Husbandry Assistant
- Employer
- Merlin Entertainments
- Location
- Auburn Hills, Michigan, US
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Oct 11, 2022
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- Sector
- Aquarium / Zoo / Botanical garden
- Field
- Conservation science
- Discipline
- Marine
- Salary Type
- Salary
- Employment Type
- Full time
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Husbandry Assistant
SEA LIFE Michigan, 4316 Baldwin Rd
Auburn Hills, Michigan, 48326
United States
The Husbandry Assistant position at the SEA LIFE Aquarium Michigan is part of the Displays Team. The position will be a part time position. The position requires a team member assist Aquarists in the routine husbandry of SEA LIFE's marine and freshwater displays.The Husbandry Assistant must be capable of delivering a high standard of work performance in the areas of exhibit, diet preparation, exhibit maintenance, and guest experience under the direction of the Displays Curator.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Husbandry Assistants are always under the direction of the Displays Curator.
Provide daily assistance to Aquarists in the areas of diet preparation, feeding and general care of aquatic exhibits in accordance with established protocols.
Deliver interactive programming to guests and guest presentations involving displays and exhibit diving. Participate in guest relations/interactions and perform daily public presentations as needed.
Assist in the continual development of the displays areas in line with the long term goals of the company.
Monitor public display areas as well as back of house areas to achieve the objectives set out by the Displays Curator.
Daily animal diet preparation, feeding, observation and record keeping.
Detailed record keeping of animal health treatments, exhibit maintenance, and feeding logs
Water Quality Analysis of exhibits
Interact with guests during public animal feeds
Ability to meet AZA, USDA and Merlin Health and Safety standards.
Other duties as assigned.
Background, Experience & Qualifications
Some knowledge of aquatic animal care in a professional aquarium environment.
Experience working in a guest service work environment
Proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and multitask as necessary to meet deadlines.
Great organizational skills as well as detail oriented
Ability to work with people from all levels of discipline
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
Open to new opportunities and ability to adapt to change
Education:
Working towards a degree in Life Sciences (Biology, Marine Biology, Zoology, Psychology) Or a two year certification from an accredited aquarium science/zoological program is preferred.
Work Environment:
Various inside and outside areas within the Attraction, with varying temperatures and floor surfaces. Occasional travel to other Merlin Entertainments Group properties or other sites within the city.
Working Pattern:
Typically the working hours will be flexible and will include evening, weekend and Holidays.
Days worked are varied.
SEA LIFE Michigan, 4316 Baldwin Rd
Auburn Hills, Michigan, 48326
United States
The Husbandry Assistant position at the SEA LIFE Aquarium Michigan is part of the Displays Team. The position will be a part time position. The position requires a team member assist Aquarists in the routine husbandry of SEA LIFE's marine and freshwater displays.The Husbandry Assistant must be capable of delivering a high standard of work performance in the areas of exhibit, diet preparation, exhibit maintenance, and guest experience under the direction of the Displays Curator.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Husbandry Assistants are always under the direction of the Displays Curator.
Provide daily assistance to Aquarists in the areas of diet preparation, feeding and general care of aquatic exhibits in accordance with established protocols.
Deliver interactive programming to guests and guest presentations involving displays and exhibit diving. Participate in guest relations/interactions and perform daily public presentations as needed.
Assist in the continual development of the displays areas in line with the long term goals of the company.
Monitor public display areas as well as back of house areas to achieve the objectives set out by the Displays Curator.
Daily animal diet preparation, feeding, observation and record keeping.
Detailed record keeping of animal health treatments, exhibit maintenance, and feeding logs
Water Quality Analysis of exhibits
Interact with guests during public animal feeds
Ability to meet AZA, USDA and Merlin Health and Safety standards.
Other duties as assigned.
Background, Experience & Qualifications
Some knowledge of aquatic animal care in a professional aquarium environment.
Experience working in a guest service work environment
Proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and multitask as necessary to meet deadlines.
Great organizational skills as well as detail oriented
Ability to work with people from all levels of discipline
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
Open to new opportunities and ability to adapt to change
Education:
Working towards a degree in Life Sciences (Biology, Marine Biology, Zoology, Psychology) Or a two year certification from an accredited aquarium science/zoological program is preferred.
Work Environment:
Various inside and outside areas within the Attraction, with varying temperatures and floor surfaces. Occasional travel to other Merlin Entertainments Group properties or other sites within the city.
Working Pattern:
Typically the working hours will be flexible and will include evening, weekend and Holidays.
Days worked are varied.
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