Lead Animal 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.
• 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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4x10
• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18