Zoo Jobs: Trainer I

Trainer I

Department: Bird Mammal

Position Type: Full Time

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Take your career to new depths and put your skills to work in a one of a kind setting by becoming a part of the premiere aquarium showcasing the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea. The Texas State Aquarium provides high quality, entertaining programming through education, conservation, and wildlife rehabilitation. We strive to provide our guests with an exciting, educational,and memorable experience.

The Trainer I for the Bird/Mammal department will provide proper care and training to the bird and mammal collection.

Other duties include but are not limited to:

Clean and maintain assigned exhibits and support areas.
Observe animal behavior and report unusual/abnormal behavior to supervisor.
Prepare animal diets and feed according to established procedures.
Handle all raptors according to established procedures.
Use telemetry equipment as assigned.
Deliver all show segments except the African Serval.
Cope and talon trim all raptors excluding the bald eagle as assigned.
Net/cast all birds excluding the bald eagle as assigned.
Assist senior staff in animal restraint and veterinary procedures
Weigh and transport all trained animals excluding the African Serval as assigned.
Enter data into TRACKS.
Plan and direct the work of volunteers in primary areas of responsibility.
Communicate procedures and work duties to support staff when absent.
Work all auxiliary functions in the department as assigned.
Contribute to the maintenance and cleanliness of department areas

QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelor’s degree in biology, psychology or related field from a four year college or university is preferred with one year of experience in a public aquarium/zoo. Any combination of education and experience would likely produce the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

OTHER RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION:

This position offers an attractive benefits/vacation package including a 100% employer paid health plan, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and 403(b) retirement plan with a 100% match of the first 5% contributed.

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