Hawaiian Monk Seal Program Assistant (Casual Hire)

Honolulu, HI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Hawaiian Monk Seal Program Casual Hire would be responsible for:

Maintaining cleaning and disinfection protocols
Proper diet preparation for resident Hawaiian monk seal
Exhibit maintenance
Interacting with the public interns and volunteer staff
Behavioral enrichment and training
Veterinary procedure participation
Maintaining current events board and signage
General Record keeping
Assisting Head Trainer in training sessions

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience (at least 1 year) in the husbandry and training of marine mammals.
Ability to work at least10 hours a week including weekends and all required holidays. Availability requires Fridays Saturdays and Wednesdays depending on HMS pool cleaning needs per your immediate HMS supervisor. Ability to add a day throughout the week in order to improve training with immediate HMS supervisor. Must be able to work flexible working hours.
Possession of a baccalaureate degree in a relevant field of study.
Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation write reports and procedures and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations groups team members and individuals.
Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and useword processing database and spreadsheet programs.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds for the purpose of transporting equipment food stuffs and materials to service facilities or animals on site and off site.
Ability to work in all weather conditions
Ability to wear a respirator
Able to work at heights in confined spaces and use ladders.
Ability to travel independently to and from meetings events and WAQ in a timely manner fulfilled by possession of a valid Drivers License (Class 3) or use of other means of transportation which meets position needs.
Experience at giving educational presentations to the public and/or conference presentations.

Desirable Qualifications

Experience supervising one or all the following groups: staff students and volunteers.
Experience maintaining freshwater and/or marine fishes and invertebrates at a zoological park aquarium or aquaculture facility.
Considerable knowledge of life support systems.
Certified SCUBA diver or AAUS Scientific Diver

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1. Cover letter;
2. Resume;
3. The names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least two professional references.
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Required Experience:

Junior IC

DescriptionHawaiian Monk Seal Program Casual Hire would be responsible for:Maintaining cleaning and disinfection protocolsProper diet preparation for resident Hawaiian monk sealExhibit maintenanceInteracting with the public interns and volunteer staffBehavioral enrichment and trainingVeterinary proc...

Description

Hawaiian Monk Seal Program Casual Hire would be responsible for:

Maintaining cleaning and disinfection protocols
Proper diet preparation for resident Hawaiian monk seal
Exhibit maintenance
Interacting with the public interns and volunteer staff
Behavioral enrichment and training
Veterinary procedure participation
Maintaining current events board and signage
General Record keeping
Assisting Head Trainer in training sessions

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience (at least 1 year) in the husbandry and training of marine mammals.
Ability to work at least10 hours a week including weekends and all required holidays. Availability requires Fridays Saturdays and Wednesdays depending on HMS pool cleaning needs per your immediate HMS supervisor. Ability to add a day throughout the week in order to improve training with immediate HMS supervisor. Must be able to work flexible working hours.
Possession of a baccalaureate degree in a relevant field of study.
Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation write reports and procedures and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations groups team members and individuals.
Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and useword processing database and spreadsheet programs.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds for the purpose of transporting equipment food stuffs and materials to service facilities or animals on site and off site.
Ability to work in all weather conditions
Ability to wear a respirator
Able to work at heights in confined spaces and use ladders.
Ability to travel independently to and from meetings events and WAQ in a timely manner fulfilled by possession of a valid Drivers License (Class 3) or use of other means of transportation which meets position needs.
Experience at giving educational presentations to the public and/or conference presentations.

Desirable Qualifications

Experience supervising one or all the following groups: staff students and volunteers.
Experience maintaining freshwater and/or marine fishes and invertebrates at a zoological park aquarium or aquaculture facility.
Considerable knowledge of life support systems.
Certified SCUBA diver or AAUS Scientific Diver

EEO Clery Act ADA