Zoological Specialist, Associate

Sesame Place

Orlando, Florida, USA
On-site
Animal husbandry tasks
Food preparation and storage
Maintain safe work environment
Sesame Place is seeking a Zoological Specialist, Associate to support animal training and husbandry tasks at their Orlando location. The role requires strong communication skills, a passion for animals, and physical fitness, along with various certifications

Job Summary

  • This role supports training sessions for a wide variety of zoological animal areas and programs, performing daily husbandry tasks including administering vitamins and medications, preparing food, and maintaining a safe and sanitary working area.
  • You will perform supportive speaking roles in education and general public presentations, proactively engaging with guests and responding to inquiries.
  • 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, and park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.

Matching Summary

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Sesame Place is seeking a Zoological Specialist, Associate to support animal training and husbandry tasks at their Orlando location. The role requires strong communication skills, a passion for animals, and physical fitness, along with various certifications.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Animal husbandry tasks
  • Food preparation and storage
  • Maintain safe work environment
  • Observe and report animal abnormalities
  • Behavioral modification techniques

Nice-to-have

  • Enthusiastically share passion for animals
  • Proactively engage with guests
  • Consideration, tolerance, cooperation

Key Requirements

  • SCUBA certified
  • Complete CPR training/certification
  • Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Biology, or related field preferred
  • Previous Marine Mammal Training or Bird of Prey experience preferred
  • Valid state driver’s license
  • Ability to lift, push, pull up to 50 lbs
  • Extensive walking and standing
  • Work flexible schedule/hours

Work Rights

Not specified

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