Marine Mammal Intern $17 / HR - $20 / HR

Primary Responsibilities :

Retrieval of food from freezer and delivery to animal areas.

Diet preparation and record keeping.

Maintaining cleanliness of all assigned animal areas.

Interacting with and educating park guests.

Maintaining cleanliness of offices and locker rooms.

Learning show scripts and performing show parts as assigned.

Assisting with animal care, feeding, and training sessions as assigned.

Other duties as requested.

Minimum Qualifications :

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Must possess strong swimming skills and be able to pass an on-site swim test.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Valid Drivers License

3 months previous experience in animal care and training and / or completed college level courses in a related science preferred.

Must be comfortable speaking in front of large crowds.

Must be articulate and able to clearly speak, read, and write in English.

Must be willing to listen and follow both written and verbal instructions.

SCUBA certification preferred.

Must be willing and able to work 40 hours a week, both indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions.

Must be willing and able to work in and around cold saltwater.

Must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Must possess the mental and physical capacities necessary to perform primary responsibilities.

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

If you are able to answer "YES" to all of the following questions, please continue the application process by clicking "Apply"

• Can you provide legal documentation establishing your identity and eligibility to be legally employed in the United States?
• Are you able to perform the essential functions of the job for which you are applying with or without reasonable accommodation?
• Within the last 90 days, can you state that you have not used illegal or social drugs (excluding marijuana), such as MDMA (Molly), cocaine and crystal methamphetamine?
• I am willing to agree that future text messages relating to Six Flags, Inc., including company news, job posting application status updates, and other information, may be sent on behalf of Six Flags, Inc. to the cell phone number I provide.

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