Animal Care Specialist I (Bird & Mammal)
- Responsible for maintaining the highest level of animal welfare including both proactive and reactive identification, communication, and management of areas of opportunity.
- Responsible for maintaining husbandry and behavioral training of animals in the assigned area.
- Participate in educational animal presentations, shows, and interactive programs within the Aquarium.
- Represent OdySea Aquarium off property through educational animal appearances at schools, media events, and other public engagements.
- Representation of OdySea Aquarium through positive guest interactions and experiences daily.
- Assists with implementation and execution of all department Standard Operating Procedures.
- Assist in training and mentoring of intern and volunteer team members.
- Participate in a cooperative working environment that promotes a culture of teamwork, positivity, inclusion, and growth.
- Help create and implement enrichment plans for assigned animals.
- Participate in development of exhibits and educational planning, and research and conservation activities.
- Inspect exhibits and related facilities daily for cleanliness, safety, and structural integrity.
- Ensure accurate and appropriate record keeping is maintained within the department.
- Communicate effectively with the rest of the Animal Care team and departmental leadership.
- Ensure adherence to aquarium standards and procedures and compliance with the requirements of various professional associations and regulatory agencies. Maintain highest level of animal husbandry and training practices.
- Build knowledge of industry innovations and progressive animal care through professional meetings and conferences, trade journals, and communication with professional colleagues.
- Represent the Animal Care Department and OdySea Aquarium to visiting investors, professionals, guests, and media.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by Director.
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Biology, Zoology, Marine Science or related discipline preferred, equivalent alternate experience accepted.
- Minimum 1 year paid experience working with and training marine and/or terrestrial animals at an AZA accredited or equivalent facility.
- SCUBA certification.
- Excellent public speaking and showmanship experience.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
- Must be able to access animal pools, exhibits, and enclosures.
- Must be a strong swimmer, with the ability to pass departmental swim test.
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, or irregular hours dictated by facility or animal needs.
- Experience with neonate and juvenile rearing preferred.
- Life support experience preferred.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time, as well as walk.
- Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, or crawl.
- Required to frequently talk and hear.
- No impairment of sight, smell, hearing, touch, balance and agility of movement which might interfere with ability to work.
- Specific vision requirement for this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
- Must be able to take directional cues directly or indirectly.
- Ability to work in an environment that may be loud at times.
- Ability to work in all weather conditions, including occasional extreme hot or cold, and wet and/or humid conditions.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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