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Zoological Manager – The Seas with Nemo and Friends
Walt Disney World - Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States
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Zoological Manager – The Seas with Nemo and Friends
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Care
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Connect
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Conserve
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As a Zoological Manager at The Seas with Nemo & Friends, you will be an active leader in The Walt Disney Company. In this role, you will lead and manage the day-to-day operation related to aquatic animal care. You will be an animal care/management specialist in the aquarium profession, an engaged leader with other Disney leaders and teams, a partner to Walt Disney World Park Operations, and an involved professional in the aquarium community.
In this role, you will report to the Animal Operations Manager - The Seas.
You Will/Responsibilities:
Lead and demonstrate strong guidance and support for operational team at The Seas Work in strong collaboration with peers to manage the day-to-day operation across the Seas and Land animal areas Attend Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment leadership meetings Provide career development, coaching, and feedback for frontline cast Ensureing effective, transparent, and timely feedback, communication, and direction through appropriate venues/mechanisms such as presence in the area, shift change meetings, email communication, team meetings, etc. Ensureing awareness of important information from a variety of sources and advocateing for appropriate team-based needs Continuous focus on awareness and improvement of animal well-being, including behavioral management, nutritional, medical, and environmental (onstage and backstage) Provide leadership support for collection planning, acquisitions, and transfers Strong collaboration with the guest-animal experiences teams Actively involved within professional organizations, including AZA managed programs as needed, RAW participation (Presenting, attending Marine Fish and Aquatic Invertebrate TAG), and conservation involvement as appropriate/available Support our animal programs at the Aulani Resort and Castaway Cay
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum of five years of paid aquarium management experience at an AZA accredited or equivalent facility Animal management expertise of marine species in large and small environments utilizing knowledge of natural histories and behavioral husbandry practices SCUBA certification from an accredited diving organization in the US, and the ability to obtain rescue diver level training Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers Skilled in the delivery of recognition and feedback to promote development and improve cast performance Demonstrated strong organizational, problem solving and both oral and written communication skills Computer proficiency with Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint and ZIMS) Schedule availability to include weekends, variable shifts, and holidays Ability to obtain a valid Florida Driver License
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous leadership experience within an AZA accredited facility Expertise in the management of a wide variety of aquatic taxa management, including elasmobranchs, marine teleost, invertebrates, sea turtles and manatees Experience managing and developing behavioral husbandry practices
Required Education:
High school degree or equivalent experience
Preferred Education:
BS in Marine Biology or related field, or equivalent related work experience
Additional Information:
Benefits and 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 Seniority level
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Zoological Manager – The Seas with Nemo and Friends
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Walt Disney World Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Join us as part of a dynamic team where our mission is to
Lead
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts to
Care
for animals and the environment,
Connect
people to nature and
Conserve
our natural resources.
As a Zoological Manager at The Seas with Nemo & Friends, you will be an active leader in The Walt Disney Company. In this role, you will lead and manage the day-to-day operation related to aquatic animal care. You will be an animal care/management specialist in the aquarium profession, an engaged leader with other Disney leaders and teams, a partner to Walt Disney World Park Operations, and an involved professional in the aquarium community.
In this role, you will report to the Animal Operations Manager - The Seas.
You Will/Responsibilities:
Lead and demonstrate strong guidance and support for operational team at The Seas Work in strong collaboration with peers to manage the day-to-day operation across the Seas and Land animal areas Attend Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment leadership meetings Provide career development, coaching, and feedback for frontline cast Ensureing effective, transparent, and timely feedback, communication, and direction through appropriate venues/mechanisms such as presence in the area, shift change meetings, email communication, team meetings, etc. Ensureing awareness of important information from a variety of sources and advocateing for appropriate team-based needs Continuous focus on awareness and improvement of animal well-being, including behavioral management, nutritional, medical, and environmental (onstage and backstage) Provide leadership support for collection planning, acquisitions, and transfers Strong collaboration with the guest-animal experiences teams Actively involved within professional organizations, including AZA managed programs as needed, RAW participation (Presenting, attending Marine Fish and Aquatic Invertebrate TAG), and conservation involvement as appropriate/available Support our animal programs at the Aulani Resort and Castaway Cay
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum of five years of paid aquarium management experience at an AZA accredited or equivalent facility Animal management expertise of marine species in large and small environments utilizing knowledge of natural histories and behavioral husbandry practices SCUBA certification from an accredited diving organization in the US, and the ability to obtain rescue diver level training Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers Skilled in the delivery of recognition and feedback to promote development and improve cast performance Demonstrated strong organizational, problem solving and both oral and written communication skills Computer proficiency with Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint and ZIMS) Schedule availability to include weekends, variable shifts, and holidays Ability to obtain a valid Florida Driver License
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous leadership experience within an AZA accredited facility Expertise in the management of a wide variety of aquatic taxa management, including elasmobranchs, marine teleost, invertebrates, sea turtles and manatees Experience managing and developing behavioral husbandry practices
Required Education:
High school degree or equivalent experience
Preferred Education:
BS in Marine Biology or related field, or equivalent related work experience
Additional Information:
Benefits and 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 Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Other Industries Entertainment Providers Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Walt Disney World by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Manager” roles.
Haines City, FL $95,000.00-$125,000.00 1 day ago Orlando, FL $62,600.00-$87,600.00 3 weeks ago Orlando, FL $62,600.00-$87,600.00 2 weeks ago Altamonte Springs, FL $23.19-$39.23 4 days ago Assistant Store Manager - Mall at Millenia, Florida
Orlando, FL $75,000.00-$85,000.00 3 weeks ago Orlando, FL $70,000.00-$80,000.00 1 year ago Orlando, FL $75,000.00-$110,000.00 1 month ago Haines City, FL $95,000.00-$125,000.00 1 day ago store manager - Orlando Downtown/Winter Park, FL
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Kissimmee, FL $65,000.00-$250,000.00 1 month ago Haines City, FL $95,000.00-$125,000.00 1 day ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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