Zoological Specialist - Birds (Part-Time, Hourly)

Job Overview

Enthusiastically represents SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment by displaying a positive attitude, maintaining a high level of energy and commitment to quality throughout all aspects of the job.

Provide for proper nutrition, appropriate and sanitary living conditions, and constant care for our park animals. These positions safely fulfill duties in animal/guest interactions, animal training, husbandry, enrichment, general public presentations, and research.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform daily husbandry tasks including administration of vitamins and medications as directed, food preparation, maintaining a safe and sanitary working area for all animal habitats as directed by area leadership.
• Responsible for daily care of the avian collection in the area to which assigned.
• Responsible for guest, personal, and animal safety by developing and awareness of the behavioral precursors of potentially harmful behavior by both animals and people.
• Maintain all animal records, equipment, area responsibilities, and communication requirements on a daily basis.
• Function as an ambassador by displaying consideration, tolerance, cooperation, open communication, and reliability. Maintain a consistent attitude, motivation, and ability to accept feedback.
• Perform all supportive roles as directed in education and general public shows to develop speaking skills and stage presence.
• Provide proactive guest service through guest interactions a responding to guest inquiries.
• Aid guests and trainers in preparation of and educational aspects during interaction programs.
• Learns avicultural skills, bird biology and natural history through on-the-job training and independent study.
• Learns mechanical systems and husbandry protocols.
• Diet preparation and feeding; monitors food intake.
• Inventory and observation of birds; acts on observations.
• Maintains detailed and legible records.
• Cleans, maintains, and enhances exhibits and support areas.
• Aids with veterinary treatments and procedures including administering topical, oral, and injectable medications, capture, restraint and caring for salvage birds.
• Aids with in-house moves and shipments out of the park; sets up crates.
• Sets up for breeding season. Monitors nests, eggs, and chicks in exhibits. Monitors progress of eggs in incubator. Hand-rears chicks.
• Gives presentations to guests on avian management and natural history.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with Ambassadors, Vendors, and our Guests.
• Occasionally assist other locations and areas in the park as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license. Able to meet all the requirements to drive SeaWorld vehicles.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent. College background in psychology, zoology or biology is a plus.

Compensation

16.85 - 25.00 per hour, contingent on professional zoological animal care experience at an AZA or equivalent facility.

As a 365 day/year operation, candidates are expected to provide flexible availability to support year-round operating needs. This may include, but is not limited to, working opening, mid-day and closing shifts during peak and non-peak seasons, as well as weekends and holidays.

The Perks Of The Position

• 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

EEO Employer

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.