Provisional Wild Animal Keeper, Oceans, Wonders, & Shark!

Qualification Requirements

• Understanding of life support system and filtration is necessary to be successful in the position.
• Ability and willingness to work weekends, holidays, evenings, and special events as schedule demands.
• Experience working directly with aquatic animals in a zoo/aquarium, rescue/rehabilitation center, or other related facility.
•  Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills are a critical requirement along with strong oral and written communication. Must be highly self-motivated and similarly able to take direction.
•  Experience working with volunteers preferred. Must be comfortable actively interacting with visitors to the Aquarium.
• Active membership in professional associations (e.g. AZA, IMATA) preferred.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in biology, psychology or related field.
• At least 2 years’ experience in practical work or volunteer/internship with aquatic animals in controlled environments.
• SCUBA certification.
• Must have a current, valid driver’s license. 

Physical Requirements:
The position requires strenuous physical activity. Must pass AAUS-compliant dive physical and swim test (400 yards in 12 minutes) within six months of hire. The position requires outdoor work in all weather conditions (including cold water) as well as indoor exhibit facilities and office environments. Tasks require manual dexterity for various tasks (e.g. computer keyboard, mobile radios, operation/ manipulation of diving gear, manual tools). Some tasks require kneeling, bending, navigating uneven terrain, and repetitive lifting of up to 50 pounds.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands include but are not limited to the use of a Keyboard, 10-key, Mouse, and Telephone Use, Handwriting, Sitting, Standing, Crouching, Kneeling, Bending, Walking, Stair Climbing, minimal Driving, and Lifting up to 50lbs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Disclaimer
WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and engaging in a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and looking for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on gender, race/ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, caste, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by laws and regulations/and similar categories.

It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon a person’s membership in one of these protected categories in areas such as recruitment, selection, job assignment, supervision, training, promotions, promotions, job grading, transfers, termination, compensation, benefits, educational opportunities, WCS sponsored recreational activities and facilities. The organization complies with the spirit and intent of relevant local laws and WCS’s employment policies.

Note that the salary offer will reflect the selected candidate’s individual experiences, skills and qualifications, internal equity, work location and country of work.



 

Opportunity Type

Full-Time

Salary Range

$48,119.00