[CINC] Positions Open at Ty Warner Sea Center - Programs Coordinator and Aquarist

[L Charleboix]

Naturalists,

Two positions are currently open at the Santa Barbara
Museum of Natural History Ty Warner Sea Center -
Programs Coordinator and Aquarist. 
For more information, please go to -
http://www.sbnature2.org/visitors/hr.php

Leeza Charleboix

Channel Islands Naturalist Corps Volunteer
l_charleboix at yahoo.com

Volunteer Coordinator
Ty Warner Sea Center	
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Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Ty Warner Sea Center
211 Stearns Wharf
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 962-2526 ext. 104
seacrew at sbnature2.org


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Aquarist
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History 
Ty Warner Sea Center 


Position Summary:  

Assist in all activities related to displaying a
diverse marine collection of animals, invertebrates
and plants.  Design and maintain saltwater exhibits,
filtration systems and backup areas. Duties include
food preparation, feeding fish and invertebrates,
cleaning tanks, record keeping, general maintenance of
all exhibits and life support systems, and assisting
with special projects.


Specific Responsibilities:

- Collecting and caring for a diverse California
marine collection in closed and open saltwater systems
- Maintaining saltwater life support systems 
- Plan, develop and implement diet and schedule for
feeding of animals as necessary to ensure proper
health and growth.
- Maintain aquarium tanks and exhibits including
scheduled cleanings to create a consistent message and
appearance
- Monitor and maintain water quality levels including
filtration and water chemistry 
- Developing all live animal protocols
- Assess animal health conditions, and treat or
request veterinary assistance
- Supervise aquarist interns and volunteers.
- Work in partnership with staff to build a cohesive
team structure
- Oversee the collection of marine animals and plants,
which may involve the use of SCUBA and possible
operation of small boat craft
- Research, develop, schedule and present animals for
exhibits, educational programs and demonstrations for
the public, school or tour groups, or other special
programs 
- Maintain inventory of items required to support
organisms, ordering parts, items, and food as
necessary
- Keeping abreast of current husbandry methods
- Assist in the design and maintenance of all Ty
Warner Sea Center exhibits
- Perform other similar duties as dictated by
responsibility or necessity, or requested by
supervisor


Essential Requirements: 

- Expert knowledge of local marine life
- Experience maintaining aquariums and life support
systems, preferably in an AZA accredited facility
- Solid mechanical aptitude
- Bachelors Degree in Biology/ Marine Science or
equivalent experience required 
- Advanced Diving Certification or equivalent
certification/experience 
- Respond to husbandry emergencies as needed, at all
times 
- Comfortable interacting with the general public  
- Able to work effectively in a team environment under
limited supervision
- Demonstrated excellence in communication skills,
both written and oral 
- Knowledge of and ability to use computers and
Microsoft’s Office Suite
- Able to respond quickly to changing priorities 
- Ability to keep meticulous records 
- Experience operating small boats for collection
purposes a plus 
- Valid California Drivers License


Work Environment:
- General office environment as well as working
outdoors, SCUBA diving and snorkeling
- Frequent computer work (repetitive movement –
typing)
- Frequent standing, sitting, bending, climbing stairs
and walking with very occasional crawling 
- Lifting of light to moderately heavy loads (20-50
lbs)
- Occasional climbing of ladders and working at
elevated levels
- Occasional use of tools

The incumbent must be able to perform each requirement
of the position as outlined in the job description. 
Essential Requirements are representative and are
essential for satisfactory job performance.  The Work
Environment characteristics are representative of
those that may be encountered while on the job.  The
Museum will make reasonable accommodations to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions of the position.