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Associate Animal Care Specialist (Animal Ambassadors)

Please apply at www.buschgardensjobs.com

Requirements and Competencies

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • College degree in Biology, Zoology, Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or related field preferred.
  • Ability to work various types of equipment: Lawnmower, line-trimmer, leaf blower, and other hand held machines.
  • Strong communication skills: efficient communication with teammates and management.
  • Team-oriented; eager to learn and to give/receive constructive criticism
  • Hard-working, decisive, able to handle multiple responsibilities and prioritize appropriately
  • Positive attitude and the ability and desire to work in a dynamic environment
  • Self-disciplined and trustworthy, able to follow safety guidelines
  • Keen observational skills
  • Understanding of operant conditioning and animal training techniques
  • Valid driver’s license, ability to meet Company Driving Guidelines.
  • SCUBA certification preferred.
  • Able to work at least 40 hours a week and must be available to work a flexible schedule to include evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional overnight shifts
  • Ability to work in a physically demanding work environment in a variety of outdoor weather conditions (i.e. extreme heat, cold, rain). Able to stand, walk, lift, bend, and squat on a continual basis in order to accomplish tasks. Ability to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly on a regular basis.

                                                                                                               
Primary Responsibilities

  • Care, observation, and training of a variety of Animal Ambassadors including birds, herptiles, and mammals.
  • Facilitate educational programming, special events, media, and guest interpretation throughout the park while utilizing animal ambassadors
  • Cleaning and maintenance of habitats, husbandry facilities, and holding facilities, including mowing, weed-trimming, raking etc.
  • Daily record keeping
  • Some heavy lifting required (must be able to lift 50lbs repeatedly), and a large amount of time spent outdoors

       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.