July 1, 2008
Monkey Caregiver
"Your work will include general husbandry: cleaning, feeding, enrichment and some medical procedures, restraint and capture and outreach programs. It will also include building and repairing habitats, general grounds maintenance, record keeping and will require basic computer skills. The work is labor intensive and the climate is very hot and humid in the summer and temperatures can drop to 20 in the winter. The hours are long, usually sun-up to sundown, and there can be times when days off are scarce. We do, however, try to give a day off every week and, when appropriate, a long weekend and a one-week paid vacation every year. The work is difficult and can be stressful, but the rewards are great!...We are looking for very special people. You must be friendly and have good communication skills, work well with others and have the ability to lead others as well as follow. You must be even-tempered and down to earth. Your own transportation is not required, but is recommended. We require that you come to Jungle Friends for a one-week trial period to evaluate your suitability for this position. The trial period may be waived for out-of-the-country applicants. Due to insurance and health considerations, we do not accept applicants who smoke. We also ask that you are (or are willing to become) a vegetarian. Communal meals are vegetarian/vegan. You cannot store, cook or consume animals at Jungle Friends. You must also be willing to make at least a one-year commitment and provide your own health insurance...Salary: $800/month + room & board to start."
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(Photo by Rodolfo Clix. Used with permission.)
Posted by Jade Walker at July 1, 2008 12:39 PM