Employment at the Aviary
Tracy Aviary has the following opportunities available...
Guest Services Department Openings
Guest Services Associate
Do you want to work in a natural setting and learn about birds too? Do you enjoy interacting with the public?
The Guest Services Associate is responsible for cashiering at the admission gate and nature store, selling memberships and providing customer service professionally. You are the "face" of Tracy Aviary. This position also includes other interesting and fun responsibilities:
Greeter at bird shows, ushering guests to their seats, making sure they stay seated and looking out to ensure the guest's experience is a safe and positive one.
Walking around the Aviary answering questions, staffing a snack cart, leading story time or a craft activity, and keeping your eyes open for opportunities to make each guest's experience a great one! Assisting with events.
Stop by Tracy Aviary to fill out an application or e-mail me directly with a letter outlining your education, experience, why you want this job and three references. Maddy Shear, Director of Marketing and Guest Services, maddys@tracyaviary.org.
Salary: $7.50- $9.00 per hour
Aviculture Department Job Openings
Internships
The Tracy Aviary is seeking interns for a four month internship starting May 1, 2008 in their Aviculture department. Interns will receive intensive hands-on experience in the care and maintenance of a large bird collection. They will participate in all aspects of bird husbandry including cleaning, capture and restraint, record keeping, exhibit maintenance, enrichment, assisting with veterinary care, and incubation. Interns also receive classes in Bird aggression, medical procedures, Basic Handling and Training, Artificial Incubation and Egg Development, How to get a job in the Zoo field, and Perching Essentials.
The internship is 40 hours a week, from 7:30am - 4:00pm. Interns have two weekdays off in a row. The Aviary provides housing and a small monthly stipend. Interns receive similar on the job training to any new staff member.
This is a great opportunity to gain zoo and exotic animal experience. Please send cover letter, resume and work references.
Kate Lyngle-/Cowand 589 East 1300 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84105
katel@tracyaviary.org Phone:801-596-8500 Fax:801-596-7325