Job description

Miami Seaquarium

Job Title: Wildlife Keeper: Sea Turtle Specialty

Minimum requirements:

• College degree in Marine/Life Science or related field, or commensurate experience.
• 4+ years of experience working as a keeper at an accredited animal aquarium or zoo (HC or AZA).
• Demonstrated knowledge of Sea Turtle biology, nutrition, natural history and behavior.
• Demonstrated specialty in Animal Care that has improved the park exhibits, animal husbandry, etc.
• Proven experience with habitat maintenance, animal food preparation & nutrition requirements, general husbandry practices and animal restraint/capture techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of animal medications, their administration and knowledge of quarantine procedures.
• Proven experience with performing animal interactions with guests.
• Demonstrated excellent animal observation and record keeping skills.
• Demonstrated professional presentation and communication skills to both guests and fellow keepers.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to recognize and correct minor and major challenges with little direction from Supervisor.
• Possess the characteristics of a role model that demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism, knowledge and teamwork.
• 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.

Description of Responsibilities:

A Senior Keeper at Miami Seaquarium will be responsible for the care and display of a variety of bird species (including Flamingos, Penguins & Parrots), Manatees and Sea Turtles living in exhibits throughout the park. A Keeper will also be a resource & role model for the Animal Care Department staff. The primary responsibilities will include working as assigned in any of the exhibits or animal areas.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring all work environments are safe and any safety concerns are reported immediately.
• Maintain open and professional communication with departments that interface with the Animal Care 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.
• Demonstrate and train staff on proper restraint techniques for large and small animals in collection.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of animal care including diets, water preferences, scientific nomenclature, range, habits, and compatibilities.
• Train keepers in all areas of animal care, animal rehabilitation and daily operations.
• Act as mentor to new keepers and teach them assigned tasks.
• Give feedback to keepers through frequent critiques in an informal setting as well as during one on one meetings.
• Assist management with administrative tasks such as scheduling, ordering supplies and payroll.
• Perform leading roles in the hiring of new keepers and interns.
• Perform leading role in exhibit projects such as renovation, repairs or modifications.
• Perform leading roles during on site animal procedures and moves.
• Apply animal training techniques to improve the health and welfare of the animal collection, and to meet program needs.
• Perform a leading role in animal interactions ensuring a safe and excellent guest experience.
• Provide accurate and informative interpretations of animal exhibits to guests by performing formal and informal discussions and/or tours.
• Perform leadership functions as assigned.
• Represent Miami Seaquarium at industry conferences by presenting work that contributes to the aquarium and zoological industry.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Key Biscayne, FL 33149: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Please describe your sea turtle experience.

Work Location: In person

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