Hybrid Senior Trainer na Wildlife Conservation Society
Wildlife Conservation Society · New York, Estados Unidos Da América · Hybrid
- Professional
- Escritório em New York
Opportunity Type
Full-Time
Internal Job Description
Job Description
Position: Senior Trainer
Reports to: Animal Department Supervisors
Position Managed: N/A
Location: New York Aquarium
Department: Animal Department
Scope: Marine Mammals and Birds
Position Type: Union
Job Summary:
The New York Aquarium is seeking a senior trainer to work with California sea lions and harbor seal in the Behavior Husbandry and Aqua theater sections of the Marine Mammals and Birds division. This position will work with other trainers, interns, and volunteers to provide training and husbandry care and strengthen natural behaviors that benefit health assessment and overall, wellbeing of animals in the collection. This position reports directly to the Animal Department Supervisors and the General Curator. Experience must include a thorough understanding of positive reinforcement, animal behavior training and control. Applicants must also possess leadership and organizational skills, be detail-oriented, a self-starter, and be able to work independently as well as part of a team. Applicants must be comfortable actively interacting with visitors to the Aquarium. Applicants must be willing to work Saturdays, Sundays, and all holidays. The Wildlife Conservation Society is an equal opportunity employer.
Major Responsibilities:
The individual’s main responsibilities will be in supporting the NY Aquarium Animal Department team.
Responsibilities include:
Position: Senior Trainer
Reports to: Animal Department Supervisors
Position Managed: N/A
Location: New York Aquarium
Department: Animal Department
Scope: Marine Mammals and Birds
Position Type: Union
Job Summary:
The New York Aquarium is seeking a senior trainer to work with California sea lions and harbor seal in the Behavior Husbandry and Aqua theater sections of the Marine Mammals and Birds division. This position will work with other trainers, interns, and volunteers to provide training and husbandry care and strengthen natural behaviors that benefit health assessment and overall, wellbeing of animals in the collection. This position reports directly to the Animal Department Supervisors and the General Curator. Experience must include a thorough understanding of positive reinforcement, animal behavior training and control. Applicants must also possess leadership and organizational skills, be detail-oriented, a self-starter, and be able to work independently as well as part of a team. Applicants must be comfortable actively interacting with visitors to the Aquarium. Applicants must be willing to work Saturdays, Sundays, and all holidays. The Wildlife Conservation Society is an equal opportunity employer.
Major Responsibilities:
The individual’s main responsibilities will be in supporting the NY Aquarium Animal Department team.
Responsibilities include:
- Adhere to all Wildlife Conservation Society, New York Aquarium and Animal Department standard of conduct, policies, and procedures to ensure the standards of safety, animal wellbeing, animal training, and animal enrichment are being maintained.
- Maintain safe and sanitary areas of food preparation/storage and animal habitats. Ensure animals receive the appropriate nutrition, the appropriate food bases, and report changes through clear communication with Animal Supervisor
- Carry out the instructions for the care of sick and neonate animals, including administering treatments, vitamins and medication.
- Assist the supervisor of Marine Mammals and Birds in developing training programs, animal enrichment, and animal well-being surveillance initiatives.
- Work with the Aquarium’s education department to facilitate educational programs and conduct daily Sea Lion Celebration shows.
- Develop animal conditioning skills and techniques. Maintain each animal’s current level of behavior criteria through effective observation, listening and training application.
- Observe the animals and their habitats for any indication of problems with environmental parameters or life support. Inspect exhibits to ascertain whether corrective steps need to be taken to ensure appropriate environmental conditions, including but not limited to, inspecting filtration, water quality, temperature, and cleanliness. Reports issues to supervisor and assist in making corrective actions.
- Supervise and participate in the transfer of animals from one aquarium, enclosure, habitat, zoo, aquarium, etc. to another. Participate, and/or lead in the installation of exhibit materials.
- Work in all areas of the Animal Department and ensure that all animal enclosures are appropriately secured at all times, regardless of the staff member responsible for the area.
- Must function in a team environment, demonstrating consideration, tolerance, cooperation, reliability, the ability to accept feedback, and a consistent professional approach to job. Excellent communication skills a must.
- Accountable for keeping up to date records and database procedures and attending all required training sessions.
Salary Range
$73,460.00
Internal Qualification Requirements
Job Qualifications:
Bachelor's of Science degree or equivalent experience preferred.
At least 3-year practical experience working directly with aquatic animals in a zoo/aquarium, rescue/rehabilitation center, or other related facility.
Understanding of life support systems and filtration is necessary to be successful in the position.
SCUBA certification.
Ability and willingness to work weekends, holidays, evenings, and special events as schedule demands.
Physical Demands
The physical demands include but are not limited to the use of a Keyboard, 10-key, Mouse, and Telephone Use, Handwriting, Sitting, Standing, Crouching, Kneeling, Bending, Walking, Stair Climbing, minimal Driving, and Lifting up to 50lbs.
Equal Employment Opportunity Disclaimer
WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and engaging in a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and looking for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on gender, race/ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, caste, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by laws and regulations/and similar categories.
It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon a person’s membership in one of these protected categories in areas such as recruitment, selection, job assignment, supervision, training, promotions, promotions, job grading, transfers, termination, compensation, benefits, educational opportunities, WCS sponsored recreational activities and facilities. The organization complies with the spirit and intent of relevant local laws and WCS’s employment policies.
Note that the salary offer will reflect the selected candidate’s individual experiences, skills and qualifications, internal equity, work location and country of work.
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Bachelor's of Science degree or equivalent experience preferred.
At least 3-year practical experience working directly with aquatic animals in a zoo/aquarium, rescue/rehabilitation center, or other related facility.
Understanding of life support systems and filtration is necessary to be successful in the position.
SCUBA certification.
Ability and willingness to work weekends, holidays, evenings, and special events as schedule demands.
Physical Demands
The physical demands include but are not limited to the use of a Keyboard, 10-key, Mouse, and Telephone Use, Handwriting, Sitting, Standing, Crouching, Kneeling, Bending, Walking, Stair Climbing, minimal Driving, and Lifting up to 50lbs.
Equal Employment Opportunity Disclaimer
WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and engaging in a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and looking for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on gender, race/ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, caste, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by laws and regulations/and similar categories.
It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon a person’s membership in one of these protected categories in areas such as recruitment, selection, job assignment, supervision, training, promotions, promotions, job grading, transfers, termination, compensation, benefits, educational opportunities, WCS sponsored recreational activities and facilities. The organization complies with the spirit and intent of relevant local laws and WCS’s employment policies.
Note that the salary offer will reflect the selected candidate’s individual experiences, skills and qualifications, internal equity, work location and country of work.
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