Head of Animal Welfare, Training & Enrichment

Tennessee Aquarium; Chattanooga (TN); In loco; USD 65.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Tennessee Aquarium seeks a Curator of Welfare, Enrichment, and Training to supervise training, enrichment, and animal welfare across all departments in Chattanooga. You will review and improve programs, set long-term plans, and help shape industry standards while coordinating with education, research, and husbandry staff.

Responsibilities include leading committees, maintaining records in ZIMS and related systems, and ensuring staff development.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in animal behavior, biology, or zoology preferred; related fields acceptable.
• Minimum three years’ experience overseeing and/or managing training and enrichment at an animal institution.
• Minimum two years’ experience overseeing animal wellbeing; minimum three years’ supervisory experience.

Mansioni

• Oversee welfare reviews, protocols, and standards with veterinary team.
• Lead training, enrichment, and welfare programs across departments.
• Ensure accurate record keeping; manage AZA-related activities and committees.
• Maintain training records in ZIMS and other systems; participate in staff development.

Conoscenze

Management of training

Animal welfare

Training supervision

Communication

Project management

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in animal behavior, biology, or zoology

Descrizione del lavoro

The Tennessee Aquarium seeks a Curator of Welfare, Enrichment, and Training to supervise training, enrichment, and animal welfare across all departments in Chattanooga. You will review and improve programs, set long-term plans, and help shape industry standards while coordinating with education, research, and husbandry staff.

Responsibilities include leading committees, maintaining records in ZIMS and related systems, and ensuring staff development.