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Wildlife Husbandry Manager
SeaQuest Woodbridge, NJ
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SeaQuest is Hiring a Wildlife Husbandry Manager Near Woodbridge, NJ

Our goal at SeaQuest is to ensure guests have a one-of-a-kind experience interacting with animals from all over the world. SeaQuest is looking for a Husbandry Manager for our Wildlife Husbandry Team who will enhance the guest experience by creating a warm, inviting, and energetic environment throughout the aquarium. The Wildlife Husbandry Manager reports to the General Manager and is responsible for ensuring all bird and reptile animals and exhibits are operated to the highest standards relative to animal health and facility maintenance. As a Husbandry Manager, you will oversee all aspects of planning, developing, and managing animal care programs and maintaining enclosures compliant with USDA and Fish and Wildlife standards. In addition, you will be responsible for coaching team members to better serve guests and animals in accordance with SeaQuest standard operating procedures. This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the employer
Wildlife Husbandry Manager Responsibilities:
  • Oversee the Bird/Reptile/Mammal department’s daily operations to ensure that the team is following the best practices for animal care, safety, and facility maintenance.
  • Ensure team members are interacting with guests.
  • Plan, organize, and manage the activities of the husbandry staff.
  • Establish and maintain department team member schedules.
  • Implement and follow procedures to ensure bird and reptile shows are up to company standards.
  • May be responsible for permitting.
  • Schedule and monitor veterinary visits.
  • Schedule show performances.
Wildlife Husbandry Manager Requirements:
  • Five plus years managing in a zoo or aquarium husbandry setting.
  • Bird training is a plus, with experience in creating bird shows.
  • Extensive knowledge of various species including birds, reptiles, mammals, and insects.
  • Demonstrate a high level of organization in the workplace.
  • Be a strong self-motivator.
  • Effectively communicate information verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure.
  • Excellent mentoring, coaching, and people management skills.
  • Knowledge and desire to learn about which animals are allowed in our facility.
Education:
  • A degree in the related field is preferred but not necessary.
Schedule:
  • Full-time 
  • Weekend availability
  • Holidays
Company Benefits:
  • $23 - $25 hourly depending on experience.
  • Healthcare 
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401K
  • 401K Matching
  • Vacation time
  • Sick Pay
  • Employee discount
**Offer of employment may be contingent on satisfactory results of a criminal history background check and drug test. This organization participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a service that verifies authorization to work in the U.S through the U.S Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of Social Security (SSA)**

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$75k-98k (estimate)

POST DATE

07/15/2023

EXPIRATION DATE

05/21/2024

WEBSITE

visitseaquest.com

HEADQUARTERS

Eagle, ID

SIZE

100 - 200

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