Animal Care Supervisor

About the role

The Animal Care Supervisor position at the Chattanooga Zoo provides oversight and support to the Director of Animal Care & Conservation. Key responsibilities include emergency management, animal husbandry, and guest relations.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite supervision during and after normal operating hours including emergency management, husbandry or safety issues that may arise, and guest relations when needed.
• Serve as the animal care department point of contact for time sensitive or emergency situations.
• Work as a member of the management team for the Animal Care Department.
• Cook as a member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT).
• Lead department and zoo-wide emergency drills and preparations as assigned by the General Curator.
• Make last-minute adjustments to the departmental schedule as needed to ensure all animal areas have minimum coverage.
• Maintain regular updates on weather conditions and inform animal care staff when severe weather is expected.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in biology, Zoology, Environmental Education or related field.
• Minimum ten (10) years' paid zoo animal care experience with relevant taxa and/or programs.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to respond quickly and calmly in crises.
• Maintain high standards of animal care.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Animal husbandry skills.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of animal behavior and care.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.
• Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Welcoming environment for diverse employees.

Pay

$20.00 per hour

Schedule

Not specified