Zoological Specialist, Associate (Expedition Odyssey)

About the role

We are seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!

Responsibilities

• Perform daily husbandry tasks, including administering vitamins and medications as directed, preparing food, and maintaining a safe and sanitary working area for all animal habitats.
• Observe animals and report any abnormalities to supervisor and team.
• Maintain all animal records and equipment.
• Ensure working environment follows established guidelines and safety procedures.
• Consistently display consideration, tolerance, cooperation, open communication, and reliability.
• Support education and general public shows in order to develop speaking skills and stage presence.
• Proactively engage with guests and respond to guest inquiries.
• Help prepare educational aspects of shows.
• Serve as secondary animal person and safety spotter when needed.
• Act as primary trainer when approved and as directed by leadership.
• Engage in and execute all aspects of guest interaction programs.
• Work with animals on basic behavior and behavioral modification techniques under supervision.
• Train behavior to completion under minimal supervision.
• Lead education and general public shows and guest interaction programs.
• Be proficient in application of behavioral modification techniques used across the organization.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with Ambassadors, Vendors, and our Guests.

Requirements

• SCUBA certified and able to pass a dive physical.
• Able to complete provided CPR training/certification.
• Able to demonstrate strong verbal communication skills and enthusiastically share a passion for the animals and conservation with our guests.
• Must be comfortable speaking to large groups of people on stage during presentations.
• Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift and climb/ascend heights, if needed.
• Perform the following physical activities: kneeling, squatting, bend floor-to waist/waist-to-overhead, reach overhead, simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks (use of tools/keyboard/writing).
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors, in varying weather, to include extreme heat.
• Position may be exposed to fumes, dust, odors and cold/heat temperature extremes.
• Perform cleaning duties; including use of cleaning chemicals.
• Work a flexible schedule/hours based on business need, to include opening, mid-, and closing shifts; nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be flexible in work locations as placement will depend on business needs and career development opportunities.
• This position is a 365 day/year operation, candidates must be available to work varying shifts/hours to support year-round operating needs.

Skills

• Proficiency in application of behavioral modification techniques used across the organization.

Benefits

• FREE park admission.
• Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends.
• Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
• Scholarship opportunities.
• Exclusive employee events and giveaways.

Pay

Level is determined through review and assessment of applicable experience by Zoo leadership.

Schedule

This position is a 365 day/year operation, candidates must be available to work varying shifts/hours to support year-round operating needs.

Seaworld Parks & Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer