Job Posting Title:

Seas Husbandry Associate: Manatee (Casual Temporary)

Req ID:

10133618

Job Description:

About the Role & Team

As a Husbandry Associate, you will be learning the technical aspects of professional aquatic animal care, acquiring the basic husbandry skills to perform routine tasks at The Seas with Nemo & Friends and The Land under the direction of Animal Care management and guidance of Senior Aquarists.

This role will be focused on the Manatee team at The Seas, which includes significant guest-facing responsibilities. You will spend a lot of time on microphone facilitating educational presentations and answering guest questions, creating meaningful and informative experiences.

If selected for this hourly, casual temporary position, you will report to the Zoological Managers of the assigned area and team.

This is a Casual Temporary or Seasonal role with no guarantee of weekly working hours, as hours will fluctuate based on business needs.

What You Will Do

• Learn and demonstrate proficiency in basic husbandry skills including but not limited to feeding/watering, medicating, shifting, containment, documentation, and observation
• Commit to creating positive and informative guest interaction opportunities, effectively interpreting your role to our guests
• Facilitate guest education on microphone and answer questions about manatees and aquatic conservation
• Work under close supervision with clearly defined procedures
• Learn and perform the basic runs and routines of an area/team focused primarily on a narrow scope of species or routines
• Exhibit positive leadership behaviors with peers and leaders

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum one year paid work experience within an AZA Facility
• SCUBA certified, and comfortable carrying, assembling, and wearing SCUBA tanks and gear daily
• Ability to move 50 pounds
• Availability to work Saturdays, with flexibility to work other days as needed
• Strong communication and public speaking skills for guest engagement

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous AZA-accredited Aquarium experience
• Scuba Rescue Certified
• CPR and First Aid certified

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Marine Biology, Biological Sciences, Zoology preferred.

Benefits & Perks

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Job Posting Segment:

Park Ops

Job Posting Primary Business:

Animal Progrms & Environmntal Initiatives (WDW)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Animal Programs Husbandry

Employment Type:

Part time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-10-15