Lead Animal Care & Show Supervisor

Jungle Island; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Jungle Island in Miami, FL seeks a Supervisor of Animal Care to lead daily animal care, training, and show operations. This is a working leadership role reporting to the Animal Care Curator and involving hands-on husbandry, safety, and guest-facing performances.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in animal training/handling, a biological sciences or related degree preferred, and the ability to supervise a team, develop plans, and ensure accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• A college degree in any of the biological sciences or psychology is preferred.
• Applicants may substitute the equivalent in experience utilizing operant conditioning techniques to train a variety of exotic animals.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in training animals, animal handling and husbandry is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain trained behaviors as directed by the Curator
• Teach less experienced team members the science of animal husbandry
• Transport animals as necessary for exhibits, vet procedures, or performances
• Work with the Animal Care Curator on exhibit maintenance, food prep, and safety drills
• Maintain a high level of team motivation in a positive work environment
• Make sound decisions in a challenging, high-paced environment
• Comfortably handle animals in the park near guests, on stage, on camera as well as during off-site, public appearances
• Participate in "Guardians of the Jungle" and other stage presentations
• Order animal food and ensure kitchen cleaning standards are maintained
• Maintain area equipment to assure all is in working order
• Provide a high degree of customer service while displaying an outgoing personality
• Confidently work directly with a wide variety of animals, including mammals, large parrots, birds of prey, and reptiles
• Ensure animals are prepared physically and mentally for shows or other performances
• Ensure public safety regarding animal exhibits, encounters, and presentations
• Perform any necessary cleaning and husbandry at or above accreditation standards
• Administer prescribed medication and nutritional supplements as directed by leadership
• Maintain feeding, medical, and other records regarding animal care on a daily basis
• Conduct special tours
• Must be willing to work nights, weekends and holidays as required

Skills

Animal husbandry

Behavior modification

Exotic animal care

Communication skills

Show participation

Record keeping

Safety practices

Team leadership

Public guest experience

Equipment operation

Education

Biological sciences or psychology degree

Tools

Operant conditioning techniques

Job description

Jungle Island in Miami, FL seeks a Supervisor of Animal Care to lead daily animal care, training, and show operations. This is a working leadership role reporting to the Animal Care Curator and involving hands-on husbandry, safety, and guest-facing performances.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in animal training/handling, a biological sciences or related degree preferred, and the ability to supervise a team, develop plans, and ensure accreditation standards.