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TSTexas State Aquarium
Texas State AquariumAquarium

Animal Care Assistant

Location

Corpus Christi, Texas, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Contract

Experience

0-2 years

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

Posted

1h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

Assist in food preparation, cleaning, and maintenance of animal areas and equipment. Perform water quality testing, data entry, and animal behavioral observations. Provide leadership through example and deliver exceptional guest service.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Assist in the preparation of food according to established procedure.

  • Assist in the cleaning and maintenance of utensils and equipment used to feed and care for animals.

  • Assist in facility maintenance of the animal areas.

  • Perform water quality testing and related duties.

  • Enter Data into TRACKS.

  • Complete animal behavioral observations and report abnormalities to supervisor.

  • Support departmental and organizational goals through proactive teamwork and collaboration.

  • Provide leadership through professional example and by sharing knowledge and skills with others.

  • Deliver exceptional guest service.

  • Assist with special projects and perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Animal Care.

  • Comply with all safety practices, Animal Care policies, practices, and procedures, employee handbook policies, and all applicable governmental and AZA standards.

Requirements:

  • Any combination of education and experience which would likely produce the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

  • Valid Texas Driver’s License with insurable driving record.

Other:

This is a seasonal position.

Updated 1h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Water Quality Testing • 1+ yrs
Data Entry • 1+ yrs
Animal Behavioral Observation • 1+ yrs
TRACKS • 1+ yrs
Teamwork • 1+ yrs
Collaboration • 1+ yrs
Leadership • 1+ yrs
Guest Service • 1+ yrs

Experience

0-2 years

Certifications

Texas Driver's License • Required

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Contract

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationCorpus Christi, Texas, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium7/10
physicalMedium7/10
cognitiveMedium6/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityLow3/10
uncertaintyMedium5/10
communicationMedium7/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Texas State Aquarium

Team size

Growing team

Location

Corpus Christi, Texas, United States

The Texas State Aquarium provides high quality, entertaining programming through education, conservation, and wildlife rehabilitation. We strive to provide our guests with an exciting, educational, and memorable experience.

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Animal Care Assistant

Corpus Christi, Texas, United StatesContract