What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reptile Keeper position at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park?
Reptile Keeper
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park is looking for an energetic individual to become a full-time aquarist in the herp section of its growing aquarium team. The aquarium team is responsible for the care of all reptiles, amphibians, teleosts, elasmobranchs, invertebrates, and their associated exhibits/ life support systems while also leading many of our daily interaction programs with our guests. This position will be primarily responsible for the care of our growing reptile collection.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- daily husbandry care of animals/exhibits including a growing crocodilian collection
- maintenance of life support systems
- maintain detailed animal/exhibit records
- routine cleaning of exhibits
- delivering a variety of formal and informal presentations
- daily interaction with our visiting guests.
Desired qualifications:
- Previous experience working in a public zoo or aquarium
- experience with daily care for various reptile species(crocodilian experience preferred)
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, zoology, or related area of study
- strong people and customer service skills
- ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays
- ability to work well within a team environment; must have a strong desire to learn and grow
- demonstrate a strong dedication to given responsibilities
- possession of outstanding communication and organization skills
- SCUBA certification preferred
- ability to lift 50 lbs.
- ability to work outside and on their feet for long durations in extreme weather conditions
- willingness to represent the Gulfarium in appearance and action.
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person