Aquarist

This role is responsible for the daily care and well-being of marine animals in our aquarium. The successful candidate will have a strong background in animal husbandry and be able to work effectively in a team environment.

• Undertake daily operations to ensure the highest level of safety, courtesy, education, efficiency, and operational readiness.
• Analyze sales figures, customer satisfaction, and market trends to anticipate needs and recommend strategies and products.
• Maintain positive representation to professional agencies, institutions, and various committees.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and facility-specific policies and procedures.
• Supervise animal care and perform duties to reduce loss/waste, control costs, and accurately communicate expenses.
• Proactively assist in the implementation of new habitats and educational opportunities 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 with directors, animal care supervisors, veterinary, and water quality staff to develop and implement care and treatment plans.
• Comply with all policy and procedure documents.
• Assist in emergency situations to minimize damage, loss, or injury to guests, team members, animals, or company property.
• Work closely with the volunteers and educators to provide exemplary guest service and engagement.
• Perform daily dive requirements.

• 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.

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to read, listen, and communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system.
• Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations.

• Team members are required to comply with the standards, rules, and regulations established by the Company.
• Team members may be required to work varying schedules, weekends, holidays, and overtime to reflect the business needs of the property.
• This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that a team member in this position may be asked to perform.