Wildlife Education Presenter

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, CA is hiring an Education Animal Care team member to lead tours and host animal interaction programs. After in-park training, you will deliver instruction and engage guests with wildlife programs, while maintaining animal areas.

The role may include general care, health monitoring, and helping with conservation days. Expect outdoors work in all weather; must lift up to 50 lbs and communicate clearly with guests and families.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must enjoy working with adults and children and be a positive role model for all Guests.
• Must be able to handle possible stressful situations.
• Strong problem solving, flexible, organized, creative, and outgoing.
• Available to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Studies in biology and/or education preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience handling or keeping exotic land animals preferred.
• Excellent public speaking skills, in front of large groups.
• Capable of working in a fast paced environment and multi-tasking.

Responsibilities

• Lead groups on educational tours for Wildlife Discovery and Discovery Field Trips.
• Educate and engage Guests participating in all animal interaction programs.
• Act as a host, greeting and checking Guests in.
• Assist in education conservation days.
• Monitor the appearance and health of the animals.
• Speak to guests and educate them about the animals.
• Routinely clean animal enclosures.
• Prepare animal diets.
• Maintain logs of animal health, behaviors, enrichment, and diet.
• Adhere to all guidelines, regulations, and laws.
• Follow Six Flags Discovery Kingdom policies and Animal Care procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of offices and break areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public speaking

Guest engagement

Problem solving

Teamwork

Organization

English proficiency

Flexible

Education

Biology or Education studies preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Canva

Job description

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, CA is hiring an Education Animal Care team member to lead tours and host animal interaction programs. After in-park training, you will deliver instruction and engage guests with wildlife programs, while maintaining animal areas.

The role may include general care, health monitoring, and helping with conservation days. Expect outdoors work in all weather; must lift up to 50 lbs and communicate clearly with guests and families.