IDAHO BLACK BEAR REHAB, INC. GARDEN CITY, IDAHO

Part time - long term - flexible hours - opportunities for extra hours - possible job share

Title:

Assistant to Founder and Wildlife Rehabilitator

Location:

Garden City, Idaho

Job Description:

Responsible for the day to day care of orphaned or injured bear cubs until release - under the

supervision of wildlife rehabilitator, Sally Maughan. Duties include:

Preparing food - feeding - pick up bear scat - repairs to dens and enclosures - helping

with new arrivals and medication - pick up and unload supplies such as fruit, dog food,

hay, sorting donations of food and supples, etc. - all duties required for the day to day

care of the bears. Lifting and digging also part of the job. Also possible media exposure

involved. Great opportunity for the right person to get hands on with wildlife who is

interested in being a wildlife rehabilitator, wildlife biologist, veterinarian, or working in

any capacity with wildlife in the future.

Approximate Hours:

Hours will vary depending on what is needed for the day to day care of the bears in the rehab program. It depends on the time of year, number of bears, injuries, special needs, etc. Hours can range from 2 hours a day 7 days a week to 4-5 hours on some days. Average work day would be 3-4 hours 5 days a week with 2 days feeding and cleaning only. Generally need to be available between 10am and 3-4pm to meet the required needs for the feeding schedule. IBBR needs someone willing to be there for the daily feeding and cleaning 7 days a week, but 2 days a week will not include any other duties unless employee wants more hours and additional work needed or new bears arriving. Possibility for job share with the right two people.

Qualifications:

Experience handling wildlife is a plus, but not required as we will train - must like animals and be comfortable working with them - organizational skills - attention to detail - time management abilities - efficient - confident - willing to work hard - flexible and adjust to daily work needs compassionate and caring person - willing to learn new skills.

Salary:

$8 per hour to start - opportunity for more with the right person.

Additional Information:

IBBR is looking for the right person to stay long term. Bears can be held in the rehab program for as little as 4 months or as long as 16 months depending on the age, condition, and release time. We work with all the surrounding Western states to rehab orphaned or injured bears as needed. Since these bears are released back to the wild, IBBR restricts the day to day care to Sally, our part time employee, and one back up person. Please be honest during your interview as to whether your interest is short term or long term. IBBR is willing to train the right person, but it is important that the bears day to day care be handled by the same person during the duration of their stay at IBBR. This job is not for someone who isn’t sincerely interested in working with and learning from the bears in rehab. This is a great opportunity for someone wishing to develop a long term relationship with IBBR, go on the bear releases, or become a wildlife rehabilitator who doesn’t have the property or ability to do it on their own. On site housing is available for the right person who will stay long term.

Benefits: Tremendous opportunity to learn about bears! IBBR can be flexible on hours or days worked as long as the feeding schedule is met. Use of IBBR truck while on duty - pending insurance coverage approval. Opportunity to learn a lot of different skills. Housing and utilities provided for the right person.

Posting date:

June 15, 2009

Start Date:

July 1, 2009

To Apply:

Send resume by clicking here!

Interview Process:

Upon receipt of resume IBBR representative, Belinda Isley will contact you by e-mail or phone to arrange an interview. Final in person interview will be handled by Sally Maughan.