Reports irregular behaviors of animals to management.Ĭarries out duties and job assignments, delegated by appropriate management.Ĭandidates must possess the ability to interact and communicate well with guests and co-workers. A people person who enjoys sharing knowledge & love of animals and interaction with kids and adults alike.Ĭarry an animal or work in an enclosure around the facility to enhance our guest’s interactive experience. Qualities possessed for this position are high energy, engaging, friendly and confident. Interaction Specialists are needed to help create amazing guest interactive experiences with our many reptiles and mammals. The ability to maintain a positive attitude while working individually and with others in a team environment is essential. Willingness to learn and master husbandry procedures exactly and without deviation The ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds with ease, able to stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, climb, jump, rake, sweep and carry objects for short distances, possess visual acuity appropriate for animal care and general safety practices, be able to remain on feet for long periods of time, and be able to lift and reach overhead. Possess knowledge of disease recognition, husbandry, food preparation, nutrition Hands-on experience caring for and/or training exotic animals such as lemurs, red kangaroos, two-toed sloths, kinkajous, tamanduas, etc. Leading Educational/Interpretive Guided Tours for Schools, Birthday party groups, and other groups.Ĭarries out duties and job assignments, delegated by appropriate managementĬandidates must possess an excellent safety record, solid observational and record-keeping skills, strong work history with exotic mammals, and the ability to interact and communicate well with guests and co-workers.ĭesired skills include, but are not limited to, animal husbandry, operant conditioning, basic knowledge of training animals, environmental enrichment, exhibit maintenance, and minor repair. Monitoring the health of animals, and medicating as necessary. Upselling animal encounters and membership sales. Public speaking in animal encounters, media events, and educational tours. Performs minor repairs and improvements of exhibits under supervision.Īssists in training interns and volunteers. Reports maintenance issues and potential safety hazards to management. Reports births, deaths, injuries, and/or other irregular behaviors of animals to management. Maintains daily reports and other records.Īssists with the movement, capture, and restraint of animals.Īnswers visitors’ questions about the facility and the animals, as necessary. Responsible for the daily observation of animal health and welfare. Prepares diets for the animal collection and cleaning animal holding areas. Training of animals for public encounters & medical behaviors. You MUST pass a background check and drug test before starting the position. You MUST have previous childcare experience to qualify for this job. We are looking for someone with experience to babysit the children brought to work with their parents while providing them with a fun and safe learning environment. This is not a licensed daycare facility, nor are we looking to become a licensed daycare facility. The potential candidate would need to be at the Austin Aquarium from 9:00 AM – 8:30 PM various days of the week.įlexible scheduling will be based on each candidate’s available schedule. The children’s parents will bring all the food, drinks, bottles, and diapers that the child will need for the day, so no cooking or bottle sanitation is required of you.Ĭleaning the toys daily and a weekly deep clean of the playroom will be required. The entire facility will be available for the children to roam and explore as the caregiver sees fit. This will be where learning, playing, eating, and sleeping will take place. We have a child’s playroom equipped with tables, chairs, toys, sleeping mats, pillows, blankets, a TV, and cabinets. Typically 2-5 children ages 1 year to 12 years. Houston Interactive Aquarium is looking for a childcare provider for our staff members who would like to bring their children to work with them.
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