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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES FOR ANIMAL CARE/LIFE SUPPORT SPECIALIST:

• Perform daily animal husbandry duties including, but not limited to:
  • Cleaning and maintenance of animal exhibits.
  • Preparation of daily diets and feeding of animals.
  • Observation of animals for injuries, disease, and behavioral changes.
  • Participation in daily behavioral training sessions to maintain existing behaviors, train new behaviors and utilize operant conditioning to enhance animal care.
  • Assisting in necessary care and medical treatment of injured or sick animals.
  • Maintaining accurate and detailed records in accordance with Living Exhibits protocols.
  • Operating and/or maintaining life support equipment.
  • Understanding, testing, and maintaining life support equipment.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with all members of the Living Exhibits team, all host institution personnel, volunteers, guests and any others that come into contact as a result of Living Exhibits operations.
• Keep a clean and orderly workspace including proper care and maintenance of department facilities and equipment.
• Provide educational and interpretive information to all host institution personnel and volunteers as necessary.
• As an aid to the Exhibit Supervisor, serve as a liaison with host facility personnel to problem solve, promote a productive relationship and ensure good customer satisfaction.
• Engage with guests, including discussing the exhibit, the animals, conservation issues and answering questions on a variety of topics.
• Completion of projects and other duties as assigned, possible travel to other exhibits for animal transport and further educational growth.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in zoology, animal husbandry, a related field or working towards one OR equivalent experience.
• One years practical experience in the care and interpretation of animals; zoo and aquarium animal-related experience preferred.
• Strong observational skills to recognize and evaluate conditions of animal health, body condition and behavior.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, including procedures for care and maintenance of animals, habitats, service and holding areas.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Introductory knowledge of the animals featured in our exhibits, their care, and general conservation issues.
• Must be comfortable speaking to and interacting with guests, the media, and employees and volunteers of the host institutions.
• Basic computer knowledge including E-mail, Word & Excel.
• Able to perform physical tasks including occasional lifting of moderate to heavy loads (up to 60 lbs.), climbing of ladders and ability to work in elevated conditions, have sufficient mobility to ensure safe work environment.
• Able to work in and around salt water and to handle shellfish for diet preparation and animal feedings.
• Able to work in variable weather and sometimes extreme environmental conditions including heat, snow, rain, wind.

Send Resumes & Cover Letters to:admin@livingexhibits.com.All employees of Living Exhibits are subject to employment eligibility and background security checks as well testing for illegal substance use as allowed by law.