Avian Care Specialist
Oasis Sanctuary Foundation
Job Description
Currently seeking a couple to fill 2 Full-Time positions and occupy housing together on site. However, single applicants may apply for consideration should positions remain available.We are looking for two caregivers who are ready to dedicate themselves to something truly meaningful: caring for the 750 parrots who call The Oasis home.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Daily feeding, which includes cleaning of food bowls and feeding areas, and preparing diets
• Daily cleaning and maintenance of all cages and enclosures
• Monitoring the health of all animals and providing supportive medical care as needed, including administering medications
• Providing enrichment and socialization interactions for happy and healthy birds
• Maintaining sanctuary grounds
• Special projects and events as needed
Requirements:
• High school diploma is required. College course are preferred.
• Previous bird care and handling experience a plus
• Full time position-40 hours per week. Overtime as. Employees are scheduled 5 days with a 2-day weekend. You must be willing to work weekends, holidays.
• Must be in good physical condition: Able to continually bend, reach kneel, stoop, twist, lift, push, pull, stand for long periods and walk on uneven terrain. Ability to lift and carry 40 pounds.
• Must be able to perform regular, strenuous duties in all desert weather conditions (rain, wind, snow) and weather extremes (hot and cold).
• Must be able to work in our indoor and outdoor dusty environments. Allergens are heavy due to desert dust and bird dander/dust
• Must be able to tolerate high levels of noise
• You will be exposed to animal waste and potentially aggressive parrots.
• Mechanical or maintenance skills are beneficial
• Compassion and dependability a must
• Able to work independently but be cohesive with the team
• Must be willing to live onsite in Oasis provided housing
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and reliable vehicle capable of handling county maintained dirt roads
As part of the application process, selected applicants will be requested to travel to the sanctuary and volunteer a minimum of 4 days. We can offer accommodations on site, travel expenses negotiable. Food is at the applicant’s expense.
How to Apply:
Please send your cover letter, resume and three professional references to:
Janet Trumbule
Executive Director of Administration
jetrumbule@the-oasis.org
520-212-4737 office
Visit our web-site at www.the-oasis.org to learn about the important work we do.
This is a full time job
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Closing Date: Saturday, November 28, 2026
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