What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marine Husbandry Manager (FT) position at SeaQuest?
Our goal at SeaQuest is to ensure guests have a one-of-a-kind experience interacting with animals from all over the world. SeaQuest is looking for a Husbandry Manager for our Marine Team who will enhance the guest experience by creating a warm, inviting, and energetic environment throughout the aquarium. The Marine Husbandry Manager reports to the General Manager and is responsible for ensuring all systems, equipment, and facilities are operating at the highest standards relative to water quality, animal health, and facility maintenance. As a Husbandry
Manager, you will oversee all aspects of planning, development, and management of the facilities, including the Maintenance programs and Life Support systems. In addition, you will be responsible for coaching team members to better serve guests and animals in accordance with SeaQuest standard operating procedures. This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the employer
Manager, you will oversee all aspects of planning, development, and management of the facilities, including the Maintenance programs and Life Support systems. In addition, you will be responsible for coaching team members to better serve guests and animals in accordance with SeaQuest standard operating procedures. This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the employer
Marine Husbandry Manager Responsibilities:
- Oversee the Marine department’s daily operations to ensure that the team is following the best practices for animal care, safety, and facility maintenance
- Ensure team members are interacting with guests
- Plan, organize and manage the activities of the husbandry staff
- Implement and follow procedures to ensure equipment is operating at the highest standards to maintain the health of our marine animals
- Order and coordinate the arrival of new animals
- Travel to and from the airport
Marine Husbandry Manager Requirements:
- Experience managing comparable mechanical complexity and operating budgets
- Technical facilities management expertise as it relates to building mechanical systems
- Functionally literate in all aspects of systems, physical plant operation, and maintenance including thorough knowledge of pumps, chilled water systems, bioreactors, etc.
- Demonstrate a high level of organization in the workplace
- Be a strong self-motivator
- Effectively communicate information verbally and in writing
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Excellent mentoring, coaching, and people management skills
- Knowledge or willingness to learn about regulated animals
- 3 years previous experience in manager role preferred
Education:
- A degree in the related field is preferred but not necessary
Schedule:
- Full-time
- Monday-Friday
- Weekends
- Holidays
Company Benefits:
- $25.00 Depending on experience
- Healthcare
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K
- 401K Matching
- Vacation time
- Sick Pay
- Employee discount
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