Full Time Animal Care Specialist Job at Rare Species Conservatory Foundation, Loxahatchee Groves, FL

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  • Rare Species Conservatory Foundation
  • Loxahatchee Groves, FL

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Overview:

RSCF is seeking an experienced, dedicated Animal Care Specialist to join our animal care team. This role provides direct daily care for a diverse collection of endangered species, including parrots, primates, and African hoofstock, contributing directly to the survival and propagation of species on the brink of extinction.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide daily husbandry, feeding, and enrichment for parrots, primates, and African hoofstock

  • Monitor animal health and behavior, reporting concerns promptly to veterinary and supervisory staff

  • Maintain clean, safe, and species-appropriate habitats

  • Assist with breeding program protocols and record-keeping

  • Perform facility maintenance related to animal enclosures and grounds

  • Work safely and effectively as part of a small, dedicated care team

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 2 years of experience working in a zoological, conservatory, or accredited wildlife facility required

  • Demonstrated hands-on experience with parrots, primates, and African hoofstock required

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions

  • Availability to work a 40-hour week, including weekends and holidays

  • Strong work ethic, physical stamina, and a team-oriented mindset

  • Florida resident preferred

Benefits:

  • Paid vacation

  • The opportunity to work directly with critically endangered species as part of globally recognized conservation programs

 

 

Company Description

RSCF's conservation model is built on a simple but powerful premise: captive expertise and field programs must work together. Our breeding center in Loxahatchee, Florida is not just a refuge, it is the foundation for reintroduction programs that are returning species to their native habitats right now.

The Rare Species Conservatory Foundation (RSCF) is a 501(c)(3) wildlife conservation nonprofit based on a 30-acre campus in Loxahatchee, Florida. For decades, RSCF has worked at the intersection of breeding science, field conservation, and public education to protect some of the world's most endangered species, including mountain bongo, lion tamarins, pygmy marmosets, and red-browed Amazon parrots.

Our team manages active breeding and repatriation programs that have returned dozens of animals to native habitats in Africa, sustains one of the only self-sustaining pygmy marmoset colonies in the country, and partners with international zoos, government agencies, and field conservation organizations across South America, Africa, and the Caribbean. RSCF holds a Candid Gold Seal of Transparency and is recognized for hands-on, science-driven conservation work that goes well beyond a typical zoo or sanctuary setting.

This is a place for someone who wants their daily work to have real, measurable impact on species survival, not just animal care in the abstract, but care that directly supports breeding programs feeding global conservation efforts. You'll work alongside a small, dedicated, mission-driven team that treats every animal as part of a larger recovery story.

Company Description

RSCF's conservation model is built on a simple but powerful premise: captive expertise and field programs must work together. Our breeding center in Loxahatchee, Florida is not just a refuge, it is the foundation for reintroduction programs that are returning species to their native habitats right now.\r\n\r\nThe Rare Species Conservatory Foundation (RSCF) is a 501(c)(3) wildlife conservation nonprofit based on a 30-acre campus in Loxahatchee, Florida. For decades, RSCF has worked at the intersection of breeding science, field conservation, and public education to protect some of the world's most endangered species, including mountain bongo, lion tamarins, pygmy marmosets, and red-browed Amazon parrots. \r\n\r\nOur team manages active breeding and repatriation programs that have returned dozens of animals to native habitats in Africa, sustains one of the only self-sustaining pygmy marmoset colonies in the country, and partners with international zoos, government agencies, and field conservation organizations across South America, Africa, and the Caribbean. RSCF holds a Candid Gold Seal of Transparency and is recognized for hands-on, science-driven conservation work that goes well beyond a typical zoo or sanctuary setting.\r\n\r\nThis is a place for someone who wants their daily work to have real, measurable impact on species survival, not just animal care in the abstract, but care that directly supports breeding programs feeding global conservation efforts. You'll work alongside a small, dedicated, mission-driven team that treats every animal as part of a larger recovery story.

Job Tags

Full time

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