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Zoological Specialist, Associate (Seasonal)
TEMPORARYSan Diego

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Location

San Diego

Type

TEMPORARY

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About this role

SEASONAL POSITION

At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!

What you get to do: 

This role supports training sessions for a wide variety of zoological animal areas and programs. You will 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

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

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

  • 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.

What it takes to succeed:

  • 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

  • SCUBA certified and have the ability to pass a dive physical

  • Able to complete provided CPR training/certification

  • 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

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

  • Must be flexible in work locations as placement will depend on business needs and career development opportunities

Compensation: $20.50/hour

Seasonal Opportunity - May - Sept. (exact dates will vary)

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.

The perks of the position: 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
     

EEO Employer:

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.

Other facts

Tech stack
Animal Care,Communication Skills,Public Speaking,SCUBA Certification,CPR Certification,Behavioral Modification Techniques,Teamwork,Reliability,Observation Skills,Food Preparation,Safety Procedures,Guest Engagement,Record Keeping,Cleaning Duties,Flexibility,Physical Fitness

About SeaWorld

United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: PRKS) is a leading theme park and entertainment company with a world-class portfolio of seven brands across 13 parks in the United States and Abu Dhabi. The Company’s award-winning portfolio of iconic brands includes SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Discovery Cove, Sesame Place, Water Country USA, Adventure Island, and Aquatica.

Our portfolio offers experiences for guests of all ages to enjoy exhilarating thrill and family-friendly rides and coasters, inspiring up-close encounters and educational presentations with wildlife, and exciting shows, concerts, and live performances.

We are committed to wildlife conservation globally, and all three SeaWorld parks, plus Discovery Cove and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, are accredited members of the AZA, one of the world’s foremost professional zoological organizations. Our parks serve as one of the largest marine animal rescue organizations in the world, actively participate in endangered species survival programs, and make significant contributions to science through field research and the study of animals in our care.

Website: www.UnitedParks.com

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Entertainment Providers

What you'll do

  • The Zoological Specialist, Associate supports training sessions for various zoological animal areas and performs daily husbandry tasks. Responsibilities include food preparation, maintaining a safe working environment, observing animals, and engaging with guests.

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What does a Zoological Specialist, Associate (Seasonal) do at SeaWorld?

As a Zoological Specialist, Associate (Seasonal) at SeaWorld, you will: the Zoological Specialist, Associate supports training sessions for various zoological animal areas and performs daily husbandry tasks. Responsibilities include food preparation, maintaining a safe working environment, observing animals, and engaging with guests..

Why join SeaWorld as a Zoological Specialist, Associate (Seasonal)?

SeaWorld is a leading Entertainment Providers company.

Is the Zoological Specialist, Associate (Seasonal) position at SeaWorld remote?

The Zoological Specialist, Associate (Seasonal) position at SeaWorld is based in San Diego, California, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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