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Turtle Care Assistant

Wildlife Conservation Society -
Bronx Zoo, NY

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Job Details

Temporary | Seasonal
$18 an hour

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

01-Jul-2026

Turtle Care Assistant

Bronx Zoo

Temporary/Seasonal

BZ-REPTILE

Job Description

About Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)
WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world’s premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. We run field programs spanning 60 countries and the entire ocean. We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our more than 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.

Department: Herpetology
Title: Turtle Care Assistant
Employment Type: Seasonal
Status: Non-Exempt
Grade Level: Hourly
Pay Range: $18.00 per hour
Reports To: Curator, Collection Manager, Senior Keepers, Wildlife Health Center Staff
Schedule: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Position Summary
The Turtle Care Assistant will assist keepers and WHC staff with the daily tasks associated with the care of confiscated turtles/tortoises housed at the Bronx Zoo.

Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Preparing and distributing diets
Cleaning and preparing of animal enclosures
Washing dishes
Keeping work areas clean
Basic turtle/tortoise husbandry (soaking, weighing, health assessments, etc.)

Qualification Requirements

High School Diploma (College coursework in related field preferred)
Interest in reptiles and amphibians. Previous experience caring for reptiles and amphibians preferred.

Location

Bronx Zoo

Equal Employment Opportunity Disclaimer
WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and engaging in a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and looking for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on gender, race/ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, caste, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by laws and regulations/and similar categories.

It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon a person’s membership in one of these protected categories in areas such as recruitment, selection, job assignment, supervision, training, promotions, promotions, job grading, transfers, termination, compensation, benefits, educational opportunities, WCS sponsored recreational activities and facilities. The organization complies with the spirit and intent of relevant local laws and WCS’s employment policies. Note that the salary offer will reflect the selected candidate’s individual experiences, skills and qualifications, internal equity, work location and country of work.

Salary Range

$18/hour

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