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| HABITAT SPECIALIST (FULL-TIME) |
Responsibilities:
Major duties of this position in our Environmental Services Department may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Maintenance and repair of animal's habitats, such as docks, lagoons, fences, land structures, etc., including underwater construction.
- Maintain fish stock within freezer
- Staff training for fence handling
- Perform fish catching, netting, and removal of sea life from lagoons
- Perform lagoon fence cleaning
- Participate in in-water medical check-ups
- Maintenance and repair of netting and dive equipment
- Participate in Manatee Rescue Team
- Participate in animal necropsy
- Maintain records and systems
Qualifications
The successful candidate will be a responsible, organized, and motivated individual who demonstrates excellent "team player" skills. Must be diver certified, physically fit, and able to lift 75 pounds. Must work well with animals and have knowledge of dive equipment maintenance and repairs. Must have a clean driving record.
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| MEDIA & MARKETING ASSISTANT (FULL-TIME) |
Position Responsibilities Include:
- Marketing & Advertising
- Support DRC website activities
- Assist Director with printed marketing and advertising materials, including design/layout
- Provide regular content for DRC's blog and social media outlets (current and those developed in the future)
- Assist in implementation of annual marketing/advertising plan
- Media Relations
- Assist Director with on-site media visits
- Maintain press clippings notebooks and media archives
- Miscellaneous
- Write for and complete layout/design of Dolphin Society and Gray Cross newsletters
- Assist with miscellaneous special activities involving DRC
- Assist with other departments' communications needs with writing/editing/proofreading
- Cross-train in duties of various other departments in keeping with DRC's corporate approach
- Serve on DRC committees as necessary
Abilities & Skills:
The successful candidate will be a responsible, organized, motivated, self-directed individual who demonstrates excellent "team player" skills and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal and computer skills — including social media and graphics design — are a must. A B.S./B.A. degree in communications, marketing or related field and at least 1-2 years of progressive work experience or a combination of education and experience are required.
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| MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (FULL TIME) |
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Dolphin Research Center currently
has a full-time opening for a Medical Technician to
assist the Medical Director. DRC is a not-for-profit
education and research facility dedicated to teaching,
learning and caring about marine mammals and the
environment we share.
Position Responsibilities
Include:
- Assist in medical procedures, treatments,
and monitoring animal health.
- Assist in coordination and implementation
of treatment plans carried out by animal care
and training staff.
- Collect diagnostic samples and perform routine
laboratory procedures.
- Cleanand maintain
medical equipment.
- Organize and maintain inventory of supplements,
medicines, and medical supplies.
- Maintainaccurate
medical records, procedures manual, and government
documentation.
- Collect and analyze data from medical and
husbandry records.
- Research sources and specifications of drugs,
supplies, and equipment.
- Procure food fish.
- Participate in assessment and rescue of manatees.
- Assist in necropsies.
- Assist in administrative duties including
budget preparations, note taking, and correspondence.
Abilities & Skills:
- Position requires a highly-motivated, energetic,
versatile, and flexible team player, with a
BS or BA, certification as a veterinary technician,
or equivalent experience.
- Excellent technical, organizational, interpersonal,
computer, and communications skills a must.
- Requires attention to detail and a strong
desire to learn.
- Must be able to manage own time and have the
ability to identify and solve problems of varying
scope and complexity.
- Must be physically fit and comfortable working
in the water.
- As with any position in the medical field,
hours must be flexible and based on the needs
of the animals. Must be able to work weekends
and more than eight hours per day.
- Experience in radiology and ultrasonography
a plus.
- Interest or experience in complementary/ alternative
therapies also a plus.
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The cost of living in the Keys
tends to be high and salaries, for the most part,
are not competitive with the national average.
This is particularly true at DRC, which is still
maturing as a not-for-profit corporation. Starting
salaries vary according to an applicant's educational
background, experience, and particular job responsibilities.
The starting annual salary for an entry-level employee
at DRC averages $19,000. Many staff members find
it necessary to supplement their income through
other means.
DRC seeks to provide for the well being of its
employees and our salary combined with our generous
benefits creates a competitive total package that
is right for our environment.
DRC offers an excellent benefits
package including health insurance, a 401(k) plan,
paid holidays, paid vacation, paid sick leave,
gift shop discounts, work clothing, and complimentary Dolphin
Encounters. However, the most important
benefits are the extraordinary rewards employees
encounter on a daily basis: feeling the elation
when a dolphin demonstrates a new behavior for
the first time, watching a child grin in excitement
when she sees a dolphin burst out of the water
into a flip, sitting quietly on a dock observing
the fluid grace of dolphins, experiencing the sense
of satisfaction when a student grasps a new concept,
witnessing the magical moment when a learning-disabled
child utters his first word. Moments such as these
are the true rewards, the unique benefits of working
at Dolphin Research Center.
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| TO APPLY |
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If you are interested, please send your resume
and completed application by email to drc-hr@dolphins.org or fax them to the Human Resources
Director at (305) 289-8902. You may also mail them to Dolphin Research
Center, Human Resources Director, 58901 Overseas Highway, Grassy Key,
FL 33050 or stop by the center and complete an application in person.
Dolphin Research Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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