Job Description

Division: Wildlife
Classification: Salary, Full-time, exempt
Direct Support: Curator of Wildlife
Supervises: N/A
Salary Range: $48,000+ DOE

About us

Since opening in 1982, HIGH DESERT MUSEUM has brought together wildlife, cultures, art and natural resources to promote an understanding of North America\xe2\x80\x99s High Desert country. We do so through indoor and outdoor exhibits, wildlife in natural habitats, living history demonstrations and dynamic programs on a beautiful, 135-acre campus in the pine forest. The Museum is a nonprofit organization accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, is a Smithsonian Affiliate, was the 2019 recipient of the Western Museums Association\xe2\x80\x99s Charles Redd Award for Exhibition Excellence and was awarded the 2021 National Medal for Museum and Library Services. During the 2018-19 fiscal year, 195,000 visitors enjoyed the Museum.

The Museum is located in Bend, Oregon, a fast-growing, charismatic city nestled against the Cascade Range at the edge of the High Desert. We strive to be inclusive, culturally humble, relevant, curious, and mindful. As a team, we work together to wildly excite and responsibly teach, creating connection to and dialogue about the High Desert.

About this job and what you\xe2\x80\x99ll do

The Wildlife Specialist (herpetology) is responsible for the safety, well-being, and exhibition of reptiles, amphibians and fish in human care at the High Desert Museum. In addition to animal welfare, our Wildlife Specialists engage with visitors in delivering wildlife programs and participate in the maintenance of wildlife exhibits. A day on the wildlife team will involve daily husbandry tasks of ectotherms such as cleaning, diet preparation, feeding, managing their environment, training and enrichment, followed by conducting public programs with ambassador animals.

About who you are

You have an associate or bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in biological science or related discipline or the equivalent hands-on work experience/knowledge. A Certified Interpretive Guide Certification is preferred. You possess an enthusiasm for learning about and staying current on all aspects of wildlife and human relationships with the landscape of the High Desert region. You are also familiar with basic tools for groundskeeping, construction of exhibit elements and use of equipment associated with the safe handling of trained wildlife.

Want to learn more?

For a detailed job description listing the essential functions of this position and the education, experience, and skills requirements, click here.

Importantly, we recognize and honor that the qualifications required to excel in this position can come from a range of both professional and lived experiences. In the job description we describe what we believe to be important qualifications for a candidate to have while remaining open to the diversity of experiences that can lead to these skill sets. Position descriptions are often presented in a way that leaves qualified candidates feeling unwelcome, intimidated, uncomfortable and/or unqualified to apply. Recognizing that, we strongly encourage anyone who feels passionate about this work and believes they have what it takes to thrive in this role to apply.

Want to apply?

Please send a resume & cover letter to: jobs@highdesertmuseum.org

The Museum provides an equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Mission

The High Desert Museum wildly excites and responsibly teaches through innovative, interdisciplinary experiences, creating connection to and dialogue about the High Desert.

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