Job Details
At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!
What you get to do
- Responsible for procurement of goods and services to ensure the park's needs are met while adhering to the general guidelines of SEA Purchasing Standards
- Work in a team environment and interact with operational units and vendors in a professional manner.
- Represents the buying organization as an agent.
- Seek to obtain and purchase all goods and services at the lowest possible total end user cost considering the guidelines of quality, delivery, service and price.
- Assist with office duties to include answering calls, computer data entry, receiving and entering orders into SAP (ensure accuracy), and other miscellaneous office duties.
- Create, process and close out maintenance work orders.
- Coordinate Park maintenance service calls and dispatch trade personnel from control center
- Receive, stock, issue and deliver goods and materials.
- Communicate professionally and effectively with Ambassadors, Vendors and our Guests
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Occasionally assist other locations and areas in the park as needed.
What it takes to succeed
- At least 18 years of age
- 1 year experience in a structured purchasing environment
- Knowledge of purchasing processes and buying techniques including price/term negotiation skills
- Ability to function in a fast paced environment handling multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritizing with limited supervision
- Solid knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing and perpetual inventory systems
- Willingness and motivation to learn and use new techniques
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills, organized and detail oriented
- Problem solving/ conflict resolution skills and ability to promote a team environment
- Valid state driver's license with ability to obtain company driver's license
- Able to stand for entire shift and be able to walk and move freely around work areas
- Able to work indoors with or without A/C and outdoors in all weather conditions
- Able to work in environment with Fumes/Dust/Odor
- Able to work in a team environment and independently with little to no supervision
- Able to communicate effectively with ambassadors, guests and leadership
- Able to maintain accuracy with attention to detail while multitasking
- Comfortable learning computer-based programs
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to multi-task and adapt to changes in a fast paced work environment
- Have a working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications
- Available to work varying shifts or hours based on park hours; i.e. be able to work opening and closing shifts
- Working knowledge of SAP applications system preferred
- 1-2 years guest service experience preferred
- Basic math skills required
Compensation: 16.85 USD Hourly
The perks of the position: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as:
- FREE park admission
- Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
- Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
- Scholarship opportunities
- Exclusive employee events and giveaways
EEO Employer
SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.