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Aquarist
May 22, 2024
JOB TITLE: AQUARIST
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt, Full-Time, Part-Time
DEPARTMENT: Curatorial
DIRECT REPORT: Curator
Position Summary
Maui Ocean Center is currently seeking a dedicated and detail orientated individual who will provide proper care of all animals with an enhanced focus on exhibit maintenance. Must be highly skilled and a certified scuba diver. Previous aquarium experience is preferred.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Animal care
- Caring for the animals and documents all observed behaviors
- Participate in the feedings, including food preparation and observation recording daily
- Daily tank inspection to assess animal health
- Know all names, quantity and location of all animals on display
- Daily life support system checks of all tanks
- Care and maintenance of all aqua lab animals and tanks
EXHIBIT MAINTENANCE
- Participate in the maintenance and cleaning of tanks in the Living Reef exhibit daily
- Check the exhibits every day for utmost cleanliness
- Assist the Head Aquarist in verifying the accurateness of graphic boards team development & supervision
- Assist the Head Aquarist in the supervision of interns and offering inter and intra-department communication
- Attend daily curatorial meeting to report problems and/or concerns encountered in the tanks assigned to them and receive task assignments
Other Responsibilities
- Report daily accomplishments, problems and concerns to the Head Aquarist
- Ensure service areas are kept clean and tools properly stored
- Participate in tours and presentations including, but not limited to Dive Link, Fins and Flippers, School and Tours
- Additional related responsibilities as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- 4 year degree in Marine Biology or equivalent job experience
- Diver certification
- CPR, 1st Aid, & AED certification; and maintain current certification
- Pass mandated dive physical annually
- Knowledge of the common/Hawaiian names of fishes and inverts
- Able to lift and carry 50 pounds
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