Seasonal Wildlife Sanctuary Visitor Specialist (Animal Care)

Seasonal Wildlife Sanctuary Visitor Specialist (Animal Care)

Salary

$13.53 - $15.61 Hourly

Location

Green Bay, WI

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

202600034

Department

PRF Seasonal

Division

Wildlife Sanctuary - Seasonal

Opening Date

05/11/2026

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General Description

Responsible for providing customer service, sales transactions, and receiving rehab wildlife.

Examples of Duties

• Welcomes visitors and responds to inquiries. Answers incoming phone calls.
• Fills corn bags. Sells corn and staffs counter when visitor traffic is high. Monitors inventory of corn and bags and notifies supervisor when the supply is low.
• Receives sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife. Inputs wildlife admissions records into computer. Transfers animals to exam room. Assists with rehab animals in quarantine, isolation, and nursery.
• Socializes animals for programs and interacts with visitors. Monitors visitor behavior and polices restrooms.
• Completes wildlife admission cards neatly and accurately.
• Picks up litter in Observation, Rehabilitation, and Bird of Prey Trail areas. Sweeps spilled corn in Observation Building.
• Shovels snow.
• Follows all policies, procedures, and the philosophy that is set forth by the City of Green Bay Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Course work in basic computer skills desirable.
• Cash handling, recordkeeping, and customer service experience desirable.

A combination of equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Some knowledge and skill in handling animals and proper customer service techniques.
• Skill and ability in cash handling.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to read and perform basic calculations. Ability to utilize a computer and the required software. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to work the required hours of the position.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform the following activities:

• Lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Frequent standing, sitting, and walking.
• Occasional bending, twisting, squatting, crouching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to work in varied environmental conditions.

The above is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

There are no benefits associated with this position.

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For purposes of conducting a background check, please list your birth date (month/day/year) and social security number.

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For purposes of conducting a background check, please list your LEGAL name (first, middle, last) and any former names (maiden, etc.).

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For purposes of conducting a background check, please list your drivers license number. If you do not have a drivers license, please list N/A.

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Describe your experience working with animals.

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Are you uncomfortable handling any particular kind of animal? List those animals.

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This position may have contact with the public. Describe your customer service experience.

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This position will work weekends and holidays as the Wildlife Sanctuary is open every day year round. Are you available to work weekends and holidays?

• Yes
• No

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I certify that all information I have provided is correct. I understand that falsification of information or omissions from this application may result in disqualification or removal from a volunteer position. I understand that the information provided will be used to conduct a criminal background check.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Green Bay

Address 100 N Jefferson St., Room 500

Green Bay, Wisconsin, 54301

Phone (920) 448-3147

Website http://www.greenbaywi.gov