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Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium•Aquarium

Aquarist Levels I and II

Location

Springfield, Missouri, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

2-4 years

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

Posted

1d ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The Aquarists I and II roles contribute to the team by caring for a variety of aquatic animals including daily husbandry tasks, supporting animal training and welfare practices, and ensuring tanks/habitats are in optimal condition. This role is primarily based in Springfield, Missouri with some opportunities to support other Conservation Attractions.

The Role: Wonders of Wildlife (WOW) has a team of over 50 animal care professionals. The Aquarists I and II roles contribute to this team by caring for a variety of aquatic animals including daily husbandry tasks, supporting animal training and welfare practices, and ensuring tanks/habits are in optimal condition. This role is primarily based in Springfield, MO with some opportunities to support other Conservation Attractions.

The Ask: A successful Aquarist typically has a minimum of two to four years' experience working in an aquarium or other professional setting along with a Bachelor's degree in biology or a related field. Aquarists also function as divers, and must possess adequate swimming and diving abilities.

The Benefits: WOW is one of the nation's largest aquariums and is home to 35,000 animals. The role works with a diverse range of animals and has opportunities for career progression. As a full-time role, this position comes with a comprehensive benefit package. Additional perks include discounts across the Conservation Attractions.

The Fine Print: This position typically works early morning hours through the early afternoon. Weekend and holiday coverage is typical. Any offer of employment will be conditional based on background and drug screenings, the ability to become an approved driver, and eligibility to work in the United States. This overview is not a job offer, nor is it an all-inclusive description. You should refer to the full job description for more information.

Updated 1d ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Animal Care • 1+ yrs

Husbandry • 1+ yrs

Animal Training • 1+ yrs

Animal Welfare • 1+ yrs

Swimming • 1+ yrs

Diving • 1+ yrs

Analytical Thinking • 1+ yrs

Team Collaboration • 1+ yrs

Experience

2-4 years

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

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 locationSpringfield, Missouri, United States

Work typeOnsite

Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium • 6/10

physicalHigh • 8/10

cognitiveMedium • 7/10

executionHigh • 8/10

creativityLow • 4/10

uncertaintyMedium • 5/10

communicationMedium • 5/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium

Team size

Growing team

Location

Springfield, Missouri, United States

Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium consists of an all-new 1.5-million-gallon Aquarium Adventure showcasing 35,000 live fish, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and birds. Created by noted conservationist and Bass Pro Shops founder/CEO Johnny Morris, the 350,000-square-foot experience celebrates people who hunt, fish, and act as stewards of the land and water. Located next to Bass Pro Shops National Headquarters in Springfield, Missouri the campus is a centerpiece of Americas Conservation Capital in Missouri's Ozark Mountains. Wonders of Wildlife has been voted Best New Attraction in America and Americas Best Aquarium by the readers of USA TODAY.

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