Part-Time Animal Care and Education Assistant
The Animal Roadshow – Millstreet, Co. Cork
* €15 per hour + travel costs from site
* 16–30 hours per week
* Immediate start available
The Animal Roadshow is a long-established mobile educational company that brings small, friendly exotic and furry animals to schools, care homes, community groups, and corporate events across Ireland. We're looking for two motivated people to join our team as Part-Time Animal Care and Education Assistants.
What You'll Do
* Feed, clean, and care for a range of small exotic and furry animals.
* Keep accurate animal records to meet zoo-licensing standards.
* Help present animals during educational sessions for children, families, and older audiences.
* Travel to events across Ireland and assist with setting up and packing down.
* Load, unload, and safely transport animals and equipment.
* Work weekends and public holidays (mandatory); some weekday flexibility.
What We're Looking For
* Genuine interest and basic knowledge of animals and nature.
* Confident communicating with children and adults.
* Organised, dependable, and professional in appearance and conduct.
* Comfortable lifting equipment and handling animals.
* Own vehicle essential – frequent national travel required.
* Garda vetting required before starting.
* Must follow company health and safety policies, which may include drug and alcohol testing.
* Non-smoking role during work hours or when representing the company.
Desirable Experience
* Work or volunteering with animals, wildlife, or education.
* Background in teaching, early education, or youth work.
* Relevant QQI or equivalent qualification in Animal Care, Zoology, or Environmental Science (not essential).
* Pay & Hours
€15 per hour plus travel costs from site.
* 16–30 hours per week, including weekends and public holidays.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From €15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 30 per week
Work Location: In person