Associate Zoological Specialist (Aquarium) Part-time
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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
- At least 18 years old
- A valid state driver’s license and be able to obtain a company driver’s 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 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
- Must be flexible in work locations as placement will depend on business needs and career development opportunities
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Zoology, or a related field preferred
- Previous Aquarium experience preferred
- Scuba certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Administering vitamins and medications as directed
- Preparing food
- Maintaining a safe and sanitary working area for all animal habitats
- 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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
