Zoo Specialist Associate Animal Ambassador Part-time

What you get to do:

• 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, area responsibilities, and communication requirements on a daily basis.

• Consistently display consideration, tolerance, cooperation, open communication, and reliability

• Perform supportive speaking roles in education and general public presentations.

• Represent company in Public Relations or Media stations/events.

• Proactively engage with guests and respond to guest inquiries.

• Work with animals using behavioral modification techniques as instructed

• Ability to become proficient in the application of behavioral modification techniques used at SeaWorld.

• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

What it takes to succeed:

• Six (6) months SeaWorld animal training or Six (6A) months paid animal training / animal husbandry experience in a marine mammal, zoological professional setting.

• 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

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Biology, or a related field preferred

• Previous Marine Mammal Training and or Bird of Prey experience preferred

• 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

• Consistently practices safe work habits including, but not limited to the use of personal protective equipment, lifting and reporting of unsafe situations.

• Be willing to comply with, and ensure Ambassadors comply with, all SEA grooming guidelines and employment standards.

• Be able to successfully complete all legal, company, and department training requirements to include but not limited to passing required tests and certifications within established timelines.

• Work a flexible schedule/hours based on business need, to include opening, mid-, and closing shifts; nights, weekends, and holidays

Note: as a 365 day/year operation, 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.