Full-Time Primate Caregiver

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General husbandry for over 150 New World monkeys:

• Prepare and serve diets.
• Clean, repair and decorate indoor enclosures.
• Clean sanctuary buildings.
• Assist in cleaning, repairing and landscaping outdoor habitats.
• Monitor and report on the monkeys' physical and emotional well-being.
• Participate in medical procedures and restraint and capture, when necessary.
• Assist Monkey Manager to plan and monitor socialization.
• Direct and oversee interns, volunteers and groups.
• Record keeping using Animal Care Software.
• Learn and communicate to visitors the monkey’s species, back stories and natural origin.
• 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 duties include heat checks throughout the night during freezing temperatures. The work is difficult and can be stressful, but the rewards are great!

For the safety of the monkeys and co-workers, we do not accept applicants who smoke. Communal meals are vegan. You cannot store, cook or consume animals at Jungle Friends. We promote veganism.

Qualifications: You must have experience in one or more of the listed job description. We are looking for happy and healthy people to work with the monkeys. You must be friendly, even-tempered and have good communication skills, work well with others and have the ability to lead, as well as follow.

Salary: To be determined with the level of experience.

Opening Shift: 8 hours from before
Closing Shift. 8 hours to sunset.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Experience:

• Animal Care : 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Gainesville, FL 32653 (Required)

Work Location: In person