aquarium

This position is responsible for the day-to-day husbandry operations in the Aquarium.  Primary responsibilities include the care and wellbeing of all animals under the facility’s care; maintenance of all habitats; and positive team approach within the Animal Care Department. 

Job Duties

• Undertake daily operations within the Animal Care Department to ensure highest level of safety, courtesy, education, efficiency and operational readiness at all times.
• In collaboration with the Director, analyze sales figures, customer satisfaction and market trends to anticipate needs and recommend strategies and products to meet revenue and guest expectations.  
• Maintain positive representation to professional agencies, institutions and various committees.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards in accordance with local municipality, state and federal rules and regulations. 
• Supervise animal care and ensure habitats meet compliance of facility specific policies and procedures.
• Perform duties in order to reduce loss/waste, control costs and accurately communicate expenses.
• Proactively assist in the implementation of new habitats and educational opportunities in order to maximize revenues and guest experience.
• Maintain up-to-date electronic records on animal health, water quality, system maintenance, system checks and stock reports.
• Monitor and identify animal health concerns, disease diagnosis and water quality concerns.
• Communicate to the Directors, Animal Care Supervisor, Veterinary and water quality staff any animal health concerns to develop and implement a care and treatment plan.
• Compliance of all policy and procedure documents.
• Assist in emergency situations to minimize damage, loss or injury to guests, team members, animals or company property.
• In collaboration with Guest Experience Department, ensure habitats and programs engage, educate and entertain diverse audiences. 
• Work closely with the volunteers and educators provide exemplary guest service and engagement. 
• Perform daily dive requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience

• Two years + experience with animal husbandry required. 
• Previous working experience with freshwater species, coral, jellyfish and reptiles preferred.
• PADI Rescue Diver or equivalent preferred.
• First Aid, Emergency O2, and AED certification preferred. 
• Degree in wildlife/marine biology or relevant work experience required. 
• Background in fresh and saltwater aquariums, reptiles, amphibians, birds or small mammals required. 
• Experience in the care of flora and fauna in a public aquarium setting preferred. 
• Competency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong listening, presentation and decision-making skills.

Experience Required

• See above.

Further Comments

• None.

Perks

• Health Insurance, PTO, Paid Holidays, etc

Salary

• Hourly Starting at $16.00 p/h