Zoological Specialist, Sr.

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

• Provide care and compassionate training to a variety of magnificent animals.
• 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.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.
• Candidates must be available to work varying shifts/hours to support year-round operating needs.

Qualifications

• Flexible in work locations as placement will depend on business needs and career development opportunities.

Skills

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

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
• Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan

Pay

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Schedule

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