Facility

Dolphin Research Center

Closing Date

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Description

Full-Time Seasonal Utility Positions

Outgoing, energetic individuals who enjoy working with the public, are needed for full time temporary support positions for the summer of 2022. Applicants with all levels of experience considered. This utility position is based in the Animal Care and Training Department, and helps in other areas of the facility as needed. Salary based on experience.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Position responsibilities will vary based on the individual candidate’s experience and skill level but will likely include:

daily diet preparation for the dolphins and sea lions, and fish house cleaning
learn to narrate daily public presentations of programs
basic animal feeding and handling.
support other departments as needed with customer service, habitat maintenance, and photography

ABILITIES & SKILLS:

Successful candidate will be a flexible individual, able to think on their feet.
Will possess an outgoing personality; have a good, strong voice and the ability to speak in front of groups of people.
Must be a “people-person” and enjoy working with the public.
Must be a team player with excellent organization, problem solving and communication skills.
Must be physically fit and be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and pass a swim test.
Prior experience with animal training may be beneficial but is not required.

Education and Pre-requisites

ABILITIES & SKILLS:

Successful candidate will be a flexible individual, able to think on their feet.
Will possess an outgoing personality; have a good, strong voice and the ability to speak in front of groups of people.
Must be a “people-person” and enjoy working with the public.
Must be a team player with excellent organization, problem solving and communication skills.
Must be physically fit and be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and pass a swim test.
Prior experience with animal training may be beneficial but is not required.

Compensation and benefits

Not specified.

Application instructions

Forward a letter, resume to drc-hr@dolphins.org