Zoological Specialist, Associate (seasonal)

Sesame Place

San Diego, California, USA
Base: $20.50ph; bonus/equity: not specified; benef...
On-site
Daily husbandry tasks
Food preparation and storage
Maintain safe and sanitary environment
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

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.
  • Perform supportive speaking roles in education and general public presentations, proactively engaging with guests and responding to inquiries.
  • The perks of the position include FREE park admission, discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends, and park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.

Matching 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.

Salary

Base: $20.50/hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Daily husbandry tasks
  • Food preparation and storage
  • Maintain safe and sanitary environment
  • Observe animals and report abnormalities
  • Behavioral modification techniques
  • Work with animals
  • Engage with guests

Nice-to-have

  • Enthusiastically share passion for animals
  • Consideration, tolerance, cooperation
  • Open communication and reliability

Key Requirements

  • SCUBA certified
  • Pass a dive physical
  • Complete CPR training/certification
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Previous Marine Mammal Training or Bird of Prey experience preferred
  • At least 18 years old
  • Valid state driver’s license
  • Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs
  • Extensive walking and standing
  • Work indoors and outdoors, in varying weather
  • Flexible schedule/hours

Work Rights

Not specified

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