OdySea Aquarium Foundation Volunteer

ODYSEA AQUARIUM LLC•Scottsdale, AZ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Volunteer roles require a minimum of 8 hours per month for at least a 3-month commitment to maintain an active Volunteer status. There are several volunteer opportunities available: Guest Relations Volunteer, Gallery Guide Volunteer, Aquarist Animal Care Volunteer, and Bird & Mammal Animal Care Volunteer. Each role offers a unique way to impact the guest experience and learn about diverse species and operations at OdySea Aquarium.

Requirements

Minimum of 18 years of age.
Satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.
Follow all policies and procedures set forth by OdySea Aquarium Foundation and OdySea Aquarium, including zoological grooming standards for applicable roles.
Willingness to be flexible, learn, and multitask.
Positive attitude, team oriented, responsible, and enthusiastic.
No impairment of senses that might interfere with the ability to complete tasks.
Ability to stand for long periods of time, as well as walk, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or climb.

Nice To Haves

Upholding standards of excellence in guest experience.

Responsibilities

Assisting with guest ingress and egress, ticketing, and wayfinding.
Operating Deep Ocean Theater and OdySea Voyager.
Aiding with large groups and special events.
Enhancing the guest experience through educational opportunities.
Welcoming and educating guests about diverse animals.
Contributing to educational opportunities at touch exhibits, roving engagement through aquarium galleries, and live interpretation at animal exhibits.
Supporting daily operations such as husbandry and cleaning, diet preparation, enrichment creation, and guest engagement.
Learning about diverse aquatic species such as saltwater and freshwater fishes, sharks, rays, invertebrates, reptiles, and amphibians.
Learning about diverse animals such as California sea lions, African penguins, Asian small-clawed otters, Linneas’ two-toed sloths, and exotic avian species.
Following all OdySea Aquarium Zoological Standard Operating Procedures.
Proactively engaging guests in a friendly and courteous manner.
Greeting and engaging guests, potentially speaking on a microphone.
Talking and hearing frequently.
Standing for long periods of time and walking.
Completing tasks in an environment that may be loud, wet, or humid.
Handling confidential information.
Balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or climbing.
Lifting 50 pounds (only applicable to Aquarist and Bird & Mammal roles).
Accessing animal pools, exhibits, and enclosures (only applicable to Aquarist and Bird & Mammal roles).