The Peabody Orlando Has a Quacker of a Job Opening
ORLANDO, Fla. (Business Wire) -- One of the most unusual, high-profile jobs in the hotel industry is open, and applications are being accepted. It's literally a ducky job, Duck Master to The Peabody Ducks, at The Peabody Orlando. This luxury 891-room, 57,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space hotel, is located directly opposite the main entrance to the 1.1-million sq. ft. (soon-to-be 2.5-million sq. ft.) Orange County Convention Center, on International Drive. There are only three jobs like it in the world at: The Peabody Orlando, The Peabody Memphis and The Peabody Little Rock. What does it take to be Duck Master? "Primarily, the applicant, man or woman, must have a love of, and respect for, all living creatures, especially North American mallard ducks, and possess a commitment to wildlife conservation and preservation," said Rosa Pettus, director of human resources for the hotel. "Our hotel is an avid supporter of the Department of the Interior's conservation efforts through the Annual Art Contest of the Federal Duck Stamp program. "However, unlike most other jobs, whether or not they are in the hotel industry, this one is a very, very high-profile position. It requires an individual who is outgoing, has a natural rapport with people of all ages, impeccable grooming, is a well-spoken, articulate individual who can conduct interviews with major US and international network TV, radio and print reporters." The Peabody Duck Master wears a snappy uniform: crimson jacket, trimmed with gold epaulets and lanyard, black pants, white shirt, and silk tie with duck motifs. The Duck Master carries a ceremonial cane with brass duck head. The Duck Master role began at The Peabody Memphis over 70 years ago, when a retired animal trainer, George Pembroke, joined the hotel as a bellman. The Peabody Ducks already were an established daily fixture in the hotel's magnificent marble fountain, but it wasn't until Pembroke came along that The March of The Peabody Ducks was created.ORLANDO, Fla. (Business Wire) -- One of the most unusual, high-profile jobs in the hotel industry is open, and applications are being accepted. It's literally a ducky job, Duck Master to The Peabody Ducks, at The Peabody Orlando. This luxury 891-room, 57,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space hotel, is located directly opposite the main entrance to the 1.1-million sq. ft. (soon-to-be 2.5-million sq. ft.) Orange County Convention Center, on International Drive. There are only three jobs like it in the world at: The Peabody Orlando, The Peabody Memphis and The Peabody Little Rock. What does it take to be Duck Master? "Primarily, the applicant, man or woman, must have a love of, and respect for, all living creatures, especially North American mallard ducks, and possess a commitment to wildlife conservation and preservation," said Rosa Pettus, director of human resources for the hotel. "Our hotel is an avid supporter of the Department of the Interior's conservation efforts through the Annual Art Contest of the Federal Duck Stamp program. "However, unlike most other jobs, whether or not they are in the hotel industry, this one is a very, very high-profile position. It requires an individual who is outgoing, has a natural rapport with people of all ages, impeccable grooming, is a well-spoken, articulate individual who can conduct interviews with major US and international network TV, radio and print reporters." The Peabody Duck Master wears a snappy uniform: crimson jacket, trimmed with gold epaulets and lanyard, black pants, white shirt, and silk tie with duck motifs. The Duck Master carries a ceremonial cane with brass duck head. The Duck Master role began at The Peabody Memphis over 70 years ago, when a retired animal trainer, George Pembroke, joined the hotel as a bellman. The Peabody Ducks already were an established daily fixture in the hotel's magnificent marble fountain, but it wasn't until Pembroke came along that The March of The Peabody Ducks was created.
ORLANDO, Fla. (Business Wire) -- One of the most unusual, high-profile jobs in the hotel industry is open, and applications are being accepted. It's literally a ducky job, Duck Master to The Peabody Ducks, at The Peabody Orlando. This luxury 891-room, 57,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space hotel, is located directly opposite the main entrance to the 1.1-million sq. ft. (soon-to-be 2.5-million sq. ft.) Orange County Convention Center, on International Drive. There are only three jobs like it in the world at: The Peabody Orlando, The Peabody Memphis and The Peabody Little Rock. What does it take to be Duck Master? "Primarily, the applicant, man or woman, must have a love of, and respect for, all living creatures, especially North American mallard ducks, and possess a commitment to wildlife conservation and preservation," said Rosa Pettus, director of human resources for the hotel. "Our hotel is an avid supporter of the Department of the Interior's conservation efforts through the Annual Art Contest of the Federal Duck Stamp program. "However, unlike most other jobs, whether or not they are in the hotel industry, this one is a very, very high-profile position. It requires an individual who is outgoing, has a natural rapport with people of all ages, impeccable grooming, is a well-spoken, articulate individual who can conduct interviews with major US and international network TV, radio and print reporters." The Peabody Duck Master wears a snappy uniform: crimson jacket, trimmed with gold epaulets and lanyard, black pants, white shirt, and silk tie with duck motifs. The Duck Master carries a ceremonial cane with brass duck head. The Duck Master role began at The Peabody Memphis over 70 years ago, when a retired animal trainer, George Pembroke, joined the hotel as a bellman. The Peabody Ducks already were an established daily fixture in the hotel's magnificent marble fountain, but it wasn't until Pembroke came along that The March of The Peabody Ducks was created.ORLANDO, Fla. (Business Wire) -- One of the most unusual, high-profile jobs in the hotel industry is open, and applications are being accepted. It's literally a ducky job, Duck Master to The Peabody Ducks, at The Peabody Orlando. This luxury 891-room, 57,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space hotel, is located directly opposite the main entrance to the 1.1-million sq. ft. (soon-to-be 2.5-million sq. ft.) Orange County Convention Center, on International Drive. There are only three jobs like it in the world at: The Peabody Orlando, The Peabody Memphis and The Peabody Little Rock. What does it take to be Duck Master? "Primarily, the applicant, man or woman, must have a love of, and respect for, all living creatures, especially North American mallard ducks, and possess a commitment to wildlife conservation and preservation," said Rosa Pettus, director of human resources for the hotel. "Our hotel is an avid supporter of the Department of the Interior's conservation efforts through the Annual Art Contest of the Federal Duck Stamp program. "However, unlike most other jobs, whether or not they are in the hotel industry, this one is a very, very high-profile position. It requires an individual who is outgoing, has a natural rapport with people of all ages, impeccable grooming, is a well-spoken, articulate individual who can conduct interviews with major US and international network TV, radio and print reporters." The Peabody Duck Master wears a snappy uniform: crimson jacket, trimmed with gold epaulets and lanyard, black pants, white shirt, and silk tie with duck motifs. The Duck Master carries a ceremonial cane with brass duck head. The Duck Master role began at The Peabody Memphis over 70 years ago, when a retired animal trainer, George Pembroke, joined the hotel as a bellman. The Peabody Ducks already were an established daily fixture in the hotel's magnificent marble fountain, but it wasn't until Pembroke came along that The March of The Peabody Ducks was created.