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The Manager of Penguins coordinates and implements effective daily operations of the Penguin Team in a manner that adheres to the protocol established by the Curator and the Assistant Curator to ensure the highest standards of animal care, training, enrichment, and wellbeing. The primary role of the Manager is to focus on supporting the Assistant Curator in providing a supportive, positive team environment that fosters staff growth and development in the advancement of animal husbandry, breeding, and welfare initiatives for New England Aquarium\'s (NEAQ) African penguins and southern rockhopper penguins. As a member of the leadership team, the Manager has a shared responsibility to provide clear and precise coaching of staff for completing routine duties and projects, conditioning animal behavior, and conducting public presentations or guest programs. This includes proactive coordination and scheduling of daily activities to achieve department goals for staff development, animal care, and maintenance of exhibits and support areas (including off-site facilities). Through teaching, coaching, and demonstrating the best industry practices and professional behavior, the Manager of Penguins must be a role model and a well-rounded animal care professional that demonstrates the NEAq values on a daily basis. This is a full-time regular position offering a comprehensive benefits package. The typical schedule will be Sunday - Thursday and will occasionally require some coverage on weekends and holidays, as well as some early morning and night coverage. Work must be conducted onsite. ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP FUNCTIONS Leads daily operations for the penguin team and provides direct management of penguin trainers, volunteers, interns, and co-ops through hands-on supervision, training and coaching. Helps to set and communicate clear goals and expectations for performance and leads with a solution-based mindset. Empowers employees and leads them to overcome barriers to their success. Assists in advancing and implementing the coaching system for the staff on the penguin team to encourage accountability, prioritization, high levels of performance, and timely goal completion. Assists with performance evaluations and hiring interviews in collaboration with the Assistant Curator and Curator. Provides motivational support to the penguin team and cultivates a positive, professional and forward-thinking culture. Through proactive planning, delegate appropriate projects, responsibilities, and assignments. Follows through with penguin staff to ensure completion. Cross-trains with the Pinniped team to learn the fundamentals and provide backup leadership support. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Coordinates, manages, and participates in daily operations and protocol that ensures a safe, healthy, and positive work environment for the staff, guests, and animals. Ensure these practices meet USDA, AZA, and NEAQ standards. Co-leads the development and implementation of a comprehensive proactive behavior management plan for the highest industry standards of husbandry training, enrichment, and welfare for the penguin collection. Leads appropriate animal welfare action responses. Maintains a proactive approach to animal and staff safety in setting up habitat and systems maintenance, construction projects, and exhibit enhancements. Coordinates with the Animal Health Department on animal health matters and develops schedule for training and maintenance of husbandry behaviors for physical examination and medical treatment. For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website. https://neaq.applicantpro.com/jobs/3437717-871604.html