Animal Care Team Member — Discovery Center

Job overview

The Animal Care Team Member role is onsite in Amarillo, TX, and is part-time for 10–20 hours per week. Compensation is not specified. The role supports animal care and public programming at the Don Harrington Discovery Center and Wildcat Bluff Nature Center. The team member provides daily care for a varied animal collection, monitors animal well-being, and helps deliver educational programming. The role contributes to animal welfare and guest learning through care routines, communication with the Animal Curator and education staff, and public-facing activities.

What you'll do

• Feed and care for animals
• clean enclosures and the animal care lab
• socialize animals and carry out enrichment activities
• follow care plans and feeding schedules
• communicate animal needs and concerns
• monitor for illness, distress, or unusual behavior
• respond to emergencies under established procedures
• assist with public education programs, school field trips, family nature days, and guided hikes as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

animal care team member

animal care

amarillo tx

don harrington discovery center

wildcat bluff nature center

part-time

10–20 hours per week

animal enrichment

animal education

public programs

weekend availability

animal welfare

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Part-time, 10–20 hours per week; animal care may be performed independently, particularly on weekends; schedule may include evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

About the employer

Don Harrington Discovery Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Museums. Sector: 71.