Aquarium Aide

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Aquarium Aide

Published: 26 February 2025 | Written by Vicki Loubier

Location: West Boothbay Harbor

4 positions available

32-40 hours a week (including weekends)
May - September
$17.00 hourly
Housing in Boothbay is available as needed.

Duties:

*Open, staff & close exhibit spaces for field trips & visitors
*Educate a wide range of audiences about the Gulf of Maine & DMR research
*Provide positive visitor experiences
*Keep visitors & living collections safe
*Staff admissions desk as needed
*Feed animals, clean tanks & keep records
*Clean public spaces
*Work with DMR staff
*Other duties as needed

Requirements

• Associate/Bachelor degree in biology, education, or related field
• 18 years old or over
• Ability to give clear, accurate, engaging public presentations
• Prior public speaking experience
• Comfortable with & able to handle aquarium specimens
-Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable in dynamic, fast paced environment
• Requires long periods of physical activity (standing, climbing ladders, reaching in we conditions)
• Represent DMR professionally

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