Berkshire Museum
The Aquarium Associate is responsible for all day-to-day needs and operations of the aquarium under the Director and Manager of the Aquarium. This includes animal care, feeding, cleaning habitats, interacting with visitors and the publi c , running errands to pick up supplies as needed. This role requires strong knowledge of aquatic and reptile species , and understanding the needs , care , and maintenance of related enclosures to ensure the he a l th and well – being of the animals.
Roles and Responsibilities The AquariumAssociatewill work directly with the Aquarium Manager and Directorto ensure daily needs and operations are met working with aquatic and terrestrial life.
Duties Include:
Responsible for the aquariumand reptilemechanical and biological maintenance, husbandry, and interpretation.
Maintain recordsof feeding, water changes, water quality, diet, and other relevant conditions.
Keep all essential aquarium manuals up to date.
Track inventory. Help stock and organizesupplies.
Act asaspokesperson forthe aquariumin a professional manner
Ensure the aquarium and storage areas are kept in a clean, safe, and orderly manner.
Observe animals for signs of illness or distress. Report issues to management
Ensure proper handling and safety protocols for all reptiles, amphibians, and aquatic animals.
All other relatedduties asassigned bymanagement.
Answering visitor questions on nutrition, behavior, habitat requirements, and proper care.
Work withAquariumManager and AquariumDirectorto ensure that the aquarium systems aremaintainedand coordinated on off days.
Qualifications Education : Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) in Biology or related field from a four-year College or university; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
General knowledge of aquariumsystemsincluding filtration, waterqualityand lighting.
General knowledge of reptile and amphibian husbandry and biology.Ability to safely handlereptilesand amphibians of varying sizes andtemperaments.
Foster effective communication andteamworkin daily operations.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Must have good communication, including texting/calling when needed.
General understanding ofpurchasingand inventory management.
Customer service oriented, being able to answer questionsfromthe public.
Must be able to, and be comfortable with accessing tight spaces (entering animal enclosures, possibly entering aquariums to perform maintenance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed including weekends, holidays, and occasional evenings to ensure aquarium is covered daily.
Typical schedule will be Sunday to Thursday or Tuesday to Saturday, to be decided upon hire.
Candidate must maintain a current driver’s license, personal automobile insurance, and a safe driving record.
Additional preferred qualifications:
Experience with animal care, water quality testing and analysis , life support system operation.
Knowledge of b asic veterinary care procedures.
Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Up to date first aid and CPR certification .
Experience working with the public.
We believe diversity strengthens our community. We believe that recruiting, supporting and retaining a diverse staff is essential to providing an excellent and representative educational experience for our visitors. We support equity through representative hiring practices and welcome applications from members of communities that have historically not been represented in museum positions.
The person must be committed to Berkshire Museum’s diversity, equity, inclusion, and access mission; dedicated to integrating accountability across all efforts to support and sustain an anti-racist, racially equitable organization; demonstrate a passion for advancing organizational DEIA objectives and supporting others to approach all activities with an equity lens.
Compensation and Benefits This position’s pay range is $ 4 0 ,000 – $5 2 ,000 per year; actual salary will reflect level of experience and qualifications relative to position requirement s. This position offers health insurance , dental and vision plans , paid time off, employer contribution to 403(b) and life insurance . The position includes access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) , museum membership and 11 paid holidays per year (holidays may shift annually due to where days fall within calendar).
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Roles and Responsibilities The AquariumAssociatewill work directly with the Aquarium Manager and Directorto ensure daily needs and operations are met working with aquatic and terrestrial life.
Duties Include:
Responsible for the aquariumand reptilemechanical and biological maintenance, husbandry, and interpretation.
Maintain recordsof feeding, water changes, water quality, diet, and other relevant conditions.
Keep all essential aquarium manuals up to date.
Track inventory. Help stock and organizesupplies.
Act asaspokesperson forthe aquariumin a professional manner
Ensure the aquarium and storage areas are kept in a clean, safe, and orderly manner.
Observe animals for signs of illness or distress. Report issues to management
Ensure proper handling and safety protocols for all reptiles, amphibians, and aquatic animals.
All other relatedduties asassigned bymanagement.
Answering visitor questions on nutrition, behavior, habitat requirements, and proper care.
Work withAquariumManager and AquariumDirectorto ensure that the aquarium systems aremaintainedand coordinated on off days.
Qualifications Education : Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) in Biology or related field from a four-year College or university; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
General knowledge of aquariumsystemsincluding filtration, waterqualityand lighting.
General knowledge of reptile and amphibian husbandry and biology.Ability to safely handlereptilesand amphibians of varying sizes andtemperaments.
Foster effective communication andteamworkin daily operations.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Must have good communication, including texting/calling when needed.
General understanding ofpurchasingand inventory management.
Customer service oriented, being able to answer questionsfromthe public.
Must be able to, and be comfortable with accessing tight spaces (entering animal enclosures, possibly entering aquariums to perform maintenance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed including weekends, holidays, and occasional evenings to ensure aquarium is covered daily.
Typical schedule will be Sunday to Thursday or Tuesday to Saturday, to be decided upon hire.
Candidate must maintain a current driver’s license, personal automobile insurance, and a safe driving record.
Additional preferred qualifications:
Experience with animal care, water quality testing and analysis , life support system operation.
Knowledge of b asic veterinary care procedures.
Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Up to date first aid and CPR certification .
Experience working with the public.
We believe diversity strengthens our community. We believe that recruiting, supporting and retaining a diverse staff is essential to providing an excellent and representative educational experience for our visitors. We support equity through representative hiring practices and welcome applications from members of communities that have historically not been represented in museum positions.
The person must be committed to Berkshire Museum’s diversity, equity, inclusion, and access mission; dedicated to integrating accountability across all efforts to support and sustain an anti-racist, racially equitable organization; demonstrate a passion for advancing organizational DEIA objectives and supporting others to approach all activities with an equity lens.
Compensation and Benefits This position’s pay range is $ 4 0 ,000 – $5 2 ,000 per year; actual salary will reflect level of experience and qualifications relative to position requirement s. This position offers health insurance , dental and vision plans , paid time off, employer contribution to 403(b) and life insurance . The position includes access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) , museum membership and 11 paid holidays per year (holidays may shift annually due to where days fall within calendar).
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