POSITION SUMMARY
Under direction by Senior Biologist, Zoological Supervisor, or Zoological Curator the assistant responsibilities will include basic animal husbandry on a daily basis. This will include feeding and cleaning of exhibits and holding to established standards. Assistants will also be responsible for public interactions and educational presentations:
- ability to feed animals following set diet guidelines
- clean assigned animal holding to established standards
- public speaking
- with direction and training from Senior Biologist, Zoological Supervisor or Zoological Curator, the ability to handle education animals
- ability to lift 50 pounds
- ability to follow and understand instructions
- be able to keep a daily written record of animals and events
BEYOND PAYDAY PERKS:
- FREE Season Admission to Wild Adventures For You and One Guest
- Complimentary Tickets To Give To Others
- Exclusive Team Member Events
- Park Wide Discounts
- Internal Promotions / Career Development Opportunities
- Team Member Recognition and Prizes
- Wholesome, family-oriented work environment
BENEFITS: Health Benefits and 401K offered after the waiting period
Required Skills
Competency Statements
- Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Analytical Skills - The Ability to be given direction, understand the direction, and achieve positive results by analyzing the situation, the materials given, and the tasks to be done.
- Communication Skills - Ability to communicate effectively with others using spoken or written words.
- Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the guests'' needs while following company procedures.
- Detail-Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the small things. Like wiping down the stainless steel trash cans in the restrooms or removing spots from the mirrors.
- Self-motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative and not requiring constant supervision to achieve positive results.
- Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.
- Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
- Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
- Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct.
- Self-motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
- Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
EXPERIENCE: Related experience includes experience either as an intern or paid employee of a pet store, animal breeding facility (horse, dogs, etc), zoo, or aquarium resulting in direct knowledge of Animal Husbandry basics and guidelines.
EDUCATION: Currently enrolled in High School, High School Graduate, or GED preferred
COMPUTER SKILLS: Competency in basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office Word and Excel
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English
- Must be available to work days, evenings, weekdays, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Must have reliable transportation
Wild Adventures Theme Park is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. Wild Adventures Theme Park drives a welcoming culture where ideas and decisions from all people support our efforts to be relevant in an ever-changing world.
N (Not Applicable)
Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally)
Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently)
Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly)
Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
Manually Manipulate
C
21-50 lbs
F
Reach Outward
F
Over 100 lbs
O
Squat or Kneel
F
26-40 lbs
F
Other Physical Requirements
Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)
Sense of Sound - ability to hear with both ears
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