Zoological Specialist | Associate - Senior 1 | Part-Time | Wild Arctic | SeaWorld San Diego

SeaWorld•San Diego, CA

11d•$21 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

This part-time role supports training sessions across a variety of zoological animal areas and programs. The Zoological Specialist performs daily animal husbandry, including preparing and storing food, administering vitamins and medications as directed, and maintaining safe, sanitary animal habitats and work areas. The position also involves observing animals, reporting abnormalities, maintaining animal records and equipment, and using behavioral modification techniques as instructed. The role includes supportive speaking duties during educational and public presentations, engaging with guests, and answering inquiries. Employees must follow departmental and park safety guidelines, communicate and cooperate reliably with colleagues, and adapt to work locations based on business needs and career development opportunities. Work schedules are flexible based on business needs and may include opening, mid-day, and closing shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays throughout the year. The position may involve working indoors and outdoors in varying weather, including extreme heat, and exposure to fumes, dust, odors, and temperature extremes. Compensation is $20.50–$30.00 per hour, with the level and rate contingent on professional zoological animal-care experience at an AZA or equivalent facility.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Demonstrate strong verbal communication skills and enthusiasm for sharing a passion for animals and conservation with guests.
Be comfortable speaking to large groups on stage during presentations and proficient in speaking to large crowds using a microphone.
Be SCUBA certified and able to pass a dive physical.
Be able to complete provided CPR training and certification.
Hold a valid state driver's license and be able to obtain a company driver's license.
Be able to lift, push, pull, and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
Be able to walk and stand extensively throughout the work shift and climb or ascend heights if needed.
Be able to kneel, squat, bend from floor to waist and waist to overhead, reach overhead, and perform simple grasping and fine-hand manipulation tasks, including using tools, a keyboard, and writing.
Be able to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather, including extreme heat, and tolerate possible exposure to fumes, dust, odors, and temperature extremes.
Be available for a flexible schedule based on business needs, including opening, mid-day, and closing shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Be flexible in work locations according to business needs and career development opportunities.
Provide flexible availability for year-round operating needs, including peak and non-peak seasons.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Biology, or a related field.
Previous marine mammal training and/or bird of prey experience.

Responsibilities

Support training sessions for a variety of zoological animal areas and programs.
Perform daily husbandry tasks, including administering vitamins and medications as directed.
Prepare and store food for animals.
Maintain safe and sanitary working areas and animal habitats.
Follow departmental and park guidelines and safety procedures.
Observe animals and report abnormalities to the supervisor and team.
Maintain animal records and equipment.
Use behavioral modification techniques with animals as instructed and develop proficiency in techniques used at SeaWorld.
Perform supportive speaking roles in educational and general public presentations.
Engage with guests and respond to guest inquiries.
Perform cleaning duties, including using cleaning chemicals.