Zoological Specialist Associate Busch Gardens Williamsburg

SEASONAL POSITION

Busch Gardens is a place of thrills fun and positive lasting memories. And thats just what its like to work here! As a key member of our team youll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If youre dedicated dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service this is a place for you!

The Zoological Specialist Associate is responsible for providing consistent care and training of the collection of all assigned animals at the Highland Stables Lorikeet Aviary and Eagle Ridge areas; following all husbandry and training protocols for the specified zoological areas; working in a consistent professional and positive manner; learning and demonstrating required training and handling protocols for any applicable animals; demonstrating the ability to safely work with a very diverse collection of animals including mammals birds reptiles and arthropods; having excellent guest service skills for daily presentations and interactions.

What you get to do:

This role supports training sessions for a wide variety of zoological animal areas and programs. You will 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.

• Responsible for food preparation and storage
• Provide and maintain a work environment that follows the established guidelines and safety procedures set by the department and park
• Consistently display consideration tolerance cooperation open communication and reliability
• Observe animals and report any abnormalities to supervisor and team
• Maintain all animal records and equipment
• Perform supportive speaking roles in education and general public presentations.
• Proactively engage with guests and respond to guest inquiries
• Work with animals using behavioral modification techniques as instructed
• Ability to become proficient in the application of behavioral modification techniques used at Busch Gardens.

What it takes to succeed:

• Able to demonstrate strong verbal communication skills and enthusiastically share a passion for animals and conservation with our guests.
• Must be comfortable speaking to large groups of people on stage during presentations
• Proficient in talking on a microphone to large crowds of guests
• Able to complete provided CPR training/certification
• Bachelors degree in Psychology Biology or a related field preferred
• Previous equine exotic bird and or bird of prey experience preferred
• At least 18 years old
• A valid state drivers license and be able to obtain a company drivers license
• 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 floorto waist/waisttooverhead 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
• Must be flexible in work locations as placement will depend on business needs and career development opportunities

Note: as a 365 day/year operation candidates are expected to provide flexible availability to support yearround operating needs. This may include but is not limited to working opening midday and closing shifts during peak and nonpeak seasons as well as weekends and holidays.

The perks of the position: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun fastpaced environment and great teammates as well as:

• 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.