Aquarist

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Aquarist

Ambassador Commitment: Create meaningful connections and inspire actions that will have a lasting impact on wildlife and wild places.

Responsibilities: Under general supervision, is responsible for the proper care of Riverbanks' fish and aquatic invertebrates. Responsibilities included but are not limited to:

• Conducts husbandry duties according to departmental guidelines, including diet preparation, feeding aquarium life, cleaning, and maintaining exhibits, and working with veterinary staff to ensure the health and wellbeing of the living collection.

• Conducts water testing to ensure appropriate water quality is maintained and adjusts as required.

• Inspects and evaluates the condition of exhibits and life support to determine and/or execute necessary repairs and modifications.

• Performs diving duties and demonstrations as a member of the dive team.

• Conducts tours of the Aquarium & Reptile Conservation Center and presents educational programs for school groups, college-level classes, and Society members as needed.

• Provides assistance and guidance to volunteers and interns assigned to the department.

• May be involved in various AZA, conservation, and other professional activities.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Reports to the Aquarist Supervisor and the Aquarium Curator.

Education and Experience: Associate degree in Biological Sciences required. Bachelors' Degree preferred. Two to three years of experience as an Aquarist or Animal Keeper required; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must hold valid SCUBA certification. Must possess or be eligible for a valid SC driver's license.

The ideal candidate will have previous professional experience working with Cnidarians and enjoy working both independently and with a team on a variety of tasks and priorities including some that require basic computer skills. This position will have weekly tasks in areas that include bending, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing ladders and lifting/moving up to 60 lbs.

Salary

$17.25/hr.

How to Apply

Please apply directly through our webpage:

https://www.riverbanks.org/join-our-team/job-opportunities

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

500 Wildlife Parkway

Columbia, SC 29210

Phone: 803-779-8717

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