Assistant Curator of Birds and Mammals – Aquarium – Houston, Texas (Downtown) Work closely with Veterinarian and Curator to ensure the best possible health and well-being of the animal collection. Works with Curator and staff to determine the needs of the exhibits and staff, to plan and implement long and short-term goals for area.
- Acquire and dispose of collection specimens in accordance with the Acquisition/Disposition Policy.
- Coordinate International, Federal, State and Local permitting processes for specimen acquisition/disposition and oversee all related permit requirements.
- Work with Curator to develop and administer area budgets.
- Provide advice and recommendations on technical and design aspects of long-range development that incorporates bird and mammal animal life.
- Oversee all aspects of safety within the area.
- Work with Curator to review, develop and enforce department policies and procedures
Qualifications:
- Minimum of five years of experience in animal husbandry, with at least three years of supervisory experience
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, Zoology or related field
- Hands-on experience with modern techniques of animal training, exhibit display and maintenance, and animal husbandry of large carnivores under protected contact and birds in unprotected contact
- S.C.U.B.A. certification a plus
- Organized and self-motivated, with an eagerness to complete all projects
- Must participate enthusiastically in public education and interaction
- Experienced working in salt and freshwater environments
- Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds or more
- Outdoor work on occasion, under a variety of conditions: cold, hot, rain, snow, ice and dry weather
- On call 24 hours a day
Benefits:
- Extensive and well-rounded training program
- Continued career development and growth opportunities
- Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels
- Multiple health benefit plans to suit your needs
- Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, flexible spending accounts and 401 (k)
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation
- EOE
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Experience Required
- Minimum of five years of experience in animal husbandry, with at least three years of supervisory experience Bachelor’s degree in biology, Zoology or related field Hands-on experience with modern techniques of animal training, exhibit display and maintenance, and animal husbandry of large carnivores under protected contact and birds in unprotected contact S.C.U.B.A. certification a plus Organized and self-motivated, with an eagerness to complete all projects Must participate enthusiastically in public education and interaction Experienced working in salt and freshwater environments Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds or more Outdoor work on occasion, under a variety of conditions: cold, hot, rain, snow, ice and dry weather On call 24 hours a day
- Further Comments
- EOE
Perks
- Extensive and well-rounded training program Continued career development and growth opportunities Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels Multiple health benefit plans to suit your needs Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, flexible spending accounts and 401 (k) Paid sick leave Paid vacation
Salary
- $59,000 - $65,000
