Seas Nemo & Friends Husbandry Associate; Seasonal

Position: The Seas with Nemo & Friends Husbandry Associate (Seasonal)

Job Summary:

As a Husbandry Associate
, you will be learning the technical aspects of professional aquatic animal care, acquiring the basic husbandry skills to perform routine tasks at The Seas with Nemo & Friends and The Land under the direction of Animal Care management and guidance of Senior Aquarists.

This is a Casual Temporary or Seasonal role with no guarantee of weekly working hours, as hours will fluctuate based on business needs.

If selected for this hourly, casual temporary position, you will report to the Zoological Manager.

What You Will Do

• Learn and demonstrate proficiency in basic husbandry skills including but not limited to feeding/watering, medicating, shifting, containment, documentation, and observation
• Commit to creating positive and informative guest interaction opportunities, effectively interpreting your role to our guests
• Facilitate guest education on microphone and answer questions about manatees and aquatic conservation
• Work under close supervision with clearly defined procedures
• Learn and perform the basic runs and routines of an area/team focused primarily on a narrow scope of species or routines
• Exhibit positive leadership behaviors with peers and leaders

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum one year paid work experience within an AZA Facility
• Ability to move 50 pounds
• Availability to work weekends, with flexibility to work other days as needed
• Strong communication and public speaking skills for guest engagement

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous AZA-accredited Aquarium experience
• CPR and First Aid certified

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Marine Biology, Biological Sciences, Zoology preferred.

Benefits & Perks

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Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. , which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort .

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