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POSITION SUMMARY: The Animal Care Associate works closely with the Fish and Invertebrate aquarists to assist in taking care of the fish and invertebrates within the Conservations Hall, Spineless and Education galleries.PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists in feeding and taking care of collection animals at the Aquarium and the daily care and operation of their enclosures.
- Participate in the cleaning of the public areas in and around exhibits, aquariums, tanks, and enclosures.
- Assist in preparing animal diets or other food substances. May assist in both requisition and record keeping of food and other supplies.
- Inspect exhibits and facilities to ascertain that environmental conditions are appropriate, including filtration, water quality, lighting, temperature, cleanliness, and take necessary action to ensure such.
- Observe the animals and report promptly on any indication of illness or problems with environmental parameters or life support.
- Participate in the transfer of animals from one aquarium, cage, pen, zoo, etc. to another.
- Aid, help and inform the public regarding the Aquarium, its animals and exhibits.
Qualifications:
- Be extremely physically fit, capable of carrying a minimum of 50#, walking on rocky naturalistic animal habitats, moving quickly from one area of the park to another, climbing stairs, and all other physical functions.
- Possess and maintain a positive attitude and professional demeanor.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt quickly to changing priorities and schedules
- Ability and versatility to work independently and as part of a team
- Possess exceptional communication and public speaking.
- Possess good animal observation skills.
- Capability to work with and direct interns and volunteers in a respectful manner.
- Possess basic swimming skills
- Must have worked in some capacity with domestic or wild animals or have done an internship at an animal facility.
- SCUBA certification and AAUS training a plus
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