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Salary– 18.03/hour

Essential Functions of the Position

  • Performs routine animal care, monitoring and maintenance to assure the physical and behavioral health and well-being of animals and the presentation of the species in an engaging environment. 
  • Completes required maintenance of aquarium life support systems and related equipment.
  • Provides interpretation and education to guests in the aquarium and exhibit spaces, during routine operations, events and tours, both in-person and virtually.  
  • Performs opening and closing procedures, staffing of exhibits (as cashier or docent), till reconciliation, cash handling, and reporting. 
  • Participates in the support, supervision, and training of personnel (volunteers, interns, Americorps members, and staff) in aquarium operations, visitor operations, and interpretation.  
  • Creates learning resources and interpretation content including updates, reference lists, written materials, social media content, signage, and audiovisual resources as directed. 
  • Provides community-based outreach including classroom learning, community events, citizen science research projects, and more.
  • Ensures a clean and safe environment for visitors and personnel. 
  • Maintains records and reports for animal care, aquarium systems, and visitor operations.  
  • Serves as a responder to the 24hr on-call LSS alert system in rotating shifts with other personnel. 
  • Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Previous education in Aquarium Science and/or a life science related field (i.e. Biology, Marine Biology, Zoology) is strongly preferred. 
  • Experience with animal care in a public, research, or wildlife facility. 
  • Experience in species identification, behavioral observations and data collection. 
  • Experience in natural science interpretation or public education. 
  • Excellence in customer service practices, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work well with diverse groups of all ages.
  • Should be comfortable with using or learning, Google workspace, Square payment system, social media, and more.
  • A demonstrated passion for conservation is a huge plus!

Working Conditions and Technical/Physical Requirements

  • Weekend and holiday work will be required for this position.  Coverage of the 24hr LSS alert system will also be required on a rotating basis .  
  • Must have the ability to input data, read computer screens and printed material, communicate effectively in-person, via phone, and email.
  • This role requires standing, walking, stooping or crouching, kneeling, reaching, pushing, grasping, lifting, feeling, hearing and talking. You must be able to lift objects over 40 lbs.
  • Physical presence in the aquarium will be required for this position.
  • Work in a marine environment, including during inclement weather (occasional cold, wet, salty, in and above water) is required.