Zoo Naturalist - Hershey, United States - Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company

Verified Company

Hershey, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

This position is responsible for the daily care and maintenance of a variety of exhibit animals' habitats and surrounding areas, as well as maintaining daily records.

The Naturalist will coordinate with senior staff regarding enhancements to the animal welfare, training, and goal-based enrichment programs. Naturalists will work collaboratively with other staff and departments on directives to enhance ZooAmerica's vision and overall mission.

Join the team at ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park, an AZA-accredited 11-acre, walk-through zoo adjacent to Hersheypark. ZooAmerica is home to more than 200 animals, representing 65 species and 5 regions of North America.

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company (HE&R) is an award-winning entertainment & hospitality organization with properties including: Hersheypark, The Hotel Hershey, Hershey Lodge, Giant Center, Restaurants, and more.

Our team members share a common goal of upholding the legacy of our founder, Milton S.

Hershey, while striving to live by our company's Core Values:
Devoted to the Legacy, Selfless Spirit of Service, Team Focused, and Respectful of Others.

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts is committed to cultivating diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce, marketplace, and community, and is proud to help fulfill the dream of our founder by providing value to Milton Hershey School.

"As a Full-Time Team Member, you will enjoy sweet perks like FREE admission to Hersheypark, discounts, and more as soon as you receive your Employee ID Your total compensation consists not only of the wage that you are paid, but also includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage beginning the first day of the next month, 401K Contribution, paid time off, and so much more"

Job Duties (Duties marked with an asterisk are essential functions of this job):

Administer all aspects of basic animal husbandry and daily care for cleaning, feeding, observing, administering medication and medical treatment, animal training and enrichment, and maintaining records of all associated documentation.
Assist with Zoo Manager on Duty shifts, development of special events, executing behind the scenes tours, animal training, goalbased enrichment, and animal welfare in accordance with established standards that support animal welfare and the zoo's mission.
Execute keeper chats, behind the scenes tours, and proactively engage with zoo guests to enhance their experience.
Assist with obtaining, unloading, and organizing necessary food, cleaning, and medical supplies as needed.
Assist in training and onboarding new Naturalist aides to the Zoo Animal Care Department.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

18 years of age or older.
Minimum of 2 years of related experience.

Industry Experience

Zoo Science, Environmental Science, Animal Behavior, Psychology

Bachelor's degree

Biology, Zoo Science, Environmental Science, Psychology, Animal behavior, Preveterinary
Relevant work experience can be substituted for education 4 years

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Proficient working with details on a daily basis for prolonged periods of time.
Must be able to interact and communicate with a wide variety of audiences in a professional manner.
Must comply with safe animal restraint techniques.
Must be able to climb over barriers and fences.
Proven organizational skills and attention to detail.
Must be able to speak and read the English language.
Experience with venomous reptiles and invertebrates is highly preferred

Job Demands:

Climbing Ladders Occasional (<33%)
Reaching Forward Frequent (3466%)
Climbing Stairs Occasional (<33%) (15ft maximum height)
Lifting Occasional

67%)

Hand/Eye Coordination Constant (>67%)
Stooping Frequent (3466%)
Bending Constant (>67%)
Sitting Occasional

67%)

Walking Constant (>67%)
Must be able to work at heights up to 15 feet.
Must wear approved uniform and footwear.
Employees should be free of allergies that would preclude them from working around animals.
This job requires mínimal visual requirements. Able to distinguish unlike items, detect motion, and distinguish color.
This job requires a good sense of vision (either corrected or uncorrected). Visual ability to operate moving equipment such as a car, truck, golf carts, etc.
This job requires the visual ability to view work at distances of approximately 5 feet (operation and adjustment of machinery).
This job requires the visual ability to perform detailed work at close distances (computer screens, accounting ledgers, using measurement devices).
This job regularly requires verbal communication of detailed information to others either by phone or in person.
Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers (Repetitive motion).
The position is frequently in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, man holes, small enclosed rooms, small sewage and line pipes, and other areas that c