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Monterey Bay Aquarium Jobs & Careers

Monterey, United States · 9 open roles · Latest role posted Oct 6, 2026

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Current Openings

Sea Otter Research Intern (Jan-Jul 2027)

Monterey, United States

$18.00 per hour

Veterinary Fellowship

Monterey, United States

Vice President, People Operations

Monterey, United States

$220,000.00–$260,000.00 per year

Sea Otter Care Intern (Jan-July 2027 & Jul-Dec 2027)

Monterey, United States

$18.00 per hour

Enterprise Systems Administrator

Monterey, United States

$70,304.00–$84,000.00 per year

Education Specialist II, Bilingual (Elementary Educator Programs)

Monterey, United States

$70,304.00–$76,000.00 per year

Systems Operator I

Monterey, United States

$29.86–$36.54 per hour

Security Officer (On-Call)

Monterey, United States

$25.00 per hour

Controls Engineer

Monterey, United States

$96,300.00–$123,000.00 per year


About Monterey Bay Aquarium

Founded: October 20, 1984
Area: 322,000 square feet
Total Volume: 2.3 million gallons
Number of species: 771+
Number of animals: 81,000

What groundbreaking exhibits is Monterey Bay Aquarium known for?

Monterey Bay Aquarium was the first aquarium to successfully display a living kelp forest and pioneered jellyfish husbandry techniques that are now used by aquariums worldwide.

What are the major exhibits at Monterey Bay Aquarium?

Major exhibits include the famous Kelp Forest, Open Sea, Sea Otters, and Jellies exhibits, with the largest tank holding 1.2 million gallons of water.

What conservation programs does Monterey Bay Aquarium lead?

The aquarium runs the Seafood Watch sustainable seafood program, Sea Otter Research and Conservation program, and advocates for ocean conservation policies while hosting educational programs for students.

What is Monterey Bay Aquarium's mission?

Their mission is 'To inspire conservation of the ocean,' reflecting their commitment to education, research, and advocacy beyond just displaying marine life.

How does the aquarium contribute to marine science?

Through research partnerships, conservation initiatives, and innovative exhibit design, the aquarium contributes significantly to marine biology and ocean conservation efforts globally.

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