Additional education in biology, zoology, educational interpreting, or a related field
• Experience with positive reinforcement training of animals.
• Experience with animal husbandry in a zoo setting.

SCREENING AND EVALUATION

The application packet:The application packet consists of the following required documents. Please ensure that you upload these documents in your online application. Make sure your application is complete, missing any part of these items could result in an incomplete application and will not be moved forward in the recruitment.

• A completed online application
• Complete responses to supplemental questions

The selection process: We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows. The selection process is subject to change.

• Initial review of minimum qualifications
• In-depth evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates
• Consideration of top candidates/interviews
• Testing/assessments (if applicable)
• Reference check

COMPENSATION, BENEFITS AND REPRESENTATON
The full-salary range for this position is step 1 - $29.65 per hour to step 7 - $39.76 per hour. However, unless a candidate's qualifications justify, based on the requirements and Metro's internal equity review process, the appointment will likely be made between step 1 - $29.65 per hour to the equity range step 3 - $32.70 per hour.

This position is or is not eligible for overtime and is non-represented or represented by AFSCME 3580. It is classified as an Education Technician.

Classification descriptions are typically written broadly and do not include the specific duties and responsibilities of the positions.

Questions?
Recruiter: Megan Warneke
Email:

Additional Information

Equal employment opportunity
All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made, or any other status protected by law.

Accommodation
Metro will gladly provide a reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter outlined in the job announcement in advance to request assistance.

Veterans' preference
Under Oregon Law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans' preference when applying for Metro positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans' preference for this job, please provide qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.

Pay equity at Metro
No matter who you are or where you work at Metro, you deserve to be paid fairly for the work you do.Every worker must get equal pay for equal work regardless of your gender, race, age, or other protected characteristics. has established processes and conducts routine pay equity reviews as part of the hiring process to ensure compliance with the 2017 Oregon Pay Equity Act.

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Metro
Led by an elected council, this unique government gives all residents of greater Portland a voice in shaping the future and provides parks, venues, services, and tools at a regional scale. We find solutions for our area's garbage and recycling that protect clean air and water; help plan land use and development to provide jobs and safe transportation; manage local venues that provide a connection to arts and culture and help keep the economy growing; protect 17,000 acres of parks and natural areas, and run the Oregon Zoo, to keep nature close to home.

As part of the Metro family, Oregon Zoo helps make greater Portland a great place to call home. Metro brings people together to shape the future of our area and provides parks, venues, services, and tools at a regional scale.

The Oregon Zoo and MetroThe Oregon Zoo inspires visitors to learn about protecting endangered species and restoring native habitats and is the state's most popular paid attraction. The zoo's roughly 320 employees welcome more than 1.3 million visitors each year.

As part of the Metro family, you play a vital role in serving the people of the greater Portland region.

Family members, including eligible spouses, domestic partners, and children, are covered under most of our benefits programs. Benefits vary depending on position and full-time, part-time, and variable hour status.

This is a budgeted, regular status position with a full-time schedule. The position is eligible for these benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision health insurance
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation, holiday, and other leave
• Paid parental leave
• Full contribution to Oregon PERS retirement
• No-cost TriMet Hop Pass
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training opportunities
• Flexible schedules depending on position and department
• Hybrid/Telework living in Oregon /Washington depending on position and department

Metro also offers a variety of perks for all employees, including free admission to the Oregon Zoo (including ZooLights), Oxbow and Blue Lake Regional Parks, membership discount at Lloyd Athletic Club, credit union eligibility and more. Employees also receive access to financial wellness and legal consultation services, as well as first-time home buying and ownership counseling.

Some positions are represented by a union and have additional benefits.

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Describe your experience delivering engaging and educational programming to public audiences. Please include your experience with audiences of different sizes and ages, and if animals were a part of these programs. (Please limit your response to 500 words or fewer).

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Describe your experience with positive reinforcement animal training, including some examples of successfully trained behaviors and on which species (Please limit your response to 500 words or fewer).

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