•Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Fisheries, Zoology or related field required or equivalent experience. 
•Experience providing daily husbandry to aquatic animals, preferably at an AZA-accredited institution. 
•Knowledge of nutrition, disease, and identification of fish and invertebrates. Specific knowledge of temperate Pacific and tropical ecosystems highly desirable.  
•Knowledge of water quality as it relates to the health and husbandry of aquatic species. 
•Must be able to swim and pass swim assessment.  
•Rescue Diver certification required; AAUS Scientific Diver status preferred.  
•Experience collecting animals and a history of diving in tanks and open ocean is desired. 
•Ability to perform and be certified in CPR/AED/O2. 
•Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds, kneel, bend, crouch, squat, and stand for extended periods of time. 
•Ability to work in wet conditions, indoors and out, as well as in inclement weather.
•Knowledge of safe animal handling practices and maintaining a safe working environment. 
•Knowledge of modern principles and practices in a public aquarium setting is highly desirable.
•Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, and heavy machinery if necessary. 
•Strong computer (MS Office programs such as Excel, Word, and Outlook) and organizational skills and ability to learn and work with custom record-keeping software (Tracks).  Existing experience with Tracks record-keeping system highly desirable. 
•Strong written and verbal communication skills.   
•Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes weekends and holidays as required.