Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament in Dallas, Texas is currently
seeking a Professional Assistant to the Master Falconer.
Said candidate should have experience and knowledge of avian
husbandry. Falconry experience or raptor handling is a plus.
Position is fulltime (32+ hours/week) and will include overtime
during the spring season (starting in February), and will be included
during the extensive training period (first 3 months).
Duties include (gram/hour) weight loss management of falcons and
other raptors for show; educational discussions; public interaction;
care and maintenance of housing facilities (mews); equipment
maintenance; and requires working holidays and weekends, as scheduled.
The Assistant is expected to care for the birds and facilities
on "non-show" days.
The Assistant must not have any other employment or School that will
conflict with working schedules.
The Assistant must be prompt, reliable, willing to follow detailed
instructions, and reside in or near to the Dallas-Fort Worth
Metroplex, or willing to relocate to that area.
The Assistant is expected to be willing to "self-educate" in all
respects regarding raptor management and falconry techniques,
following the guidance of the Master Falconer.
The Assistant will be trained in various levels of "show falconry"
techniques as well as the art of lure-flying (with style and form).
The Assistant will be trained to be part of the show for periods when
the Master Falconer is off location or on special assignment.
The Assistant will be trained for non-related duties as needed by the
Show Manager.
Send Resume to:
Douglas Trapp
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Douglas Trapp, Master Falconer
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
2021 North Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, TX 75207