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Living Collections Specialist

Position Number: 6424699
Location: Waco, TX
Position Type: Agriculture - Environmental Science, Ecology & Forestry

Living Collections Specialist

Job Identification: 18856
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Job Schedule: Full Time
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Job Description:
What We Are Looking For

Baylor University is seeking a Living Collections Specialist which enhances the education and enjoyment of the Mayborn Museum's visitors by ensuring the health and welfare of the museum's Living Collection through quality care, appropriate habitats, and nutritious diets. The ideal candidate will possess a basic Biology/Ecology/Environmental Science background, enjoy working with animals, and collaborate well with a team.

An Associate's degree and less than one year of relevant work experience is required. A Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant work experience is preferred.

A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.

*All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

What You Will Do

Provide animal healthcare, including purchasing supplies, food preparation, feeding, watering, bathing, grooming, and clean, well-maintained, animal-specific habitats
Monitor and maintains accurate records on all animals - making sure diets, medications, and inoculations are current (in consultation with a veterinarian), and health of animals is optimized.
Work with the Collections Manager to develop written, animal specific policies and procedures
Assist in training and supervising student employees hired to provide weekend animal care
Interact with and answers questions regarding the Living Collection from museum visitors
Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission.
Ability to comply with university policies.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

Explore & Engage

Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds. Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!

About Us:
Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.

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