Part-Time Aquarist Apprentice

Position Title:        Part Time Aquarist Apprentice

Department:          Aquatic Sustainability

Classification:        Non-Exempt/ Part Time

Direct Report:        Associate Curator, Aquatic Sustainability

Position Summary

The Part Time Aquarist Apprentice will work with a diverse team of other Aquarists in the implementation and evaluation of animal care and quarantine protocols at the off-site Animal Care Facility and will be responsible for implementing daily operational requirements as articulated by the Aquatic Sustainability management team. The Part Time Aquarist Apprentice will work with the team to learn basic aquariology, complete required training, learn and understand safety procedures, as well as meeting personal performance goals and objectives. Once trained, the Part Time Aquarist Apprentice will work primarily to further SEA Sustain Goal S.3.5.3a in support of live animal food aquaculture.

Responsibilities:

1. Learns animal care standards and department goals for the Animal Care Facility.
2. Learns the daily operational requirements of the staff, animals and areas of responsibility.
3. Participates in training, development and performance review process for individual development and enrichment
4. Works with the Aquatic Sustainability team to maintain the highest quality animal care.
5. Nurtures working relationships with co-workers and team members from other departments.
6. Performs other duties as workload necessitates.

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma required. In pursuit or possession of a four-year degree in biology or related field preferred.
2. Prior animal care experience with knowledge of animals in zoological settings preferred.
3. Ability to work with others in a team environment.
4. Proficiency with Microsoft Office
5. Possession of a valid driver’s

Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 100 feet. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Commitment:

I commit to Georgia Aquarium, Inc. to be a part of the following:

Mission: Georgia Aquarium is a nonprofit committed to inspiring awareness and preservation of our ocean and aquatic animals worldwide.

Vision: To be the Premier Aquarium in the World for Science, Entertainment, Education and Conservation.

Values: Integrity, Innovation, Leadership, Teamwork, Respect, Excellence, Appreciation & Inclusion