Animal Welfare Host Jobs

Animal Welfare Host

SEA LIFE New Jersey, 1 American Dream Way, Suite A
East Rutherford, New Jersey, 7073
United States

SEA LIFE is the world’s largest aquarium brand, welcoming over 20 million explorers into our incredible underwater world every year. We focus on bringing the wonders of the sea to life through a fantastic visitor experience delivered by passionate, knowledgeable teams and great interactivity.

Here at SEA LIFE New Jersey our love of the oceans is at the heart of everything we do. Our aquarium is full of passionate, dedicated people who are committed to making sure our guests’ experiences are the best they can be. So dive into a career with us today!

About the Role

Assisting Aquarists in the routine husbandry of SEA LIFE’s marine and freshwater displays. Animal Welfare role may include guest talks, diving and tending. Must be capable of delivering a high standard of work performance in the areas of exhibit diet preparation, backstage cleaning, water chemistries and some mild husbandry. This role will deliver world class standards of safety, Guest Service, and cleanliness. Compensation for this role is $16.75 per hour.

• Provide daily care of animal exhibits including diet preparation, feeding and general care and maintenance of aquatic exhibits in accordance with established protocols.

• Assist with water quality testing
• Maintain and prepare accurate daily records for aquarium systems, exhibit specimens, dive related and animal health related paperwork.

• Act as a diver or secondary tender for dives.

• Work with Displays team to provide the animal care, cleaning and maintenance of aquarium displays requiring SCUBA diving (i.e. 200,000 gallon tropical ocean display)

• Maintain company issued dive gear and diver areas to the standards and expectations of SEA LIFE policies and protocols.

• Deliver interactive programming to guests and guest presentations involving displays and exhibit diving.
• Participate in guest relations/interactions and perform daily public presentations as needed.

• Assist Displays staff with the husbandry of aquarium systems while ensuring a consistently high standard of animal care.

• Assist in the continual development of the display's areas in line with the long-term goals of the company.

• Ability to meet AZA, USDA and Merlin Health and Safety standards.

• Provide daily assistance to aquarists in the areas of cleaning back areas and displays, diet preparation, feeding and general care of aquatic exhibits in accordance with established protocols.

• Deliver interactive programming to guests and guest presentations involving displays.

• Participate in guest relations/interactions and perform daily public presentations as needed.

About You

• Ability to maintain a clean/organized work environment.

• Ability to work effectively with limited supervision.

• Able to provide the best environment for animals and is comfortable dealing with aquatic excrements and smells for long periods of time. Will be in contact with cold, fresh and marine water for long periods of time.

• Requires the ability to effectively follow directions and observe and remember details.

• Must interact and communicate with guests, management, veterinarians, and other individuals and be able to deliver quality customer service.

• Requires the ability to maintain a friendly, polite, service-oriented demeanor.

• Effective decision-making skills are required.

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

• Able to communicate and support the Aquarium’s mission and goals.

Education and Experience

• Preferably working towards a degree in Life Sciences (Biology, Marine Biology, Zoology, Psychology).

or have gained knowledge of Aquarium science through other means (working at an aquarium or zoo in and education or animal care department) OR a combination of a degree in another discipline and practical knowledge.

• Some knowledge of aquatic animal care in a professional aquarium environment.

• Experience working in a public setting or working in guest services

• Must have attention to detail.

About the Perks

Flexible hours, 30% discount in the retail store, Merlin Magic Pass which give you free admission to all Merlin attractions worldwide, Competitive 401K, Discounts through the Merlin Marketplace Website – on almost anything you buy online, Discounts through Plum Benefits – on tons of ticketed events, 30% discount at Skechers.com and Skechers stores, FUN working environment and much more!

Everyone Matters at Merlin.
At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters! Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.

We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to perform their best at interview, so if you have any additional requirements due to ill health or a disability, please contact our friendly team to have a discussion. You can get in contact at [email protected].