Facility
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
The Herpetology, Ichthyology & Invertebrate Zoology Department is looking for an enthusiastic, creative, and collaborative individual to join their amazing team of Keepers!
Brief Summary of Position & Requirements
The applicant must have knowledge and experience in husbandry specific to Ichthyology. The focus of this position is with marine stingrays and associated Stingray Touch exhibit & reserve areas. Knowledge and experience with saltwater systems (life support, water quality, and marine animal husbandry) in a professional animal care facility are required. Plumbing skills and pump replacement experience are preferred. This position is responsible for providing aquatic animal care and enrichment, monitoring animal health, working with department volunteers and interns, as well as maintaining orderliness of departmental areas. This position also serves as back-up support for other HIIZ keepers & aquatic service areas. This support may also include the care of reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. Some knowledge of the aforementioned terrestrial animals is desirable. The candidate must be comfortable with developing and offering public presentations in a variety of settings. Knowledge of the Sonoran Desert region is desirable but not required.
Education and Pre-requisites
The qualified candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field. A minimum of three years’ paid experience with aquatic fish husbandry and life support systems in a professional animal care facility (preferably an AZA accredited institution) is required for this position. A combination of education and applicable experience may also be considered. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Must be available to work weekends and holidays, in addition to occasional evenings/nights as required to meet ASDM’s operational needs. Satisfactory driving record and valid Arizona Driver’s License (or ability to obtain) required.
Compensation and benefits
This is a Bargaining Unit Position; Initial Step is $16.25/hour plus our comprehensive benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision, employer-funded health reimbursement account, life and LTD insurance, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, 403(b) retirement plan with Roth option, Dual-level membership, paid holidays, personal business time, sick leave, and vacation.
Application instructions
Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please be prepared to include at least two professional references with your application.
To view the full job posting and apply, visit the Desert Museum’s Career Page
URL: https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=4497258
Please understand that if offered a position, you will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and provide the equivalent of a satisfactory 3-year Driver’s History Record as a final condition of employment.