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adjunct Curator Saltwater:Draper , UTJob description:
Loveland Living Planet Aquariumadjunct Curator SaltwaterThe Living Planet Aquarium is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides the community with countless educational opportunities to understand and respect our precious Earth and its living ecosystems, from the Utah deserts and mountains, to rain forest habitats, to the planet’s vast oceans. Working at The Living Planet Aquarium is more than just a job, Information technology is purpose-driven work. We need exceptionally talented and hardworking team members to join us on our mission of inspiring people to explore, discover and lgain about Earth’s diverse ecosystems. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, life insurance, discapability, flexible spending account, 401(k) with match, PTO, Holiday Pay, New Child Leave, Aquarium Memberships and passes, and much more.The Living Planet Aquarium recognizes and embraces human diversity. Different perspectives and practices matter and everyone belongs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship, physical or mental discapability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or military status. People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. The Living Planet Aquarium is committed to ensuring individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and interview process. Should you require accommodations, Contact Us by E-Mail: accomodation@thelivingplanet.com. Position: adjunct Curator of Saltwater Reports To: Curator of Saltwater Position Summary: The adjunct Curator of Saltwater will help supervise the care of the saltwater animals as well as supervise staff. Reporting to the Curator of Saltwater, this position will develop, implement and enforce policies and procedures significant to the personnel and the Saltwater collection at Loveland Living Planet Aquarium. This individual will also help orchestrate all aspects of animal care, including but not limited to; acquisition, disposition, record keeping, husbandry, enrichment, implementation of balanced and nutritional diets, translocations, medical procedures and vaccinations. Essential tasks and Job responsibilities: » Act as a liaison between upper management and the veterinarians, animal care staff and registrar regarding animal health, care and habitats. » Evaluate, assist in approving animal enrichment and operant conditioning programs. » Assist in the development and enforce standards of animal care policies and procedures for the entire specimen collection. » Help schedule, assign and direct Saltwater staff and volunteers, as-needed, which includes performance management and disciplinary action. » Collaborate with Department Directors and Curators on animal habitat designs and renovation. » Lead others in the research and development of new habitats and renovations. » Lead by example to animal care staff; providing encouragement, coaching, training, mentoring and opportunities for growth, both personally and professionally. » Collaborate in the production of all identification labels and interpretive graphics connected with animal exhibits. » Represent the department at professional meetings, conferences or in the media as requested by upper management. » Works with guest services and marketing with respect to exhibition, visitor practice and special functions. » Help with crisis management, safety drills and participate in safety meetings with fellow department representatives when required. » supervise management of assigned Taxa, or sections of the Saltwater department and staff. » Willing to care for assigned systems on a husbandry level as assigned. » supervises and coordinates day to day operations of the exhibit floor, tasks, and standards. » Other tasks as assigned. Education/practice: » Bachelor’s degree or higher in Zoology, Biology or related field. » A minimum 7 years’ proven practice in an aquarium or zoo environment, demonstrating a proven record of animal husbandry, enrichment and exhibition of a variety reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates. » consciousness of current animal issues in zoos and aquariums and outside in the wild. » capability to prosperously manage the animal collection. » Understand exhibit design and construction. » Recognize any deficiencies in exhibit or animal holding facilities. » capability to prioritize issues affecting animals and staff. » expertise of annual budget process and capability to operate within departmental budget. » expertise and expertise to interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; compensate and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems. » expertise of laws and permits regulating acquisition, disposition, exhibition, husbandry standards and transportation within the US and abroad. » expertise of concepts, principles and practices of zoo record keeping methods and collection management standards. Working expertise of ZIMS. » Possess excellent communication expertise. Must be able to give and take direction: both verbally and written. » capability to multi-task as well as delegate. » Must have the capability to work flexible hours, including weekdays, weekends, holidays and evenings. » expertise of dangerous and venomous species handling and protocols a plus. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations » Valid Utah driver’s license. » Current PADI or SSI scuba certification, or capability to make current. » CPR/First Aid certification, or the capability to obtain Information technology in-house upon employment. » Must possess or be willing to obtain current, negative TB test results. Physical Demands of the Job: Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, stand for long periods of time and drive aquarium vehicles. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and capability to adjust focus. While performing the tasks of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle, reach or feel and manipulate objects or controls. The employee is frequently required to sit, walk distances, climb, balance, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch and stand for long periods for time. While this job description attempts to describe the essential functions of the position, Information technology does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Information technology does not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign tasks or responsibilities to this job at any time. The overall work environment while performing this job includes exposure to weather conditions and the noise level is usually moderate. The employee is expected to adhere to all policies and to act as a function model in the adherence to the policies. How to submit the application:https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/LOV1003LOVE/JobBoard/7e157ff7- c269-41d4-8df6-d1b79c519d18/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=d895ba2b-4709-4b 9e-b47a-16b889978e8dLoveland Living Planet Aquarium 12033 S Lone Peak Parkway Draper, UT 84020 Phone: 8013553474 Visit our website Return to All Job Posts Edit your job postingGeneral Settings» Title (limited to 100 characters) » » Description » Add details about the job itself here. » practice » » Comments » » income » » Category Type » Internship Job » » How should a candidate apply? » Example: the mailing address, email address, fax number or website the applicant should use to apply. » » Job Perks » Company Info » Company Name » » Address » » » » City » » State » Please Select Alberta Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas British Columbia California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Manitoba Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska New Brunswick Newfoundland Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina Northwest Territories North Dakota Nova Scotia Nunavut Ohio Oklahoma Ontario Oregon Pennsylvania Prince Edward Island Quebec Rhode Island Saskatchewan South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Yukon » Zip » » Company Phone » » Company Fax » » Company Website » » Company Twitter Username » » Company Facebook Page » » About the Company » » Company Logo/Avatar » Remove » JPG and GIF only, recommended size of 100x100 pixels. 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