Khuli, just saw this in my own search... Part time but definitely a foot in the door!
Company:SEALIFE
Location:Kansas City, MO
Employee Type
art-Time
Industry:Entertainment, Travel, Other Great Industries
Job Type:Customer Service, Facilities, Other
Education:High School
Manages Others:Unknown
Post Date:5/9/2014
Ref ID:2465
DESCRIPTION:
Husbandry Assistant
Job Description
Description:
Working alongside the Displays Team to maintain all aspects of the daily care, feeding and life support system maintenance of a diverse collection of freshwater and marine animals including elasmobranches, fish, reptiles and invertebrates. Ensure smooth running of daily operation, highlighting any issues to manager on duty.
This is an hourly, part time position with the hours 7am - 12pm Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Responsibilities:
KEY OBJECTIVES
Ensure the highest possible standards of animal husbandry, exhibit presentation, technical operation and Safety in all operational areas of SEA LIFE Kansas City.
To monitor all public display areas to achieve the objective of delivering a World Class guest experience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Daily animal diet preparation of over 5,000 animals
Daily animal 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
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
HEALTH & SAFETY
Responsibility to ensure compliance of Health, Safety & Security within the workplace.
Ensure that risk assessments have been carried out for area or responsibility and are reviewed regularly.
Understand risk assessments within own workplace and ensure reporting of any new risks to appropriate line manager.
Responsible for ensuring that team members follow safe working practices.
Ensure own compliance of safe working procedures in place for work activities within job role.
In cases of incidents or accidents ensure appropriate reporting is completed in a timely manner and if necessary the corrective action has been taken to avoid repeat of such incidents and accidents.
REQUIREMENTS:
Husbandry Assistant
Requirements/Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will possess at minimum a high school diploma/GED
A B.A. or B.S. or 2-year technical degree, preferably in the Life Science is strongly desired
Experience in a public aquarium or zoo as a volunteer and/or intern preferred Proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and multi task as necessary to meet a deadline.
Great organization skills, detail oriented and self-starter.
Ability to work with people from all levels of discipline.
Excellent solving problems and analytical skills to develop appropriate solutions.
Open to new learning’s and quickly adapts to change.
Candidates must also be able to frequently lift up to 50 lbs
Must have or be able to obtain a KS or MO driver’s license
First Aid and CPR certifications preferred
Open Water SCUBA certification preferred, candidates with higher certification will be given preference