Museum Aide I - Historic Sites Program and Animal Care Assistant

Salary Range: $15.14 - $18.93 Hourly

Hiring Range: $15.14 - $17.04 Hourly

Job Summary

The Seasonal Animal Care Assistant assists staff in feeding and caring for a variety of farmyard animals. Duties include assisting in the feeding and care of a variety of farmyard animals under direction from other staff. The position will work an average of 10-15 hours a week depending on animal care needs from Early April until late September.  

Experience, Knowledge, Skills:

Minimum Requirements

• Three (3) months experience in animal care including both small and large livestock including knowledge of and practice in, feeding, cleaning, supply organization, welfare monitoring, and safety handling procedures. 
• Three (3) months of feed and supply organizational experience including stocking, organizing, and monitoring usage of feed and supplies. 
• Valid CO driver’s license and good driving record.

Preferred

• Three (3) months of animal healthcare experience including first aid for common injuries, and knowledge of common illnesses.  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Collaboration skills, including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal. 
• Computer skills, including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and learn and experiment with new software and systems.
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others.
• Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details accurately and clearly.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ages.
• Experience working with audiences from children to seniors in informal or formal learning environments.
• Knowledge of and interest in Greeley, Weld County, and Colorado history.
• Knowledge of or interest in historic skillsets ranging from skills such as fiber craft, historic cooking, blacksmithing, printing, and/or similar others.
• Animal care experience with small and/or large livestock including knowledge of and practice in, feeding, cleaning, supply organization, welfare monitoring, and safety handling procedures.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and best practices, including customer needs assessments, meeting quality service standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of incident response and handling methodologies.
• Customer service skills, including the ability to actively listen, address customer needs, defuse tense situations, and maintain an open, flexible, and friendly demeanor.

Essential Functions:

• Ensures all animals in museum’s care are properly fed, watered, and have clean and proper bedding.  
• Monitors animal’s health and contact supervisor/owner veterinarian if healthcare needs arise. 
• Provides basic first aid to animals within level of experience under guidance from animal owner/veterinarian. 
• Moves animals to and from pens/coops for events, cleaning, and other purposes. 
• Assists in creating supply and feed lists for purchasing.  
• Maintains tools and equipment, barn storage areas, and other spaces where work is accomplished. 
• Sets-up & takes-down animal pens and coops for events involving animal participation. 
• Operates city vehicles and UTVs to pick up and move around animal feed and needed supplies.  
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the public. 
• Assists in training other employees and volunteers in animal care procedures.  
• Works independently as well as with others, including handling difficult situations using tact, patience, and good judgment. 
• Always follow workplace and livestock safety practices and procedures. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.  

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

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ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting.  Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: HR@Greeleygov.com .

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