The Education Program Coordinator / Small Mammal Keeper will be responsible for accomplishing animal care, exhibit maintenance, and coordination of the Educational Programs.  This position requires an individual with a high degree of professional experience who takes pride in work well done.  Must be a proven leader, team player, and team member.  The priorities for this position include attention to animal care and health, fostering a positive team environment, and accomplishing an excellent guest experience.
Essential Job Functions
•	All team members must understand the significance of their role and how they can positively impact visitors.  Pro-active, friendly communication will be expected at all times, as well as anticipating visitors’ needs and desires. 

•	Provides for the needs of a wide range of mammals, birds, reptiles, and invertebrates through regular feedings, administering treatments as directed, exhibit maintenance and environmental enrichment programs for the species.

•	Input of data into the animal records databases; assures that appropriate records are kept on all husbandry including daily care and animal health.

•	Coordinates the purchasing relating to purchases such as food for the animal collection; assures that animal food, maintenance equipment and supplies are ordered and stocked in appropriate amounts, given the needs of the facility and the availability of resources.

•	Exceptional use of time management techniques.

•	Keep all exhibit areas and off exhibit areas clean, neat and well organized.

•	Help train new employees to assure compliance with established standards and protocols.

•	Perform other related duties as assigned.
