Jellies and Live Food Aquarist 1 or 2

Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife Foundation

Jellies and Live Food Aquarist 1 or 2

Primary Functions for a Level 1

• Responsible for the daily husbandry and ensuring proper care of all animals; including preparation of diets, medical care, and maintenance of animal exhibit space.
• Assists Aquarist 2 and Lead Aquarist in initiating conservation programs.
• Coordinates daily activities though effective communication with staff and volunteers.
• Responsible for daily record keeping and observations.
• Assist museum staff & visitors as needed in a pleasant, professional, and courteous manner.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned in order to achieve the goals and mission of the museum.
• Preferred two years' experience in a facility working with captive fresh and saltwater fishes, and invertebrates.

Primary Functions for a Level 2

• Responsible for the daily husbandry and ensuring proper care of all animals; including preparation of diets, medical care, and maintenance of animal exhibit space.
• Assist vet staff with creation and implementation of animal diets.
• Assists Lead Aquarist and Curatorial staff in conservation programs.
• Oversee training and education of volunteers and interns; provide mentorship for less experienced staff.
• Completes daily activities though effective communication with staff and volunteers.
• Responsible for daily record keeping and observations.
• Participates in educational talks and feeding demonstrations throughout the Museum.
• Assists life support, water quality, dive staff, maintenance, and veterinary staff monitoring water quality and life support systems, as required.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned in order to achieve the goals and mission of the museum.
• Participate as an active member of professional affiliations such as AZA, ZAA, or AAZK.
• Preferred four years' experience in a facility working with captive fresh and saltwater fishes, and invertebrates.

Experience Required

Bachelor's degree in Biology

Perks

• Store/Attraction employee discounts Medical, Vision, Dental, Company Paid Life Insurance, LTD, STD, 401(k) Paid Time Off

Salary

$16-$18 per hour

How to Apply

Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife Foundation

500 W Sunshine

Springfield, MO 65807

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