Turtle Care Assistant
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 8, 2026.
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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.)