JOB DESCRIPTION

DIRECT ACCOUNTABILITY: Senior Director of Life Sciences

SUMMARY:

Provide primary animal husbandry care for all animal exhibits within the MODS Living Collection.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A four-year degree in animal husbandry, marine science or biology is required; equivalent

experience may be substituted. A minimum of two years’ experience working with a variety of
animal species in a zoo or aquarium setting and Basic Open Water SCUBA certification required.

The qualified individual should have experience with daily care and maintenance of live animal

exhibits, including but not limited to marine and freshwater aquariums, terrestrial and aquatic

invertebrates, terrestrial and aquatic reptiles, amphibians and small mammals. Experience with

otters, reptiles, small mammals, living coral systems and avian species are a plus. Must be able

to work in a variety of climates. Must be able to work in high places and lift at least 50 lbs. This

as a team member and exhibit strong leadership and organizational skills. Must have a valid

drivers’ license.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintain exhibit animal enclosures, outreach animal enclosures, outdoor enclosure facilities,
and the entire otter habitat.

2. Maintain accurate records of designated systems and specimens within those systems.
3. Prepare animal diets and supply food and fresh water to animals daily.
4. Responsible for daily creation and implementation of animal enrichment.
5. Administers medical needs to designated specimens as assigned by Sr. Director of Life

Sciences or their designee.

6. Submits lists of new specimens or proposed acquisition of specimens for review and approval
by the Sr. Director of Life Sciences or their designee.

7. Clean animal support areas and office areas daily.
8. Assists in Life Sciences public programs development based on knowledge and experience.

9. Performs dive tending and maintenance as needed.
10. Responsible for the care and maintenance of the terrestrial area and plants in the otter

exhibit.

11. Assists with other duties as assigned and qualified.

COMPETENCIES:

1. Written and Verbal Communication Skills.
2. Time Management.
3. Collaboration Skills.
4. Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.
5. Flexibility.
6. Stress Management/Composure.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

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WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job operates in a professional museum environment. Will work with a variety of animals.

Will need a working knowledge of (or ability to learn) animal databases (CHARKS, TRACKS) to

track animal observations, medications, water quality and inventories.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This job operates in a fast-paced, informal educational museum setting. Must be able to

perform the following physical behaviors repetitively throughout a shift: standing, walking,

handling, reaching horizontally, grasping firmly, reaching above the shoulder, reaching below

the waist, pushing buttons, bending, twisting, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, pushing,

sitting on the floor and carrying items upstairs. Must be able to work in high spaces 30’ and
higher, and work in awkward

a bench or moving from area to area as the situation demands. Must be able to lift and carry

up to 50 lbs.

to stand for long periods of time.

This is a full-time hourly

period. Overtime is available with the approval of the Sr. Director of Life Sciences. Scheduled

days may vary and hours of work are typically 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. May be required to work

additional hours/weekends/holidays and special events.

TRAVEL:

May be required to drive MODS vehicle / own vehicle for outreaches or to pick up supplies.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have a valid class E driver license.

Basic Open Water SCUBA Certification required.

Museum of Discovery and Science

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