Trainer - Pinnipeds

JOB SUMMARY:  Demonstrate excellent representation of the aquarium at all times through a positive, can-do attitude and teamwork focused work ethic.

• Responsible for participating in routine animal care procedures, animal training, diet preparation, habitat maintenance, record keeping, public presentations, feedings, and interactive programs.
• Focus on outdoor Pacific Northwest collection of phocids (harbor, grey and spotted), Northern fur seals, and Stellar Sea Lions.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Must be willing to consistently provide guest service above and beyond Mystic Aquarium’s expectations. 
• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline preferred.
• Two years paid professional experience with care and training of marine mammals, or equivalent of four years’ experience.
• Public presentation experience and comfort required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills required. 
• SCUBA certification and the ability to pass a dive physical required.
• Requires schedule flexibility, evenings/weekends/holidays, and overtime.
• Multi-lingual, Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• Provide internal and external customer service and performance exceeding Mystic Aquarium’s target expectations.
• Care for and maintain marine mammal collection and habitats. 
• Present public and classroom demonstrations educating public with approved Institutional information.
• Execute routine husbandry procedures to maintain federal, state and institutional guidelines.
• Act as mentor and role model for assistant trainers, interns and volunteers.
• Keep proper records.
• Participate in planning and training of assigned species.
• Maintain consistent professional attitude, motivation, and willingness to accept feedback.
• Work in cold, hot, wet, indoor and outdoor environments.
• Perform regular SCUBA diving maintenance on animal habitats.
• Monitor operation of life support systems and water quality.
• Participate in development of husbandry techniques and practices.
• Work with other staff to fulfill area and facility interactive programming needs.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Safety/Security

• Work in a safe manner at all times.
• Properly use and keep, in good order, all personal protective equipment (PPE) supplied to them as protection from recognized hazards.
• Report any unsafe condition
• Must have a working knowledge of all Facility wide, and Department specific, safety procedures that relate to their position, including, but not limited to:
• Emergency Evacuation, Lockdown Procedure, and Fire Extinguisher Use.
• Sea Research Foundation, Inc. (dba Mystic Aquarium) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 
• It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation.
• Women and underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.