Primate Caregiver in Gainesville, Florida For Sale

Hiring Organization: Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary provides lifetime care to New World monkeys from diverse backgrounds and includes monkeys retired from university research programs, ex-pet monkeys, and monkeys confiscated by government authorities. Monkeys living at Jungle Friends include capuchin monkeys, squirrel monkeys, spider monkeys, marmosets, and tamarins. Jungle Friends is licensed by the USDA and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, is accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries, and is a member of the North American Association of Primate Sanctuaries. Monkeys living at Jungle Friends enjoy species-appropriate housing that includes outside naturalistic habitats.
Position Description: Primate caregivers at Jungle Friends work under the supervision of Sanctuary Managers to provide care to 300 New World monkeys. The caregiver is expected to take a team leader role in sanctuary operations. Primate caregivers must be proactive and confirm all necessary daily tasks are completed to ensure 1) a high standard of care is provided to resident monkeys daily 2) and enclosures and habitats and sanctuary facilities are maintained daily 3) all activities comply with accreditation standards as well as state and federal regulations.
Duties include:
Report to Sanctuary Managers all primate care and sanctuary facility needs that arise and attend staff meetings.
Monitor the physical and emotional well-being of resident monkeys.
Prepare and serve diets.
Clean inside enclosures and outside naturalistic habitats.
Provide toy and food enrichments.
With Sanctuary Managers plan and monitor social interactions.
Participate in medical procedures that may involve capture and restraint.
Maintain, repair and landscape outdoor habitats.
Maintain, repair and furnish indoor enclosures.
Construct and furnish new habitats.
General sanctuary facilities and grounds keeping repair and maintenance.
Recordkeeping
Learn about each the ecology and behavior of each monkey species at the sanctuary and the life histories of the resident monkeys.
Participate in fundraising campaigns, outreach and advocacy for captive primates.
The work is labor intensive and the Florida climate is very hot and humid in the summer. In the winter, temperatures can drop to the 20s, and shared duties include heater checks throughout the night during freezing temperatures. The work is difficult and can be stressful, but the rewards are great!
Qualifications/Experience: You must have experience working with animals and can live on-site. We are looking for healthy, highly motivated, Primate Caregivers to ensure each monkey receives a high standard of care. You must be friendly, even-tempered, have good communication skills, work well with others, and have the ability to lead, as well as follow.
For the safety of the monkeys and co-workers smoking is prohibited at the sanctuary. We promote vegetarianism/veganism. Residents of the sanctuary are expected to prepare meals on-site accordingly. Communal meals at the sanctuary are vegan.
Term of Appointment: This is a permanent position. There is a 90-day probation period at minimum wage A minimum commitment of one-year is requested.
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Contact Information: Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary xxxx5 N SR 121 Gainesville, FL xxxx3 USA
Telephone Number: (386)462-xxxx
Fax Number: (386)418-xxxx
Website: http:www.junglefriends.org
E-mail Address: applicant@junglefriends.org
How to apply
http:www.junglefriends.org/about/employment/
http:www.junglefriends.org/about/internships/how-to-apply.html
We use the same application for interns and staff.
Send your resume and completed application to applicant@junglefriends.org