Oceanarium Animal Care & Guest Educator

Shedd Aquarium; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 32.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical Insurance

Vision and Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

401(k)

Parking Subsidies

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Employee Discounts

Tickets

Zusammenfassung

Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, IL seeks an Animal Care Specialist to join the Oceanarium Team. This on-site, full-time role supports cetaceans, penguins, otters, sea lions, and ambassadors, learning operant conditioning and animal care fundamentals while engaging visitors.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of animal care experience, a bachelor’s in zoology or related field preferred, and open water diving certification or ability to obtain within a year. Shift coverage includes nights and weekends.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Zoology, Biology, Life Sciences or related field preferred.
• 1+ year of animal care experience required or preferred.
• Experience with Cetaceans, Penguins and Otters, Sea lions, and Animal Ambassadors is a plus.
• Open water diving certification, or ability to obtain within one year.

Aufgaben

• Assist in ensuring the health and well-being of the animal collection.
• Maintain a clean and healthy environment for animals, staff, and guests.
• Prepare diets for all animals, including handling fish, vitamin administration, and heavy lifting.
• Interact with guests and provide educational experiences about the animals.
• Record observations and maintain detailed animal records.
• Attend regularly scheduled department meetings and animal sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Animal care

Teamwork

Communication

Swim ability

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Zoology

Jobbeschreibung

Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, IL seeks an Animal Care Specialist to join the Oceanarium Team. This on-site, full-time role supports cetaceans, penguins, otters, sea lions, and ambassadors, learning operant conditioning and animal care fundamentals while engaging visitors.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of animal care experience, a bachelor’s in zoology or related field preferred, and open water diving certification or ability to obtain within a year. Shift coverage includes nights and weekends.