Aquarium Care Specialist (Education & Exhibits)

SC Aquarium; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SC Aquarium in Charleston, SC seeks an Aquarist Assistant to support aquarists and Curator of Fishes, providing exceptional animal care to support public education goals.

You will handle daily care, including feeding, cleaning, life support maintenance, data recording, and assisting with veterinary procedures as needed.

This role offers hands-on work across diverse exhibits, requires flexibility including weekends, and emphasizes safety and teamwork in a busy public aquarium.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in biology or a closely related field, and/or equivalent experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Assist aquarists in providing daily animal care including exhibit and holding system maintenance.
• Prepare and distribute diets.
• Administer medications and assist during veterinary procedures.
• Maintain accurate animal and enclosure records.
• Provide coverage for all aquarist galleries including fish, invertebrates, and elasmobranchs.
• Assist with specimen collection and animal transports outside the building.
• Support enrichment programs for all animals.
• Assist with daily cleaning, maintenance, and organization of backup areas.
• Assist in tracking and ordering supplies.
• Perform water quality testing as needed.
• Interact with Aquarium guests to provide education and conservation information.
• Supervise interns and volunteers as needed.

Skills

Aquarium husbandry

Animal care

Water quality

Microsoft Office

Communication

Boat handling

Safety PPE

Record keeping

Education

Associate’s degree in biology

Tools

Tracks software

Job description

SC Aquarium in Charleston, SC seeks an Aquarist Assistant to support aquarists and Curator of Fishes, providing exceptional animal care to support public education goals.

You will handle daily care, including feeding, cleaning, life support maintenance, data recording, and assisting with veterinary procedures as needed.

This role offers hands-on work across diverse exhibits, requires flexibility including weekends, and emphasizes safety and teamwork in a busy public aquarium.