Lead Animal Ambassador Keeper

Location

Springfield, MO | United States

Job description

Lead Animal Ambassador Keeper

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Animal Keeper to join our Ambassador Animal team! Lead Animal Keepers train and mentor staff, volunteers, and interns on how to care for our mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. Our animals get great medical care, proper diets, and clean exhibit spaces. Lead Keepers demonstrate strong leadership skills for their team and maintain working relationships with other departments. We are looking for leaders with at least 6 years' experience working with animals who can continue to guide staff, volunteers, and interns on facilitating animal care while strengthening the skills and knowledge of the people working with those animals.

About Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium

Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium consists of a 1.5-million-gallon Aquarium Adventure showcasing 35,000 animals and our immersive Wildlife Galleries sharing the story of America's most significant conservationists throughout history and today. In 2022, Wonders of Wildlife became accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Accreditation signifies our exemplary standards for animal welfare, scientific education, and staff training. Created by noted conservationist and Bass Pro Shops founder/CEO Johnny Morris, the 350,000-square-foot experience celebrates people who hunt, fish, and act as stewards of the land and water. Located next to Bass Pro Shops National Headquarters in Springfield, Missouri the campus is a centerpiece of America's Conservation Capital in Missouri's Ozark Mountains. Wonders of Wildlife has been voted "Best New Attraction in America" and "America's Best Aquarium" by the readers of USA TODAY. For more information, visit .

A day in the life of a Keeper

Lead Keepers are primarily focused on the day-to-day management of the team and assigned exhibits. They will ensure daily tasks are completed by the team including TRACKS entry and chores, first step in approval of diets, enrichment, husbandry changes and work order requests. Lead Keepers will organize daily and weekly operations of the team's projects and goals, including creating and maintenance of their areas standard operating procedures. Participates in Vet Rounds weekly and Animal Welfare Meetings quarterly and follows up on welfare concerns in a timely fashion. They also aid in creating Action Plans for welfare concerns and ensures plan is followed with the team.

Lead Keepers also assists in departmental hiring for their assigned team and manages the Internship program for their assigned area, including hiring and training of new interns. They are the first point of contact for staff who need guidance with personal issues or other problems and is considered the point person for the team and need to maintain a cooperative attitude and working relationships with colleagues.

Are you ready to join our team?

We have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for our Lead Keeper, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application . We look forward to meeting you

Zip Code: 65807

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