Sr Manager Downstream Operations

Masdar; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Animal Care Specialist to join their team. This role involves hands-on care for birds, including feeding, cleaning, and monitoring their health. The ideal candidate will have a passion for animal welfare and enjoy engaging with visitors, sharing knowledge about bird habits and zoo operations. You will work in a dynamic environment, often outdoors, and contribute to conservation efforts while supporting the zoo's mission. If you are enthusiastic about animal care and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• One year of prior animal care experience at a controlled environment facility.
• Good communication skills and enthusiasm for public interaction.

Responsibilities

• Involve in bird husbandry including training and enrichment.
• Observe birds for health issues and maintain hygiene management.

Skills

Animal Care

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Public Interaction

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Zoology or Related Field

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Involve in bird husbandry (including training and enrichment)
• Setting up aviaries for exhibiting to the public considering both the bird’s and the public’s needs
• Reporting to supervisor
• Excellent animal care
• Feeds, waters, and cleans quarters of bird’s collection
• Adds vitamins or medication to food as prescribed by Vets under supervision
• Fills water containers and places food in cages or aviaries as specified
• Cleans bird’s quarters, using rake, water hose, and disinfectant
• Observes birds to detect illnesses and injuries and notifies supervisor or vet health care department of findings. Monitoring birds’ health, breeding conditions and behavior
• Involve transportation from one enclosure to another for purposes such as breeding, rearrangement of exhibits, or shipping if needed
• Sets temperature and humidity controls of quarters as specified
• Hand raising if needed
• Handling, captures and restrains animal
• Hygiene management to prevent disease
• Ability to build relationships with animals
• Visitor interactions including scheduled on-ground talks to our guests, answers visitors' questions concerning bird habits or zoo operations
• Completes daily worksheets listing the amount of food eaten, etc.
• Maintain the highest level of safety in the work area through implementation of safety protocols and procedures to ensure safety for the animal and visitors
• Participate in and support collaborative efforts pertaining to the care of the collection including training, enrichment, research and education
• Actively foster constructive attitudes and a team orientation among staff
• Contributes to conservation activities as assigned
• Support the goals of EPZ departments’ collection plan, strategic and Master Plans
• Oversee activities of interns and volunteers
• Participate in workshops, training sessions if needed to improve job knowledge and professional development
• May assist vets in treatment of animals for illnesses and injuries
• May assist animal trainer or instructor in presentation of programs, shows, or lectures
• A large percentage of duties are performed outdoors in various weather conditions, ranging from rain, wind, cool to cold weather, and extreme heat and humidity

Requirements

• High school, zoology, or related field is preferred
• One year of prior animal care experience (paid) at a controlled environment facility
• Good communication skills, an enthusiasm for interacting with the public and a willingness to give regular talks to visitors, special groups, etc.
• Familiar with operant conditioning and enrichment techniques
• Must be able to function as a team member and support zoo’s mission
• Must be dependable and demonstrate flexibility regarding work schedules
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays
• Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather
• Must be able to perform strenuous work and lift at least 25 kg repetitively, bending, lifting, etc.
• English is a must, Arabic is preferred
• Must be willing to work with different cultures and nationalities

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.