Full-Time Aquarist- Aquatics Department

Greensboro Science Center

Full-Time Aquarist- Aquatics Department

The Greensboro Science Center (GSC) is hiring a Full-Time Aquarist who will report directly to the Aquatics Curator. GSC is a 68,000-square-foot AZA and AAM-accredited science museum and a 33,000-square-foot aquarium that includes our current 12-acre zoo and the new 10-acre expansion. The Wiseman Aquarium features African black-footed penguins, small-clawed Asian otters, a 90,000-gallon reef exhibit, a 7,000-gallon ray touch tank, and a multi-taxon Amazon exhibit housing small primates, reptiles, and Amazonian fish. We also display several other animals including a giant Pacific octopus, jellies, corals, seahorses, Indo-Pacific fishes, and more. Under the general supervision of the Aquatics Curator, the full-time aquarist will perform general maintenance for several fresh and saltwater aquatic systems and provide assistance to other areas as needed.

In addition to working with a diverse collection of animals, GSC also offers staff the opportunity to support local and international conservation projects. GSC offers a yearly conservation and research grant for staff to pursue projects of their choosing. Furthermore, GSC is in the process of building a Biodome and aquatic quarantine facility slated to open fall of 2026. It is a great opportunity to become part of a dynamic team!

Candidates should expect to work 40 hours a week, which may include weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts. This position is non-exempt and may be required to work inclement weather events regardless of aquarium/zoo operational status. Pay ranges from $30,000 - $36,000 per year plus a full benefits package dependent on experience.

Required Duties:

• Maintains live exhibits through daily inspections of animals and associated life support while supporting the department as needed.

This includes but is not limited to:

• Daily welfare checks on assigned systems.

• Diet preparation and record keeping.

• Perform inspections, routine upkeep, and cleaning of associated life support.

• Assist with saltwater production and water testing as needed.

• Exhibit maintenance and record-keeping

• Enrichment and operant conditioning

• Maintenance diving of exhibits

• Supervision of interns and volunteers

• Shared responsibility for common-use areas

• And other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of water chemistry and the nitrogen cycle

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

• Ability to enter animal areas and perform physical work (including lifting objects up to 60 lbs.) with extended standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, carrying, etc. Physical demands are more than those for sedentary work

• Must show a strong attention to detail

• Must be well organized and have keen observation skills

• Successful completion of a background check

• Valid driver's license

• Ability to work outdoors under various weather conditions.

• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings, weekends and holidays.

• SCUBA certified or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire

Education:

• Associate's Degree from an accredited college specializing and Zoo and Aquaria programming

OR:

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferably from a technical school

Licenses and Certifications:

Proof of negative TB screening prior to placement and annually thereafter is required.

Interested and qualified candidates may submit a resume, cover letter and three references.

The job post closes July 1st, 2024. Applicants who applied to any previously posted positions must re-submit to this posting to be considered. No phone calls or emails please.

Salary

$30,000-$36,000

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates may submit a resume, cover letter and three references at https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=80928&clientkey=B5395750609244BBF0BCC9E63D22B1A8

Greensboro Science Center

4301 Lawndale Drive

Greensboro, NC 27455

Phone: 336-288-3769

Fax: 336-288-2531

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