themaritimeaquarium

themaritimeaquarium

Aquarist I - Jellies

Norwalk, Connecticut · Part-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 43 days ago
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About the role

  • Provide care for octopus exhibits and jellies, including jelly culturing
  • Culture of live foods for jellies and other aquarium animals
  • Provide daily animal care, including diet prep and feeding and exhibit cleaning

Responsibilities

  • Maintain exhibits and back-of-house areas and life support systems, including cleaning, backwashing, and water changes, etc.
  • Deliver public presentations

Requirements

  • Prefer four-year degree (B.S. or B.A.) in marine biology, biology, zoology, psychology or related field.
  • Ability to lift 60 pounds
  • Ability to work standing up for extended periods of time
  • This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Nice to have

  • A minimum six months' experience in animal care (may be any combination of paid work, internships, or volunteer service) preferred
  • SCUBA certification preferred

Compensation

  • The second largest family attraction in Connecticut, and 50 miles from New York City, the Aquarium hosts nearly 450,000 guests annually.
  • Its education programs introduce nearly 50,000 students, campers and scouts to marine and STEM education.

Benefits

  • Evaluate animal health, diets, appetite and behavior, and report findings to manager

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