Ambassador Animal Specialist

Job overview

The Ambassador Animal Specialist role is onsite in Stoneham, MA; compensation is not specified. The position is part of Zoo New England’s Education Department and supports animal care and public education. The specialist provides daily care and maintains the welfare of ambassador animals, keeps health and enrichment records, and contributes to training and enrichment programs. The role also facilitates tours, presentations, and other educational programs for the public.

What you'll do

• Prepare diets, feed, clean, medicate, and provide enrichment for ambassador animals
• maintain health, enrichment, and training records
• collaborate with education, veterinary, and animal-care staff
• support volunteer, teen, and intern training
• facilitate tours, presentations, and other programs as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

ambassador animal specialist

stoneham ma

zoo new england

animal care

animal welfare

animal enrichment

animal training

education programs

public presentations

zoo

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting requires at least one year of animal-care experience in a zoo, aquarium, or shelter setting; experience with raptors, reptiles, and small mammals is preferred but not required.

About the employer

Zoo New England is hiring for this role. Industry: Zoos and Botanical Gardens. Sector: 71.