Facility
Turtle Bay Exploration Park
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
The position of Animal Trainer is a full-time, hourly position and is responsible for the performance of the on-grounds scripted summer show as well as other informal education programs throughout the year. Responsibilities also include daily care, weighing, preparing diets, training and exhibit maintenance for 82 species of animals including raptors, corvids, psittacines, snakes, turtles, fish, amphibians, porcupine, fox, badger, bobcat, beaver and raccoon.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide exemplary care for the animals in residence
• Work with the Animal Care team of trainers (including other trainers, senior trainers, Asst Curator of Animal Programs and Curator of Animal Programs) on training of the animals for shows and educational programs
• Be able to perform as a secondary trainer for all animals.
• Be a primary trainer when assigned.
• Perform shows and deliver educational programs on and off grounds to all age groups
• Follow all husbandry protocols for the animal residents.
• Manage the diets of the animal residents.
• Maintain accurate, detailed daily records for all animals, including weights, diets, vet care, behavior, and training.
• Administering and any veterinary medications and/or minor procedures.
• Maintaining any scheduled health care medications and supplements.
• Work closely with volunteers and provide consistency with the animals
• Continually develop self in the areas of animal training, husbandry and presentation
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area
• Stay current on all required vaccines; including but not limited to tetnus and rabies.
• Other duties assigned by the Curator of Animal Programs
Education and Pre-requisites
• Education/experience:
i. Bachelors degree in zoology, animal science, or equivalent field and 1 year of experience OR
ii. 2 years of experience working in training animals in a zoo/show setting OR
iii. Minimum Associates Degree in animal training
• Experience with recordkeeping.
• Demonstrate knowledge of safe animal handling practices.
• Experience delivering theater-style shows in a zoo setting
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be personable and communicate in an engaging, energetic and professional demeanor for public interactions.
• Must be able to bend, kneel and lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to pass a drug test and background check.
• Available to work weekends and holidays and occasional evenings
Compensation and benefits
We pay for, in full, medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
401K available after one year with matching contribution from Turtle Bay, up to 3% of salary.
Employee room rates at the Sheraton Hotel Redding and large discounts at all Marriot properties Worldwide.
Pay for one membership for professional organization (i.e. ABMA, IAATE, etc.) as well as access to Animal Training Fundamentals training website.
Free Turtle Bay membership which comes with discounted merchandise at the store, events and about 200 other Museum and Science centers across the Country.
Salary is based on experience and will be discussed at the first interview.
Application instructions
• www.turtlebay.org
• E-mail cover letter, resume, three professional references. In addition, a short video clip (no longer than 2 minutes) of you educating with an animal or a link to a show you are in is preferred. The position is open until filled.
• animaljobs@turtlebay.org