At the Tennessee Aquarium, our mission is to connect people with nature and empower them to make informed decisions about water and wildlife. We are fortunate to have a chance to make a difference every day - for the animals, for conservation, and for over 750,000 visitors annually.
- The Aquarist II duties include maintaining fish and aquatic invertebrates in closed aquatic systems, preventive health care and the identification of disease, understanding of exhibitory maintenance and development, and a thorough understanding of all areas of the two Aquarium buildings and animal care facility with the ability to cover all of the aquatic animal areas.
- This also includes directly participating in specific husbandry duties such as a focus on hard and soft corals as well as gallery coverage.
- This position also initiates and/or participates in husbandry related projects in the Aquarium and in the field.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain assigned gallery exhibits and backup areas including diet prep, feeding, and monitoring animal health.
- Routinely dive exhibits to provide proper animal care and ensure exhibit quality is maintained.
- Maintain appropriate records.
- Involved in breeding and/or culture of animals or food sources in our collection.
- Maintain exhibit stock through ordering and/or collecting fish.
- Assist with projects at the Aquarium and in the field.
- Assist in developing new exhibits and upgrading existing exhibits.
- Assist in areas assigned to other aquarists in their absence.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in biology, ichthyology, or zoology; equivalent experience in a related field may be considered in lieu of degree
- Prior experience with hard and soft corals required
- Prior experience with culturing is preferred
- Prior experience with LSS design and/or fabrication is a plus
- Ability to pass Aquarist II exam
- A minimum of 18 months of experience in aquatic husbandry
- Knowledge of native freshwater ichthyofauna
- SCUBA certification or the ability to attain certification within 6 months of hire
- Valid driver's license required in order to operate Aquarium vehicles
- Able to work well with others and be a team player
- Good computer skills
- Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools
- Ability to administer CPR, First Aid and DAN O2
- Full-time, hourly (Starting at $21/hour, commensurate on education and experience); weekend work required.
- All submissions must be received by March 10, 2025.
- The Tennessee Aquarium is an equal-opportunity employer committed to promoting an inclusive environment that values and supports diversity and equity among staff, volunteers, and all its audiences.
- For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below.
- Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
- https://tnaqua.applicantpro.com/jobs/3645464-162629.html
Experience Required
- Prior experience with hard and soft corals required
Salary
- $21/hour
