[SEMCO] Aquarist Position Opening

[Gibbons Warren]

The Ocean Explorium of New Bedford, MA has an opening for the position of Aquarist. 

See job description and details below. 

Gratefully,

Warren Gibbons
Curator
Ocean Explorium
174 Union Street
New Bedford, MA  02740
Main 508-994-5400
wgibbons at oceanexplorium.org
www.oceanexplorium.org

POSTION:  AQUARIST (part time)

 

STARTING DATE:  September 24, 2012

 

WORK SCHEDULE

-       Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday  (9:00am – 4:30pm) - some flexibility in schedule

-       Not to exceed 30 hours/week

 

DUTIES

-       Water quality monitoring and record-keeping

-       Water quality management (i.e. water changes, filter servicing)

-       Biological observation of tanks for changes in health, compatibility, aggression or any other unusual behavior.

-       Feeding (scheduled daily feedings with public engagement & education @ 11:00 and 2:00)

-       Exhibit aesthetics (i.e. tank cleaning, aquascaping, salt creep, acrylic/glass cleaning)

-       Exhibit installation, construction, plumbing, and mechanical repairs

-       Engagement with and education of the public (our visitors) – particularly during scheduled daily feedings

-       Other duties as assigned by Curator or senior staff

 

REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS

-       Strong desire/interest in aquariology/animal husbandry

-       Strong interest for animal welfare

-       Strong work ethic and desire to learn and grow

-       Willingness to learn and to be coached

-       Integrity, Reliability, Consistency, Responsibility

-       Enjoy working with people and engaging and educating the public about marine sciences, ecology and conservation

-       Demonstrated responsibility and working on your own

-       Consistently show initiative and desire to learn

-       Comfortable getting wet and dirty

-       Not averse to or affected by bad odors

-       Able to lift and carry a 6-gallon bucket of water (50 lbs)

-       On call 24/7 for emergencies

-       Willing to be very flexible in a changing work environment

 

EXPERIENCE, WHILE HELPFUL, IS NOT REQUIRED

 

To apply:  Send or e-mail cover letter and resume (cover letter must state why you would like this job and how you could contribute)

 

Mail or e-mail to:

 

Patricia A. Cassan

Ocean Explorium

P. O. Box 1906

New Bedford, MA  02741

pcassan at oceanexplorium.org
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