Facility
Miami Seaquarium
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
Description:
A Wildlife Keeper at Miami Seaquarium will be responsible for the care and display of Tropical Birds, Manatees and Sea Turtles living in exhibits throughout the park as well as being a resource for the Aquatics Department staff. The primary responsibilities will include working as assigned in any of the aquarium exhibits or areas.
Roles and responsibilities:
· Ensuring all work environments are safe and any safety concerns are reported immediately.
· Maintain open and professional communication with departments that interface with the Aquarium Department.
· Ensure a quality experience and accurate information given during presentations and guest encounters by active participation and feedback to the team.
· Function as a team player, showing trust and mutual respect for all members on the team.
· Uphold the highest standards of courtesy and conduct.
· Respond to all animal and operational emergencies as required.
· Responsible for all tasks in assigned exhibit. Including keeping up with maintenance and husbandry schedules.
· Ensure all exhibit and husbandry standards are met every day.
· Demonstrate basic knowledge of animal care including diets, water/habitat preferences, scientific nomenclature, range, habits, and compatibilities. Apply this knowledge to the exhibits and animal collection.
· Assist in training keepers in all areas of animal care and operations.
· Perform mentoring responsibilities as assigned for new keepers and teach them assigned tasks.
· Assist management with administrative tasks such as ordering supplies.
· Participate in exhibit projects such as renovation, repairs or modifications.
· Participate in on site animal procedures and moves.
· Demonstrate proper small animal restraint and handling techniques.
· Administer prescribed medical treatments as directed by veterinarian and curator.
· Apply animal training techniques to improve the health and welfare of the animal collection, and to meet program needs.
· Perform roles in animal interactions including: Bird interactions, Penguin Encounter and other encounters as assigned, ensuring an excellent guest experience and safety.
· Provide accurate and informative interpretations of animal exhibit to guests by performing formal and informal discussions and/or tours.
· Provide and develop species specific enrichment items.
Education and Pre-requisites
Education: College degree in Marine/Life Science or related field, or commensurate experience. SCUBA certification from an internationally recognized certifying agency. Preferred requirements include CPR and lifeguard certification
Languages: Fluent English
Skills:
· Demonstrate excellent animal observation and record keeping skills.
· Demonstrate professional presentation skills.
· Pass all required department tests.
· SCUBA certification from an internationally recognized certifying agency.
· Basic computer skills.
· Ability to recognize and correct normal operational challenges or seek prompt assistance from senior personnel.
· Possess the characteristics of an Animal Care professional demonstrating competence, professionalism, teamwork, mutual respect and commitment to the mission of Miami Seaquarium.
· Availability to work full time, 40hrs per week, this may include working weekends and holidays.
· Must be able to move/ lift up to 50lbs on a daily basis.
Compensation and benefits
Full time position (40+ hours/week) with benefits.
Application instructions
To apply: please email your cover letter and resume with references to msqaquaticsjobs@msq.cc.
Please include “Wildlife Keeper” and your name in subject line.
*All levels are welcome to apply.