Animal Care Area Supervisor

Duties and Responsibilities (in addition to Animal Care)

· Manage the animal welfare of assigned animal string.

· Ensure that the staff follow the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for your assigned string.

· Mentor and train new keepers in your assigned string.

· Maintain a professional relationship, without bias, with all staff members.

· Course correct animal care deficiencies in your string through professional communication and insight forms.

· Bring diet recommendations, medical concerns and enclosure maintenance concerns to the curator.

· Be able to give and receive constructive criticism in a professional manner.

· Set the example for keepers in communication and animal care.

· Be an active participant and driving force in building and maintaining team camaraderie and morale.

· Commit to developing professional skills by setting goals and seeking feedback.

· Conduct training for new hires on animal care procedures and safety protocols and offer ongoing training and development for team members.

· Provide guidance, support, and performance feedback to team members while maintaining confidentiality and upholding standards and values

 

Qualifications

· Must be a minimum of 18 years old

· Have a bachelor’s degree or higher or have two years of paid animal experience

· Have a minimum of two years of experience with the animals in the designated string

· A valid driver’s license

· Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include weekends and holidays

· Strong communication and customer service skills

· Team oriented with the ability to work independently

· Have good time management skills

· Be self-motivated

· Be able to handle stressful situations in a calm, professional manner

 

Physical Requirements

· Ability to lift, push, pull 50 pounds

· Capable of working in all weather conditions

Benefits

· 10 days of paid vacation (80 hrs.)

· 3 days of paid sick leave

· $100 medical stipend if on another insurance plan OR Animal Ark contributes 50% of the city health insurance plan premium