Keeper Lead

Keeper Lead

Provide animal care to Audubon's living collection at assigned facility-Insectarium or Insect Rearing Facility (IRF).

Provide education to the public about Audubon Insectarium's animals and exhibits when working on the museum floor and occasionally off-site.

Provide proactive leadership to the team in daily operations of assigned facility.

Supervise animal care and exhibit maintenance, including, but not limited to, feeding, capturing and moving animals, enclosure setup, breakdown and cleaning, trash and debris removal, minor construction projects, filter maintenance, and providing enrichment items.

Staff mentoring in a professional setting with demonstrated success. Ability to provide guidance to teams on training, animal care, and onboarding for department.

Facility maintenance in animal care areas (sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, washing containers, etc.) including, but not limited to, trash and debris removal, minor construction projects, supply stocking, cleaning and upkeep.

Accurate recordkeeping for short-and long-term monitoring of health, behavior, tracking trends and advancing animal practices. Records of animal transfers between Insectarium facilities (IRF and downtown) and other institutions.

Participation in professional development via Audubon training department and outside sources. Willingly participates in AZA programs or other conservation- based initiatives.

Work with curatorial staff as a member of the animal management team on collection plans, decision making, acquisition and disposition of animals, enclosure purchasing, etc

Daily live animal presentations to educate visitors about our collection of animals, conservation initiatives, the interconnectedness of nature, and roles of arthropods in the ecosystems of the world. These interactions with the public will occur both on and off grounds.

Function as an interpreter and represent ANI as a spokesperson on media outlets, special tours, meetings, etc.

Conduct behind-the-scenes tours for VIP's, donors, and Audubon education programs as scheduled.

Supervise staff in daily compliance with all AZA and USDA standards regarding the health and containment of invertebrate collection.

Identify and correct both minor and major maintenance problems in a timely manner and report other, larger, maintenance needs to other departments.

Work as a liaison between Entomology team and multiple departments of assigned facility.

Establish and maintain effective, efficient, and cooperative relationships with employees, senior administration, vendors, and customers.

Supervision of staff at assigned location. Besides supervising animal care, this also includes training staff on new protocols, providing constructive criticism, and otherwise providing productive and professional coaching of staff.

Maintain a positive attitude and a strong sense of accountability, fostering a collaborative team environment where everyone feels empowered to contribute.

Thrive in a team environment, using organizational and technical skills to ensure the smooth execution of creative projects that resonate with our audience.

Celebrate the successes of the team and bring enthusiasm to your work, reflecting the joyful culture that is at the heart of Audubon's mission.

Stay adaptable and open to learning new skills, embracing change and innovation as opportunities to lead and grow.