Husbandry Associate, The Seas with Nemo & Friends

As a Husbandry Associate, you will be learning the technical aspects of professional aquatic animal care, acquiring the basic husbandry skills to perform routine tasks at The Seas with Nemo & Friends and The Land under the direction of Animal Care management and guidance of Senior Aquarists. This is a Full time position. You will report to the Zoological Manager. What You Will Do Learn and demonstrate proficiency in basic husbandry skills including but not limited to feeding/watering, medicating, shifting, containment, documentation, and observationCommit to creating positive and informative guest interaction opportunities, effectively interpreting your role to our guestsFacilitate guest education on microphone and answer questions about manatees and aquatic conservationWork under close supervision with clearly defined proceduresLearn and perform the basic routines of an area/team focused primarily on a narrow scope of species or routinesExhibit positive leadership behaviors with peers and leaders Required Qualifications & Skills Minimum one year paid work experience within an AZA FacilityAbility to move 50 poundsAvailability to work weekends, with flexibility to work other days as neededStrong communication and public speaking skills for guest engagement Preferred Qualifications & Skills Previous AZA-accredited Aquarium experienceAbility to obtain CPR and First Aid certifications Education Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Marine Biology, Biological Sciences, Zoology preferred. Additional Information: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits (opens in new window). The pay rate for this role in Florida is $20.60-$25.75 per hour. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.