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Alaska SeaLife Center Animal Care Specialist - Husbandry in Seward, Alaska
Summary:
This position is responsible for the handling, training, and care of the animal collection under the guidance of the division supervisors at the Alaska SeaLife Center.
Education/Training Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Marine Biology, Biology, Zoology, or related field. Computer skills including email, Excel, Word, and database programs. Minimum 3 months animal care and husbandry experience working with animals in a zoo or aquarium setting.
Essential Duties:
Under the guidance of division supervisors and the Husbandry Director, this position supports the management, care, exhibition, and study of the animal collection. This position may also assist in the daily husbandry care and maintenance of rehabilitation and transient (short term) animals.
Daily animal diet preparations, water quality testing, and routine cleaning of animal exhibits, holding pools, food preparation facilities and animal work areas.
Cross trains with other husbandry staff for efficient use of staff resources as appropriate.
Under the direction of the division supervisors and the Husbandry Director, assist research staff in facilitation of research projects and the collection of data samples, etc as appropriate.
Follows established routine and procedures for animal care, operant conditioning, enrichment, food preparation, and cleaning, including proper maintenance and sterilization of equipment.
Maintains written and computer based records.
Participates in educational presentations to visitors and the public on topics relating to animal husbandry and ASLC operations. Provides helpful, patient assistance and information to the public.
Unloading periodic deliveries of frozen food and maintaining freezer.
Responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of the habitats.
Uses verbal and written communication to effectively and succinctly communicate with supervisors, veterinary staff, and other staff members.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Fosters good relations with visitors, volunteers, community leaders, contractors, and fellow staff members by promoting positive attitudes, good will, cooperation, and striving towards providing a high standard of service.
Complies with all Alaska SeaLife Center policies, procedures, and programs.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Skills and Abilities:
Ability to be organized, self-motivated, independent, and possess a strong desire to see the completion of projects. Exceptional time management/organizational skills; self-motivated; ability to communicate effectively with various levels in the organization. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to swim, see and hear; move about; stoop, kneel and crouch; use arms and hands; handle objects, tools, and controls; climb ladders and stairs; and sit. Must be physically fit with a good sense of balance and ability to lift and move 50 lbs. Ability to safely work with and around large, wild animals. Ability to work weekends and holidays. Ability to work in an outdoor area with moderate to strenuous physical activity.
Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums
APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED - Apply by May 31, 2024 for full consideration
START DATE: ASAP, negotiable END DATE: 12 weeks minimum
PAY RATE: $18.50