Freshwater Aquarist III

Position : Freshwater Aquarist III

Reports To : Curator of Freshwater

Compensation : Starting at $20.00 per hour

Position Summary :

The Freshwater Aquarist III will help and care for our animals including our arapaima discus electric eel yellow anaconda and caiman. They will lead the Journey to South America gallery maintain vibrant freshwater habitats and play a key role in training Aquarists I & II interns and volunteers.

About Loveland Living Planet Aquarium :

Loveland Living Planet Aquarium provides learning opportunities for all levels interests and ages with the mission to inspire people to explore discover and learn about Earths diverse ecosystems since 1997. Since opening its new facility in Draper in March 2014 the Aquarium has welcomed over ten million visitors and provided more than 650000 educational experiences to students. Home to more than 4000 animals representing 650 species the Aquarium showcases ecosystems from around the planet including kelp forests coral reefs the deep ocean Antarctic waters Asian cloud forests South American rain forests and the waterways of our home state of Utah. Loveland Living Planet Aquarium has been accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) since 2019. With a new expansion currently under construction and slated for completion in late 2025 LLPA will soon be the largest aquarium in the Mountain West and 5th largest aquarium overall in the continental United States.

Why Utah

Utah is an outdoor lovers dream. With five national parks and 46 state parks adventure is always just a short drive the winter youll find world-class skiing and snowboarding at resorts known for having the greatest snow on earth. Whether you love hiking climbing biking paddling or enjoying vibrant local arts and food Utah offers an unbeatable quality of life and four beautiful seasons to explore it all.

Qualifications :

• A college degree (A.A A.S. B.A. or B.S.) is required with an emphasis on biology or science course work or equivalent hands on work experience / knowledge may be considered
• Four (4) years experience caring for animals in a public aquarium or zoological facility

Critical Skills / Competencies :

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Train develop and oversee the work of volunteers and interns assigned to work in the individuals area of responsibility

Certificates Licenses Registrations :

Physical Demands of the Job :

While this job description attempts to describe the essential functions of the position it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. It does not restrict managements right to assign or reassign duties or responsibilities to this job at any time. The overall work environment while performing this job includes exposure to weather conditions and the noise level is usually moderate. The employee is expected to adhere to all policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to the policies.

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1