{"id":61210,"date":"2026-10-12T10:14:57","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T17:14:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=61210"},"modified":"2026-10-12T10:14:57","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T17:14:57","slug":"job-sanctuary-wildlife-keeper-kstr-wildlife-rescue-quepos-latin-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-sanctuary-wildlife-keeper-kstr-wildlife-rescue-quepos-latin-america\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Sanctuary Wildlife Keeper, KSTR Wildlife Rescue (Quepos, Latin America)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<header class=\"job-frame__header\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-8\">\n<h3 class=\"job-frame__title gtag-job-listing gtag4-job-detail\">\u00a0<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-4 d-none d-md-block\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-4 d-none d-md-block\">\n<div class=\"job-frame__action\"><a class=\"job-frame__saved-job gtag4-save-job\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/job-listing-sanctuary-wildlife-keeper-quepos-latin-america\/8736441497?utm_source=ongage&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=regular#\"><span class=\"ml-1\">Save Job<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"job-frame__header__info\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"company\">KSTR Wildlife Rescue<\/p>\n<p class=\"location\">Quepos, Latin America<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"gtag-job-frame__wrapper\" class=\"job-frame__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"job-frame__content test_job_content\">\n<div class=\"job-frame__description\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-meta-label\">Job Type<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-meta-value\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/job-type\/conservation-paid-jobs\">Permanent<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-meta-label\">Salary<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-meta-value\">$0 &#8211; $400 per month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-meta-label\">Benefits<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-meta-value\">Accommodation &amp; Meals: Full room and board included (on-site housing and provided daily meals)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-meta-label\">Deadline<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-meta-value\">Oct 18, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-meta-label\">Min. Experience<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-meta-value\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/experience\/entry\">0 &#8211; 1 year<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"job-frame__description_content\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\">Kids Saving the Rainforest (KSTR) is seeking a dedicated, passionate, and experienced <strong data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"86\">Sanctuary Technician \/ Wildlife Keeper<\/strong> to join our Wildlife Team. Working closely with our Sanctuary Manager, you will play a hands-on role in ensuring the highest standards of physical and psychological welfare for our resident wildlife.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">This is an exceptional opportunity for an enthusiastic wildlife professional to work in the heart of Costa Rica\u2019s biodiversity, managing non-releasable animals and contributing to meaningful conservation efforts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\"><strong data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">General Sanctuary Operations<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\">Ensure the smooth, safe, and effective daily operation of the sanctuary area, prioritizing animal welfare and safety.<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\">Monitor and manage sanctuary inventory, equipment, supplies, and weekly food procurement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13\"><strong data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Diet Preparation &amp; 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Record Keeping<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\">Perform daily visual health checks and accurate headcounts across all enclosures.<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\">Collaborate with the veterinary team to monitor animal health, track medical conditions, and administer prescribed treatments or medications in food.<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\">Assist in maintaining meticulous health logs, behavioral records, and wildlife tracking data (e.g., wild animal visits, local reptile sightings).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"19\"><strong data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Enrichment &amp; Behavioral Welfare<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Implement a dynamic Environmental Enrichment Program based on species natural history, individual needs, and the <strong data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"113\">5 Freedoms of Animal Welfare<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Provide rotated, stimulating enrichment while strictly respecting animal privacy and minimizing human imprint\/contact.<\/li>\n<li>Monitor animal behavior, social integrations, and potential signs of distress, reporting shifts immediately to the Wildlife Manager or Vet.<\/li>\n<li>Assist in safely transferring or introducing non-releasable animals into sanctuary environments under veterinary direction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"21\"><strong data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Facility Support &amp; Mentorship<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"22,0,0\">Help maintain live food cultures (mice and mealworm\/earthworm farms).<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"22,1,0\">Assist in training, guiding, and supervising incoming international volunteers and interns on sanctuary routines and safety protocols.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Core Principles: The 5 Freedoms of Animal Welfare<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our animal care philosophy is strictly guided by the 5 Freedoms:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Freedom from hunger and thirst (access to fresh water and tailored diets)<\/li>\n<li>Freedom from discomfort (appropriate environmental conditions and shelter)<\/li>\n<li>Freedom from pain, injury, or disease (prevention and rapid diagnosis\/treatment)<\/li>\n<li>Freedom to express normal behavior (sufficient space, proper facilities, and species-appropriate enrichment)<\/li>\n<li>Freedom from fear and distress (conditions and care that avoid mental suffering)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Requirements &amp; Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Practical experience in animal care, zookeeping, or wildlife rehabilitation (preferably with tropical species\/wildlife).<\/li>\n<li>Strong understanding of animal behavior, enrichment strategies, and safety protocols.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to handle physically demanding work in a humid, tropical environment (foraging, lifting, climbing, working outdoors).<\/li>\n<li>Strong communication skills, reliability, and capability to guide volunteers\/interns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Work Hours &amp; Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Schedule: <\/strong>5 days per week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Workday:<\/strong> 7:00 AM \u2013 4:00 PM (includes a 30-minute breakfast break and a 1-hour lunch break).<\/p>\n<p><strong>On-Site Amenities &amp; Professional Perks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Campus Facilities: <\/strong>Access to campus amenities, including the on-site swimming pool, restaurant and lounge areas, high-speed Wi-Fi, and surrounding nature reserves.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Professional Development<\/strong>: Direct mentorship and hands-on training from experienced wildlife managers, veterinarians, and conservationists in Costa Rica.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"job-frame__how-to-apply test_job_how_to_apply\"><span class=\"job-frame__how-to-apply__button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"how-to-apply-content-280025\"><span class=\"job-frame__how-to-apply__button__text\">How To Apply<\/span><\/span>\n<div id=\"how-to-apply-content-280025\" class=\"job-frame__how-to-apply__content\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3\">Interested candidates should submit their application materials via email to <strong data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"77\"><a href=\"mailto:wildlifebridges@kstr.or\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wildlifebridges@kstr.or<\/a>g\u00a0<\/strong> with the subject line:<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4\"><strong data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">&#8220;Sanctuary Technician Application &#8211; 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