Assistant Zoological Manager

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Assistant Zoological Manager

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Job Summary:

\t\t\t\t\tThe Assistant Zoological Manager will support the care and welfare of the museum's living animal collection and help ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the animal care team. The Assistant Zoological Manager reporting to the Manager of Zoology, assists in managing staff and volunteers, coordinating schedules, ensuring compliance with animal welfare regulations, and supporting educational and guest engagement programming to promote a safe and efficient working environment for staff, volunteers, interns, guests, and wildlife. The Assistant Manager also serves as a resource for training, mentorship, and advancing best practices in animal husbandry. The animal residents include mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, small marine animals and invertebrates. Other responsibilities include formal and informal presentations to guests, and developing conservation and education initiatives, and assisting as needed in daily husbandry tasks.

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Essential Functions:

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• Assist in the oversight of daily operations of the department including animal care, enrichment, training, health monitoring, and exhibit maintenance.

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• Provide direct supervision and support for animal keeper staff, volunteers, and interns in daily animal care, behavioral observations, and public education. Help monitor animal health and serve as a secondary point of contact for contract veterinarians.

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• Assist in coordinating veterinary care and maintaining accurate animal records and files.

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• Develop and maintain daily and long-term schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all animal care and guest interaction needs. Train staff, volunteers, and interns in safe handling techniques, enrichment strategies, and husbandry best practices.

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• Serve as acting department lead in the absence of the Zoological Manager.

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• Respond to emergencies as part of the on-call team, and act as Capture Coordinator in the absence of Zoological Manager.

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• Collaborate with education and guest experience departments on public programming, demonstrations, animal encounters, and education on conservation issues.

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• Maintain current knowledge of practices on handling, basic training, and programming in the collection, including attending professional development and training on behalf of the EcoTarium.

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• Implement and maintain safety protocols, cleaning protocols, and program policies with guidance from the Manager of Zoology.

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• Present formal and informal wildlife programs to the general public and groups, at the museum and off-site, and interact with guests to answer questions.

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• Must be willing to work a weekend day each week and be on the rotation schedule for holidays as well as be on call for emergency contact list and alarm follow-up.

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• Participate actively in all-staff community meetings, daily huddles (when possible), and staff training.

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• Contribute to a professional and motivational work environment by encouraging teamwork and providing positive reinforcement to team members when a job is well done.

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• Serve on committees when needed.

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• Other duties as assigned.

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• Bachelor of Science in Biology, Animal Science, or related field preferred.

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• Minimum 3 years of paid experience in animal care, including 1 year of supervisory experience.

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• Experience and knowledge with a wide variety of species, including working with captive animals; preferably in an accredited zoo/museum setting.

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• Ability to supervise and mentor staff in a supportive, team-focused environment.

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• Computer skills, MS Word and Internet search skills.

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• Excellent communication, organization, and problem solving skills.

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• Perform all physical aspects of the job, including shoveling snow, raking and hauling mulch, etc. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, push, pull, carry, or otherwise move objects, climb a 5-foot ladder and work outdoors in all conditions.

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• Must pass a CORI/SORI background check.

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• Must be fully vaccinated for rabies no later than three (3) months after hire date

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Salary

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$22-25 an hour

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How to Apply

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Apply online here: https://ecotarium.org/assistant-zoological-manager/

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EcoTarium

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