WHY RSCF
A Career with Real Conservation Impact
RSCF is a small, specialized organization, which means every person on our team makes a direct, measurable difference. You won't be a number here. You'll be part of rare species recovery programs that span four continents and decades of results.
Rare Species, Every Day
Work hands-on with psittacines, small primates, and African ungulates that few facilities in the world maintain, including animals central to active reintroduction programs.
Programs that Reach the Field
Our work connects directly to repatriation efforts in Kenya, parrot recovery in the Eastern Caribbean, and reintroduction programs in South America.
A Dedicated Team
RSCF is intentionally lean. You'll collaborate directly with leadership and specialists across programs, not navigate layers of bureaucracy.
Room to Grow
We invest in team members who show initiative. Whether in animal care, program coordination, or development, there is real opportunity to expand your role over time..
Current Openings: Full-Time Animal Care Specialist
LOXAHATCHEE, FL
FULL-TIME
$18.00/HR STARTING
Responsibilities
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Provide daily husbandry, feeding, and enrichment for parrots, primates, and African hoofstock
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Monitor animal health and behavior, reporting concerns promptly to veterinary and supervisory staff
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Maintain clean, safe, and species-appropriate habitats
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Assist with breeding program protocols and record-keeping
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Perform facility maintenance related to animal enclosures and grounds
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Work safely and effectively as part of a small, dedicated care team
Qualifications
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Minimum 2 years of experience working in a zoological, conservatory, or accredited wildlife facility
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Demonstrated hands-on experience with parrots, primates, and African hoofstock required
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Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
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Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
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Availability to work a 40-hour week, including weekends and holidays
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Strong work ethic, physical stamina, and a team-oriented mindset
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Florida resident preferred
Benefits
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Paid vacation
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The opportunity to work directly with critically endangered species as part of globally recognized conservation programs
Position 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.
This is physically demanding, outdoor, hands-on conservation work. It requires reliability, attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to animal welfare and species survival.
How to Apply
Send a resume detailing all relevant experience with parrots, primates, and African hoofstock, including facility names and references. Please include "Animal Care Specialist Application" in the subject line. We are not accepting inquiries by phone at this time.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success , and that the best conservation work happens when dedicated people from all backgrounds come together around a shared mission.
RSCF is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fully licensed and permitted by the USDA, FWC, and USFWS.