Facility

Loveland Living Planet Aquarium

Closing Date

Description

The Living Planet Aquarium is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides the community with countless educational opportunities to understand and respect our precious Earth and its living ecosystems, from the Utah deserts and mountains, to rain forest habitats, to the planet’s vast oceans. Working at The Living Planet Aquarium is more than just a job, it is purpose-driven work. We need exceptionally talented and hardworking team members to join us on our mission of inspiring people to explore, discover and learn about Earth’s diverse ecosystems. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, life insurance, disability, flexible spending account, 401(k) with match, PTO, Holiday Pay, New Child Leave, Aquarium Memberships and passes, and much more.

Position Summary:

The Living Planet Aquarium is currently seeking candidates with a strong background in felid care and other small mammals. The position requires a dedicated individual who will take direction from the Assistant Curator, Curator and/or Director of Husbandry in carrying out the operations of the mammal, reptile and avian exhibits of the aquarium. This includes all aspects of animal welfare, exhibit maintenance and off exhibit management areas. The position will participate in and assist with the development of the mammal, reptile, and bird training programs, which will consist of behavioral demonstrations presented to the public on a scheduled basis. The position will also be responsible for maintaining organized written records pertaining to health, feeding, water quality and behavioral observations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

– Provides for the needs of all animals related to the bird, mammal and reptile collection by doing exhibit cleaning and holding system maintenance, diet preparation, feeding, and enrichment.
– Maintains records pertaining to feeding, exhibit conditions, water quality analysis, behavioral observations, training activities, enrichment and medical procedures.
– Maintains exhibit quality standards through regular maintenance and cleaning activities.
– Cooperates with veterinarians and staff for animal health issues, treatments, and veterinary procedures, transfers and crating.
– Acts as a resource for Husbandry or Aquarium team members.
– Participate in Aquarium related education, public relations and membership programs including facility tours, presentations and lectures.
– At the direction of supervisors, interact with and respond to public/media requests for information.
– Prepares and continually enhances animal areas for aesthetic, reproductive needs, behavior, and animal safety.
– Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

– Bachelor’s degree or higher in Zoology, Biology or related field.
– 4-5 years of experience working with animals in a zoo or aquarium.
– General knowledge of all animal phylum and their characteristics and habits.
– Must have good written and oral communication skills.
– Ability to work a flexible schedule, which will include weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

– Valid Utah driver’s license.
– CPR/First Aid certification or the ability to obtain it in-house upon employment.
– Must possess current, negative TB test results.

Special Working Conditions:

Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, stand for long periods of time and drive aquarium vehicles. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle, reach or feel and manipulate objects or controls. The employee is frequently required to sit, walk distances, climb, balance, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch and stand for long periods for time.

While this job description attempts to describe the essential functions of the position, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. It does not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties or responsibilities to this job at any time.

Loveland Living Planet Aquarium is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. LLPA does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other protected class under federal, state or local laws.

Education and Pre-requisites

Not specified.

Compensation and benefits

Not specified.

Application instructions

Please submit an application on our website: www.thelivingplanet.com/jobs