Animal Care Program Manager

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE : Animal Connection Program Manager

REPORTS TO : Director of Animal Care

SUPERVISES : Supervises all staff, interns and volunteers within the Animal Connection Program

EXEMPT OR NON-EXEMPT : Exempt

PERCENTAGE OF FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT : 100%

PERMANENT / SEASONAL / TEMPORARY : Temporary

LOCATION : On-Site

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY :

The Animal Connection Program Manager will support and oversee the goals and objectives of the Animal Care department by performing the responsibilities including but not limited to the following standards of operations and care identified in this position description. The Manager will be responsible for directing the work of supervisors, staff and volunteers, and interns managing both work and workers, getting projects completed on time, keeping costs within budget and maintaining established quality standards for animal care operations. Responsible for orienting and training employees, hourly wage recommendations, job safety, guest safety, equal opportunity compliance, discipline and promotion recommendations to senior management. The Manager will act as the liaison between the Animal Connection Program and the other departments at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. The Manager will assist the Supervisor with developing plans and projects to enhance staff knowledge and advance training techniques while maintaining safety. Responsibilities also include communicating and coordinating with the Vet Services team in all aspects of animal care for connection animals. Additionally, the Manager is responsible for assisting the department director with the government permitting and walkthroughs / inspections.

Management of this collection will be in accordance with all applicable federal, state, local laws and in conjunction with CMA policies and procedures. The incumbent will serve as a role model for the team with the goal of offering unique experiences to connect our guests with mission based conservation initiatives. This position requires passion, commitment and the ability to inspire others to develop a greater appreciation of animals and their role in our ecosystem.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Ensure the animals listed under the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Animal Connection program are properly cared for while demonstrating the ability to follow all laws and requirements by federal or state agencies to include permitting and reporting.
• Follow safe policies and provide a safe working environment for the animals, team, and guests of CMA.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills with a clear, friendly, and effective verbal and nonverbal communication.
• Exhibit and mentor great problem solving and time-management skills with ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks at once.
• Be diligent in a fast-paced environment with a full schedule and changing priorities.
• Possess the ability to teach anatomy, natural history, training using operant conditioning, proper handling, and environmental enrichment through provided reading material, observation and department training.
• Identify areas of improvement and present creative solutions to management.
• Ensure all personnel within the animal care team is thoroughly and properly trained in the following :

Training techniques

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium reserves the right to revise job descriptions or work hours as required.

All job requirements are subject to change to reflect the evolving position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor / manager (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws).

A statement of “temporary” position is not a guarantee of employment. It simply means the role has a set end date (typically up to 1 year) and / or has deliverables to be met and if those deliverables are not met the position may be terminated. In Florida, employment is "at-will" by default, meaning either party can terminate the relationship at any time for any legal reason and as such continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Clearwater Marine Aquarium participates in E-Verify, please view the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Notice of Right to Work.