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Animal Care Team Lead - Ambassador Animals Team (Full Time)

Company

Kansas City Zoo
Address , Kansas City, 64132, Mo
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary
Expires 2023-06-18
Posted at 1 year ago
Job Description
ANIMAL CARE TEAM LEAD - AMBASSADOR ANIMALS TEAM (FULL TIME)
DEPARTMENT
Animal Care


CLASSIFICATION
Non-Exempt


REPORTS TO
Animal Care Manager


DIRECT REPORTS
N/A

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Animal Care Team Lead is responsible for assisting the Animal Care Manager with the overall management of their assigned area. This position performs routine work assignments, involving the daily care and welfare of animals within their area. This position also performs daily maintenance of exhibit and holding areas, as well as interacts with the public to provide information related to the Zoo’s animal collection. This position requires extensive experience and knowledge, as well as strong leadership skills. The Animal Care Team Lead will assist with the day-to-day management of the team, including personnel management, creation and maintenance of area standard operating procedures, and overseeing the assigned area in the absence of the team’s Animal Care Manager.
This position will work with the Ambassador Animals Team, which is responsible for the daily husbandry and training of the Zoo’s ambassador animal collection, as well as live performances for audiences of all sizes. The Ambassador Animals Team consists of two ambassador animal buildings and one free-flight bird area, which includes a wide range of animals, including: pigeons, macaws, Harris's hawk, turkey vulture, African crested porcupine, red river hog, African serval, southern ground hornbill, guinea fowl, red-tailed hawk, African grey parrot, Amazon parrots, hedgehog, chinchilla, boa constrictor, rainbow boa, green iguana, dart frogs, and Madagascar hissing cockroaches.

POSITION DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Duties
Percentage


Performs daily animal husbandry activities, including:
  • Preparing diets and delivering animal feedings.
  • Creating and implementing various enrichment items/strategies.
  • Initiating and carrying out new training proposals and behaviors.
  • Giving medications and assisting with various animal health procedures.
  • Training animals for all types of behaviors, including husbandry, enrichment and medical.
  • Observing, logging, and reporting issues concerning animal behavior, health and welfare.
50%


Completes daily maintenance of exhibits and holding areas, including:
  • Reporting maintenance issues and potential safety hazards to appropriate manager.
  • Cleaning exhibits, holding stalls and staff areas.
  • Performing minor repairs and improvements.
15%


Supports Animal Care Manager in the day-to-day management of team and performs various leadership duties, including:
  • Training staff on new animal behaviors.
  • Assisting with the creation of area standard operating procedures and various animal management plans, ensuring compliance with AZA and USDA guidelines.
  • Overseeing area in absence of Animal Care Manager, with support of area curator.
  • Eligible to participate in or serve as a representative for various AZA programs, after meeting AZA requirements.
  • Eligible to apply for various SSP coordinator/studbook keeper positions.
  • Assisting with all aspects of personnel management, including interviewing, scheduling, coaching, evaluating, and training of new animal care staff, interns, and volunteers.
15%


Maintains daily reports and other required records.
10%


Interacts with Zoo guests and the public, including:
  • Leading tours within area, as assigned.
  • Representing the Zoo via media relations, upon completion of training with marketing staff.
  • Engaging with daily visitors to answer questions about the Zoo and animals.
  • Performing various animal chats and animal shows, as well as assisting with special events related to assigned area.
5%


Assists with and travels for animal shipments, as assigned, including:
  • Participating in inter-institutional training and communication regarding incoming or outgoing animals.
5%

  • This position may at times be requested to perform other duties or special projects as assigned, which are in the best interest of the Kansas City Zoo.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate accepted with prior experience in similar position.
  • EDUCATION & FORMAL TRAINING:
    • Bachelor’s Degree in biology, animal science, zoology or related field strongly preferred.
    • High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate accepted with prior experience in similar position.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in biology, animal science, zoology or related field strongly preferred.
  • Strong observation skills to recognize and evaluate conditions of animal health, diets and behavior.
  • Previous leadership experience preferred.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, preferred.
  • Knowledge of animal husbandry, behavior and procedures for proper care and training of exotic animals.
  • EXPERIENCE:
    • At least 5 years’ related Zoo or animal husbandry experience required.
    • Previous leadership experience preferred.
    • Knowledge of animal husbandry, behavior and procedures for proper care and training of exotic animals.
    • Strong observation skills to recognize and evaluate conditions of animal health, diets and behavior.
    • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, preferred.
    • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, including procedures for care and maintenance of animals, exhibit, service and holding areas.
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • At least 5 years’ related Zoo or animal husbandry experience required.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, including procedures for care and maintenance of animals, exhibit, service and holding areas.
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds and have sufficient mobility to ensure a safe work environment.
  • OTHER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
    • Must have valid driver's license.
    • Must have or be able to obtain negative TB test.
    • Must be able to lift 50 pounds and have sufficient mobility to ensure a safe work environment.
    • Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
    • Must be able to tolerate stress, endure high risk situations when feeding, transferring, or restraining animals, and make immediate decisions concerning the safety of animals, staff or the public.
    • Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and evening hours, in all weather extremes.
    • Must pass a background and drug screening.
  • Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
  • Must pass a background and drug screening.
  • Must have or be able to obtain negative TB test.
  • Must be able to tolerate stress, endure high risk situations when feeding, transferring, or restraining animals, and make immediate decisions concerning the safety of animals, staff or the public.
  • Must have valid driver's license.
  • Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and evening hours, in all weather extremes.