Animal Entertainer

Sarasota Jungle Gardens Inc; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local entertainment company in Sarasota is seeking an Entertainer responsible for performing in shows and presentations involving various animals. Candidates should have strong public speaking skills and experience in the entertainment industry, particularly with animals. Reliability and punctuality are crucial, as is the ability to work weekends and holidays. Must be comfortable with small mammals, birds, and reptiles. A drug screen and background check will be required.

Qualifications

• One year of professional experience in the Entertainment Industry (animal focus preferred).
• Ability to perform public shows and presentations.
• Good problem-solving skills, critical thinking and time management.
• Willing to grow and understand animal behaviors and their application in behavioral conditioning.
• Punctual, reliable and able to work weekends and holidays, with very occasional evenings.
• Able to pass a drug screen and a background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day operations related to animal presentations.
• Learn and perform shows and public relations tasks.
• Speak publicly to groups of all sizes onsite and offsite.

Skills

Strong public speaking ability

Problem-solving skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Comfort with small mammals, primates, birds, and reptiles

Job description

Summary of Duties

An Entertainer is responsible for performing day-to-day operations in qualified areas and animals. The Entertainer position will learn and perform all shows, presentations and public relations (both live and recorded) as necessary or directed. The Entertainer is regularly required to speak publicly to both large and small groups (onsite and off). One year of professional experience in the Entertainment Industry (animal focus preferred)

• Strong public speaking ability including professionally based entertainment and humor is required
• Must be comfortable with small mammals, primates, birds and reptiles (including snakes)
• Day-to-day tasks require good problem-solving skills, critical thinking and time management
• Must display or be willing to grow and understand animal behaviors and their application in behavioral conditioning
• Must be punctual, reliable and be able to work weekends and holidays (and very occasional evenings)
• Must also be able to pass a drug screen (including marijuana and CBD) and a background check