HELP WANTED - PRIMATE CAREGIVER
Mindy's Memory Primate Sanctuary is seeking an experienced live-in primate caregiver to assist the Director with all facets of animal care and shelter management. This position currently offers a $150 a month stipend plus a furnished efficiency apartment and utilities. In the future a larger stipend may be available.
The caregiver will work with a variety of monkey species, including Herpes-B positive macaques. Responsibilities will include diet preparation and feeding, enclosure and grounds cleaning and maintenance, careful animal observation and record keeping, assisting in any needed medical procedures, and providing daily enrichment. The position will also include public relations, fundraising, training and supervision of volunteers, and assistance with various administrative tasks, as-needed. The caregiver will be trained in all aspects of running a primate shelter and may be called upon to oversee operations by themselves on occasion.
The successful applicant will be a mature, highly motivated, caring self-starter with a strong knowledge of primatology and several years experience in primate care, including working in bio-hazardous conditions. They should possess a genuine love for animals and an enthusiasm for contributing to their daily well-being. They should be able to quickly learn the daily routine and the normal condition and behavior of each monkey individual. Good observation and organization skills are a must, as is the ability and willingness to assume increasing responsibility. The individual must unafraid of hard work, and able to work outdoors under any weather conditions, performing any necessary task, often with very little help. The individual, after completion of a training period, should be able to assess the daily needs of the monkeys and the facility and act accordingly without having to be told what to do or closely monitored. They should be able to supervise the work of volunteers while maintaining their own work schedule, and display professionalism in all dealings with the general public. Some knowledge of computers is preferred.
Please send resume, letter of interest, and work and personal references to:
Mindy's Memory Primate Sanctuary
P.O. Box 134
Newcastle, OK 73065Or you can send these by email:
All references will be checked. Negative TB test required.
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