Zoo Naturalist Aide

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.

ZooAmerica Naturalist Aides are responsible for the daily care and maintenance of our animals in public habitats.

As a Part-Time Team Member, you will enjoy sweet perks like FREE admission and parking to Hersheypark, discounts on food & shopping, and more as soon as you receive your Employee ID!

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

• Achieve the highest standard of animal welfare and well-being through animal care, enrichment, and a variety of other operations under the supervision of area supervisors. *

• Perform daily animal husbandry, feeding, record keeping, and enhancement of animal habitats and all living spaces.*

• Assist with animal medical treatments of all animals under the supervision of veterinarian, curator, and area supervisors.

• Observe and report sick animals and maintenance needs of equipment, buildings, and grounds to full-time naturalists or management.*

• Conduct keeper chats, answer guest questions, and may conduct Behind-the-Scenes tours.*

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older on the date of applying.

• Current or past coursework in zoology, biology, wildlife management or related field.

• A minimum of one (1) year experience with professional animal care or science education

• Must possess a valid driver's license.

• Post Employment - In accordance with Pennsylvania's Child Protective Services Law, candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a report of criminal history from the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), Child Abuse History Clearance from the Department of Human Services (Child Abuse), and Fingerprint-based federal criminal history submitted through the Pennsylvania State Police or its authorized agent (FBI), as a condition of continued employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must display a positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and professional image in compliance with Hershey Entertainment & Resorts guidelines.

• Strong interest and/or knowledge in the natural history of North American species.

• Proven organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Must be adaptable to a variety of different teaching/interpretive situations.

• Must be friendly, upbeat, and work well with other employees and be able to interact with guests.

• Must have the ability to safeguard confidential information.

• Ability to understand, foresee, and apply safety precautions applicable to the job and work independently.

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

• Have the ability to answer guest questions and deliver natural history information about the animals.

Job Demands:

• Physical requirements would include the ability to stand (for up to eight hours at a time), walk, bend at the waist and knees and have repeated manual dexterity, the ability to push, pull, and reach above shoulder level, climb ladders, and fences, and lift up to thirty pounds without assistance

• Must be able to work flexible hours including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Must be able to work in a combination of indoor and outdoor weather conditions. Employees are subject to a variety of weather conditions, including but not limited to: extreme heat, sun exposure, cold, and inclement weather.

• Must be able to work at least 30 hours a week, May through August.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Hershey Entertainment and Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.