Zoological Specialist, Assoc. (Small Mammal)
Zoological Specialist, Assoc. (Small Mammal)
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At Discovery Cove Orlando were passionate about caring for animals. In fact weve already rescued over 40000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy excitement and lasting memories to people from around the world. Were seeking enthusiastic dedicated and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!
We have Animal Trainer positions in a variety of levels. All of them offer you the chance to provide care and compassionate training to a variety of magnificent animals. 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.
- Support animal ambassadors
- 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 guest presentations in order to develop speaking skills and stage presence
- Proactively engage with guests and respond to guest inquiries
- Help prepare educational aspects of guest presentations
- Serve as secondary animal person and safety spotter when needed
- Act as primary trainer when approved and as directed by leadership
- Work with animals on basic behavior and behavioral modification techniques under supervision
- Represent company in public relations or media situations/events
- Perform primary roles as assigned by area leadership
- Engage in and execute all aspects of guest interaction programs
- Work with animals using behavioral modification techniques as instructed
- Train behavior to completion under minimal supervision
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.
What else is important:
- Experience working with small mammals
- Able 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)
- Able 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
- Flexible in work locations as placement will depend on business needs and career development opportunities
Position level and Compensation rate will be contingent on professional zoological animal care experience at an AZA or equivalent is determined through review and assessment of applicable experience by Zoo leadership. Experience required for each level is detailed below:
- Associate: Entry level position
- Specialist: Minimum of 12 months (2080 hours) professional zoological experience
- Senior:Minimum of 2.5 years (5200 hours) professional zoological experience
- Senior 1:Minimum of 5 years (10400 hours) professional zoological experience
The perks of the position: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun fast-paced 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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
