Assistant Supervisor — Pinnipeds

Job overview

The Assistant Supervisor — Pinnipeds role is onsite in Mystic, CT, and is full-time; compensation is $57,000–$59,000 per year. The position supports Mystic Aquarium’s Marine Mammals and Birds department and its pinniped care and public-engagement programs. The role assists the Pinnipeds Supervisor with animal care, husbandry, training, habitat maintenance, records, staff supervision, and public programming. It helps maintain animal welfare standards and coordinate daily operations for the seal collection, with additional support for other marine mammal programs as requested.

What you'll do

• Care for animals and maintain habitats to meet applicable standards
• assist with diet management and weekly weights
• develop and implement training and husbandry procedures for harbor and spotted seals
• assist with Northern fur seal and Steller sea lion husbandry
• guide senior trainers
• maintain records
• monitor life-support systems and water quality
• coordinate staff coverage, presentations, programs, and classes
• supervise staff, volunteers, and interns.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant supervisor

pinnipeds

marine mammals and birds

animal care

seal husbandry

animal training

staff supervision

public presentations

mystic ct

full-time

$57k–$59k

weekend availability

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k), medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.

Why this role

The role may provide additional support to beluga whale and California sea lion husbandry programs as requested. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required.

About the employer

Mystic Aquarium is hiring for this role. Industry: Zoos and Botanical Gardens. Sector: 71.