Job Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced LEAD AQUARIST to join the Wonders of Wildlife team! This individual will work under the supervision of the Curatorial team and will ensure and promote effective and efficient care of the department’s animal collection. This individual will help train and mentor a dynamic group of Aquarist while assisting to manage our Aquatic Holding and Quarantine space.
Essential Functions:
- Primary focused on the day to day management of the team and assigned exhibits.
- Must demonstrate strong leadership skills, and extensive experience and knowledge.
- Practices good judgment in decision-making as related to animal care, emergencies, and projects particularly in the absence of Curatorial Staff.
- First contact for staff who need guidance with issues or problems and is considered the point person for the team.
- Acts as a mentor for less experience staff.
- Strives to build and maintain a cooperative attitude and working relationships with colleagues and other departments associated with Wonders of Wildlife.
- Organizes daily and weekly operations of the team’s projects and goals, including creating and maintenance of their areas standard operating procedures.
- Participates in Vet Rounds weekly and Animal Welfare Meetings quarterly, follows up on welfare concerns in a timely fashion. Aids in creating Action Plans for welfare concerns and ensures plan is followed with the team.
- Manages the interns and volunteers for their assigned area, including hiring and training.
- Assists in departmental hiring for their assigned team.
- Ensures daily tasks are completed by the team including TRACKS entry and chores, first step in approval of diets, enrichment, husbandry changes and work order requests.
- Plays an active role with acquisitions and dispositions, including up to date ICP’s for their assigned area.
- Actively involved in AZA and other internal and external conservation projects.
Perks
- Full Time employees receive Store/Attraction employee discounts,
- Medical,
- Vision,
- Dental,
- LTD,
- 401(k),
- Company Paid Life Insurance and STD,
- and Paid Time Off.
Salary
- $20 per hour