Assistant Supervisor Pinnipeds

JOB SUMMARY: Demonstrate excellent representation of the aquarium at all times through a positive, can-do attitude, and teamwork focused work ethic.

Responsible for assisting in the supervision of staff and all aspects of animal care procedures, habitat maintenance, training, record keeping, public presentations, interactive programs and program development of harbor, and spotted seals, and assists with managing the husbandry programs for Northern fur seals, and Steller sea lions. May provide assistance with beluga whale and California sea lion husbandry programs, as requested.

Minimum Job Requirements: Must be willing to consistently provide internal and external customer service above and beyond expectation.

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline preferred
• Seven years paid professional experience in marine mammal husbandry and training at a public aquarium or similar institution and/or training, or equivalent nine years’ experience
• Experience in pinniped husbandry and training strongly preferred.
• Supervisory experience and training
• Public presentation and program experience
• Strong communication, leadership, and teamwork skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• SCUBA certification and the ability to pass a dive physical
• Requires schedule flexibility with ability to work evenings/weekends/holidays
• Multi-lingual, Spanish preferred

Responsibilities & Essential Functions:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Care for and maintain animal collection and habitats to meet and exceed AWA regulations, along with AMMPA and AZA standards and guidelines.
• Assist with daily operational coverage, and routine work to ensure area and departmental coverage.
• Assist the Supervisor with animal diet management and weekly animal weights.
• Coordinate animal presentations, programs, and classes.
• Develop and implement animal training and husbandry procedures.
• Develop leadership skills through management courses.
• Supervise area and department schedule to ensure appropriate experience and coverage.
• Guide and mentor senior trainers in planning daily training sessions and enrichment sessions to ensure all animals receive stimulation, exercise, variability, variety, and positive reinforcement in accordance with guidelines established by AMMPA, AZA, IMATA, and AH.
• Maintain consistent professional attitude, motivation and willingness to accept feedback.
• Establish high standards as a role model demonstrating positive customer service and teamwork with other departments at the Mystic Aquarium.
• Assist with supervision and oversight of animal transports in accordance with federal, state and institutional guidelines.
• Maintain husbandry, training, and enrichment records according to Mystic Aquarium procedure.
• Attend regularly scheduled MM&B Supervisor meetings and provide Supervisory coverage in the MMB department as Supervisor of the Day, as assigned.
• Monitor life support systems and water quality.
• Coordinate daily operations and supervise staff, volunteers and interns.
• Assist with the preparation and participate in personnel evaluations.
• Develop staff in proficiency standards at current level and skills necessary for advancement.
• Monitor acquisition and inventory of supplies.
• Work with other departments to facilitate programming needs.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Work in cold, hot, wet, indoor and outdoor environments.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Safety/Security 

• Work in a safe manner at all times.
• Properly use and keep, in good order, all personal protective equipment (PPE) supplied to them as protection from recognized hazards.
• Report any unsafe condition
• Must have a working knowledge of all Facility wide, and Department specific, safety procedures that relate to their position, including, but not limited to:  Emergency Evacuation, Lockdown Procedure, and Fire Extinguisher Use.

Mystic Aquarium is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, part of Sea Research Foundation, Inc., and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation. Mystic Aquarium participates in E-Verify.