Zoological Specialist, Associate

Sea World • Tampa, FL

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that's just what its like to work here! As a key member of our team, you'll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you're dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you! This role facilitates all the food ordering, handling, diet creation, and distribution for the Zoo department. Your primary role will be diet preparation but will also include learning inventory and ordering practices, receiving protocols, cleaning of equipment and the use of our animal computer-based database program to track and create diets based on our veterinary and nutritionist recommendation. This role is for a part-time position and is expected to require 8-16 hours of work per week.

Requirements

• Able to demonstrate strong verbal communication skills and enthusiastically share a passion for animals and conservation with our guests.
• Able to complete provided CPR training/certification
• At least 18 years old
• Able to stand for prolong periods of time while preparing diets.
• 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
• The Nutrition Center operates from 6 am – 2:30 pm, 7 days per week and the selected applicant will be scheduled during these hours of operation.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Maintain all animal diet related records and equipment
• Consistently display consideration, tolerance, cooperation, open communication, and reliability
• Perform supportive speaking roles for Nutrition Center public tours.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees