Wildlife Care Apprentice: Reptiles & Land Animals

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is seeking animal caregivers to maintain cleanliness, assist with feeding and training, and support educational programs in a high-traffic park setting in Vallejo, CA.

This role requires comfort presenting to guests, physical stamina for outdoor duties, and the ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays. Training will cover safety, animal handling, and show parts as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be comfortable speaking in front of large crowds.
• Must be articulate and able to clearly speak, read, and write in English.
• Must have good vision and hearing with or without corrective devices.
• Must be willing to listen to and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to work 40 hours a week, indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions.
• Must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Must possess the physical capacity to perform primary responsibilities.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of all assigned areas.
• Diet preparation and record keeping.
• Retrieve food and supplies from Land Animal Kitchen.
• Maintain cleanliness of offices and locker rooms.
• Learn and perform show parts as assigned.
• Assist with educational programs and guest relations.
• Assist with animal care, feeding, and training sessions as assigned.
• Potential exposure to a variety of animals (reptiles, invertebrates, birds, domestics, small exotics, felines, hoofstock).
• Other duties as requested.

Skills

Public speaking

Reading & writing English

Physical stamina

Adaptability to weather

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is seeking animal caregivers to maintain cleanliness, assist with feeding and training, and support educational programs in a high-traffic park setting in Vallejo, CA.

This role requires comfort presenting to guests, physical stamina for outdoor duties, and the ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays. Training will cover safety, animal handling, and show parts as assigned.