Safari Animal Educator

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Jackson (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. is seeking an Animal Educator 1 to use animal care knowledge to care for parrots, small mammals, reptiles, birds of prey, and more.

You will deliver memorable experiences to guests while educating them on conservation and forming relationships for animal husbandry and enrichment. You will train animals for husbandry, enrichment, and guest programs, maintain daily records, and participate in operant conditioning-based training sessions.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Able to lift 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Willing to work holidays and weekends; up to 1 weekend off per month.
• Able to work 40 hours a week in summer.

Responsibilities

• Guide Safari Off Road Adventure tours and know animal facts.
• Be approachable and engaging with guests; excellent communication.
• Maintain animal husbandry: feeding, cleaning, daily tasks, and records.
• Train animals for husbandry and guest programs; follow operant conditioning principles.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety; follow policies and protocols.
• Educate guests about conservation and our Save an Icon program.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Outgoing attitude

Job description

Overview

Have animal experience and strong public speaking skills? Join our team as an Animal Educator 1. Use your animal care knowledge to help us care for animals like parrots, small mammals, reptiles birds of prey and more. Deliver memorable animal experiences to guests while educating them about the importance of conservation. Develop relationships and train animals for husbandry, enrichment and guest programs. Join our small team that makes a big impact.

Responsibilities

• Be a Safari Off Road Adventure tour guide, knowing all the animal facts of the safari.
• Be approachable, proactive and outgoing towards guests.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Be a self-starter and in charge of own progression in position.
• Adhere to all Six Flags and Safari Department policies and protocols.
• Support our Save an Icon program by educating guests about the dire need for conservation initiatives.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by completing daily and weekly tasks.
• Educate guests about the animals that are in your assigned zone.
• Maintain excellent husbandry practices including cleaning, prepping and feeding diets, and animal behavior
  observations.
• Know all speaking roles for our outreach program.
• Complete readings and quizzes based on animal husbandry of the area, and operant conditioning practices.
• Handle small mammals, and reptiles based on your position level and understanding of facts and protocols.
• Care for domestic hoof stock species.
• Keep excellent records using ZIMS software for animal care.
• Complete opening and closing tasks including cleaning and feeding birds, reptiles, hoof stock, and mammals.
• Participate in supervised animal educator 1 behavior training sessions with parrots, birds of prey and mammals
  based on your understanding of operant conditioning principles.
• Write a behavior approximation plan for an assigned animal and behavior and train said behavior.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Outgoing, approachable, and positive attitude.
• Public speaking experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Be able to lift and move 50 pounds or more.
• Be able to stand or sit for long periods of time, bend, crouch, or climb.
• Must work holidays and weekends and no more than 1 weekend request off a month.
• Be able to work 40 hours a week during the summer.
• Be able to work in all weather conditions.

Animal Educator 1 Qualifications:

• Must have at least 1 year working with exotic animals or 2 years working with domestics. OR have completed 1
  or 2 seasons/years of the Education Internship.
• Understand the basic principles of operant condition and be able to apply the concepts within animal training.
• Able to handle frozen animals for defrosting and feeding, complete small animal dissection, and feed, clean and
  handle insects

What's in it for you?

• Free Food for Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day
• Exclusive Rides parties for all employees.
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Professional Development
• Complimentary tickets
• In-Park discounts and more!

Note

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Team Members may perform other related duties as required, meeting the on-going needs of the company.