Animal Care Assistant - LTE - State of Wisconsin : Job Details

Introduction The Wisconsin Historical Society , considered one of the nation's finest historical institutions, is a State of Wisconsin government agency as well as a mission-driven entrepreneurial organization. The Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS), founded in 1846, ranks as one of the largest, most active and diversified state historical societies in the nation. As both a state agency and a private membership organization, its mission is to help people connect to the past by collecting, preserving and sharing stories. At its core, WHS believes that increasing the public's knowledge of history has profound societal, cultural, and economic benefit. Its library, archives and collections, historic sites and museums, historic preservation office, and extensive educational programs and community outreach are focused on our vision to enrich and transform lives through unparalleled access to history. Click here for more information about WHS' mission, vision, and core values. WHS is committed to being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization because we truly believe this is the most effective way to attract, engage, and retain the best talent and the most meaningful way to support our mission. Position Summary Old World Wisconsin is a 600-acre outdoor living history museum located in Eagle, Wisconsin. Guests explore homes, farms, and businesses that come from across Wisconsin, exploring stories of place and perseverance from the 1840s to the 1930s. With a focus on hands exploration and immersive spaces, OWW is a celebrated destination for families and friends making new memories, sharing stories, and connecting to Wisconsin's past as they get inspired for their own futures. Staff work in historic indoor and outdoor spaces in the beauty of the Kettle Moraine State Forest to bring history to life for tens of thousands of guests each summer. The Animal Care Assistants support the care of farm animals located at Old World Wisconsin. Under the direction of the Animal Programs Coordinator and Site Director, they apply WHS approved animal care policies and guidance from OWW veterinarians to provide daily care of animals through feeding, watering, cleaning animal enclosures and shelters, monitoring health, and recording daily care and observations. Throughout the open season, they thoroughly clean and repair animal enclosures in the behind-the-scenes winter facilities and prepare them for the coming winter. Work is performed behind the scenes in a modern Animal Care Facility as well as outdoors in historical farm settings. Duties:

• Provide daily feeding and watering of animals
• Provide daily cleaning and disinfecting of animal habitats, related structures, and surrounding non-public areas
• Provide daily observations of animals to identify normal and abnormal behaviors related to husbandry/ health issues; coordinate with staff on animal training programs to facilitate husbandry behaviors
• Administer prescribed dosages of vitamins and medications, when necessary, perform minor first aid, assist with basic healthcare procedures (hoof care, neonatal care)
• Move, load, and unload animals as instructed; drive vehicles to pick-up and deliver supplies and animals
• Interact with, handle and move animals in a humane and safe manner
• Communicate questions and concerns regarding medical/ health issues of animals in collection to the supervisor. Assist with treatments as directed
• Ability to complete projects in a reasonable time frame and to the satisfaction of management Implement daily purposeful enrichment and documentation to promote, encourage, and evaluate goal-based behavioral enrichment
• Work with Animal Program Coordinator on animal training programs to facilitate husbandry behaviors
• Keep detailed digital and written records of animal weights, health, enrichment, training, and behaviors, and ensure records are up to date and accurate

This is an year-round LTE position that will average 40 hours per week in the summer months and 20-30 hours per week in the off-season. Salary Information Pay is $19.00 per hour with a weekend differential of 80 cents per hour. This classification is in schedule and class 03-11. Please note this is a Limited Term Employment position so it does not include paid time off or benefits upon hire. Job Details A criminal background check will be conducted by WHS prior to an offer of employment to determine if the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job. This is a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position. This position will average 40 hours per week during the open season and 20-30 hours per week in the off-season. Wisconsin residency is required for Limited Term Employment positions. Limited Term Employment (LTE) positions are not civil service classified positions, do not give any rights to permanent civil service classified positions and do not lead to permanent status. WHS does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States. Qualifications

• Experience with animal care on a farm, zoo, or park
• Ability to complete mandatory humane animal care training
• Possess a valid driver's license and able to drive a pickup truck and tractor
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to use a computer for email, time reporting, and animal records
• Ability to solve problems and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Maintains a hardworking, positive attitude
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work in all weather without access to heated or air-conditioned spaces, and work in a farm environment, including tasks such as baling hay, boarding and alighting from a truck, and entering animal enclosures

How To Apply Apply online! To apply, click Apply for Job to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don't have an account. Once you are logged in, click Apply for Job. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application. Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications for your application and what should be included in these materials, click here . Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Questions can be directed to [email protected] g or (608) ###-#### Please see the Frequently Asked Questions for general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance. Deadline to Apply Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.