Beluga Care & Training Specialist

ADP, Inc.; Mystic (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Supplemental insurances

Job summary

Mystic Aquarium seeks an Assistant Trainer to support beluga whale husbandry, training, diet preparation, habitat maintenance and enrichment. The role includes daily animal care, record keeping and participation in public demonstrations for visitors.

Ideal candidates have hands-on marine mammal care experience, cetacean exposure and a collaborative, team-oriented approach to representing Mystic Aquarium.

Qualifications

• : Bachelor's degree preferred with one year paid experience in marine mammals, or two years equivalent.
• : Cetacean experience required.
• : Public presentation and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in routine husbandry procedures for belugas and other marine mammals.
• Maintain habitats and records; support training and enrichment sessions.
• Deliver public demonstrations and classroom presentations.
• Mentor interns and volunteers; support Senior Trainers with administrative tasks.
• Maintain safety, PPE and报道 procedures.

Skills

Marine mammal care

Public presentation

Communication

Teamwork

SCUBA certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Cetacean experience

Job description

Mystic Aquarium seeks an Assistant Trainer to support beluga whale husbandry, training, diet preparation, habitat maintenance and enrichment. The role includes daily animal care, record keeping and participation in public demonstrations for visitors.

Ideal candidates have hands-on marine mammal care experience, cetacean exposure and a collaborative, team-oriented approach to representing Mystic Aquarium.