Association Of Zoos & Aquariums
Assistant Curator of Fish & Inverts
Association Of Zoos & Aquariums, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
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Aquarium - Downtown Houston
Assistant Curator of Fish & Inverts
Aquarium - Downtown Houston has an excellent career opportunity for individuals that have a true passion for animal care and an unrelenting drive to provide exceptional guest service and hospitality. Assistant Curator of Fish & Inverts The Assistant Curator is responsible for the daily supervision of staff caring for the animal collection, ensuring high standards of husbandry, welfare, and operational efficiency. This role includes maintaining accurate records, preparing required reports, and supporting all aspects of animal care as directed. Extensive and well-rounded training program Continued career development and growth opportunities Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels Multiple health benefit plans to suit your needs Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, flexible spending accounts and 401 (k) Paid time off Monthly discretionary bonus potential Responsibilities: Professional Animal Care Oversee daily operations related to animal care and husbandry. Ensure exceptional care for all animals within the collection. Monitor, interpret, and respond to water quality parameters. Assess dietary needs and recommend adjustments, as necessary. Apply principles of disease prevention, treatment, and control. Assist the veterinary team with examinations, treatments, and necropsies. Evaluate potential acquisitions or dispositions. Utilize effective breeding and rearing techniques. Communication Keep the Curator informed of departmental progress, challenges, and needs. Respond to departmental correspondence and guest inquiries. Promote positive relationships with guests, employees, colleagues, and other departments by modeling professionalism, cooperation, and excellent service. Department Management Assist the Curator with administrative responsibilities. Represent the Habitat Department and/or Downtown Aquarium as needed in the absence of or at the direction of the Curator and General Curator. Prepare annual animal inventories and required reports. Maintain accurate records (Species 360 ZIMS) and ensure proper backup storage. Delegate tasks appropriately to staff members. Supervision of Personnel Set an example for the staff by reporting to work in a timely manner and maintaining a clean, professional appearance. Maintain an effective staffing schedule to meet departmental needs. Foster a supportive, growth-oriented environment that encourages staff development. Demonstrate and enforce proper safety procedures; review incidents to identify improvements. Train staff and provide ongoing training for existing team members. Facility Maintenance Collaborate with other departments to maintain exhibits, facilities, and the animal collection in accordance with Downtown Aquarium standards. Maintain all equipment in optimal working condition. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in biology, zoology, or a related field with equivalent experience Minimum of five years of experience in an AZA-accredited facility, preferably with a broad range of taxa. Minimum of one year of supervisory or team lead experience, including staff training and performance oversight preferred. Open Water SCUBA certification required. Must be able to pass the institution’s dive physical. Demonstrated proficiency with aquatic life support systems, including pumps, filtration, ozone, UV, and automated controls. Strong working knowledge of animal husbandry, disease prevention and treatment, and breeding/rearing techniques. Organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple projects through completion. Excellent communication skills and comfort interacting with guests, volunteers, and media. Membership in professional organizations, including AZA and ZAA, preferred. Ability to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. EOE Extensive and well-rounded training program Continued career development and growth opportunities Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels Multiple health benefit plans to suit your needs Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, flexible spending accounts and 401 (k) Paid time off Monthly discretionary bonus potential How to Apply
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Assistant Curator of Fish & Inverts
Aquarium - Downtown Houston has an excellent career opportunity for individuals that have a true passion for animal care and an unrelenting drive to provide exceptional guest service and hospitality. Assistant Curator of Fish & Inverts The Assistant Curator is responsible for the daily supervision of staff caring for the animal collection, ensuring high standards of husbandry, welfare, and operational efficiency. This role includes maintaining accurate records, preparing required reports, and supporting all aspects of animal care as directed. Extensive and well-rounded training program Continued career development and growth opportunities Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels Multiple health benefit plans to suit your needs Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, flexible spending accounts and 401 (k) Paid time off Monthly discretionary bonus potential Responsibilities: Professional Animal Care Oversee daily operations related to animal care and husbandry. Ensure exceptional care for all animals within the collection. Monitor, interpret, and respond to water quality parameters. Assess dietary needs and recommend adjustments, as necessary. Apply principles of disease prevention, treatment, and control. Assist the veterinary team with examinations, treatments, and necropsies. Evaluate potential acquisitions or dispositions. Utilize effective breeding and rearing techniques. Communication Keep the Curator informed of departmental progress, challenges, and needs. Respond to departmental correspondence and guest inquiries. Promote positive relationships with guests, employees, colleagues, and other departments by modeling professionalism, cooperation, and excellent service. Department Management Assist the Curator with administrative responsibilities. Represent the Habitat Department and/or Downtown Aquarium as needed in the absence of or at the direction of the Curator and General Curator. Prepare annual animal inventories and required reports. Maintain accurate records (Species 360 ZIMS) and ensure proper backup storage. Delegate tasks appropriately to staff members. Supervision of Personnel Set an example for the staff by reporting to work in a timely manner and maintaining a clean, professional appearance. Maintain an effective staffing schedule to meet departmental needs. Foster a supportive, growth-oriented environment that encourages staff development. Demonstrate and enforce proper safety procedures; review incidents to identify improvements. Train staff and provide ongoing training for existing team members. Facility Maintenance Collaborate with other departments to maintain exhibits, facilities, and the animal collection in accordance with Downtown Aquarium standards. Maintain all equipment in optimal working condition. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in biology, zoology, or a related field with equivalent experience Minimum of five years of experience in an AZA-accredited facility, preferably with a broad range of taxa. Minimum of one year of supervisory or team lead experience, including staff training and performance oversight preferred. Open Water SCUBA certification required. Must be able to pass the institution’s dive physical. Demonstrated proficiency with aquatic life support systems, including pumps, filtration, ozone, UV, and automated controls. Strong working knowledge of animal husbandry, disease prevention and treatment, and breeding/rearing techniques. Organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple projects through completion. Excellent communication skills and comfort interacting with guests, volunteers, and media. Membership in professional organizations, including AZA and ZAA, preferred. Ability to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. EOE Extensive and well-rounded training program Continued career development and growth opportunities Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels Multiple health benefit plans to suit your needs Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, flexible spending accounts and 401 (k) Paid time off Monthly discretionary bonus potential How to Apply
Click on "Apply" to submit for this position on Landry’s Career Page. www.landryscareers.com
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click on Restaurant Management Opportunities and search accordingly. Aquarium - Downtown Houston 410 Bagby Houston, TX 77002
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