Some but not all animals in the collection include: Terrestrial and Aquatic Birds, Marine Mammals, a variety of Reptiles.
Tasks
- Provides for the needs of all animals within the Mammal and Bird Department by assisting with exhibit cleaning, diet preparation and feeding.
- Maintaining exhibit cleanliness and hygiene, as well as cleanliness of behind-the-scenes areas.
- Maintains records, documentation, and data collection per Aquarium of the Pacific protocols.
- Learn to identify abnormal behaviors and medical conditions of exhibit animals, and report back to paid staff.
- Learn about biology and natural history of animals and be prepared to answer guest questions.
- Participation in shows, presentations, meet and greets and on the floor guest interactions.
- Public speaking and crowd management.
- Assist with training or enrichment of collection animals as needed.
- Could include: Terrestrial and Aquatic Birds and Marine Mammals.
- May assist with other projects.
Skills/Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Possess skills to work independently and collaboratively.
- Problem solving and ability to make decisions on the spot or communicate if further assistance is required.
- Adheres to all safety practices and protocols.
- Fire, OSHA, USDA, USF&W, Dive, etc.
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders, lift 50lbs, work in wet, hot and or cold environments.
- Ability to stand or bend for prolonged periods of time.
- Must be willing to remain flexible as needs within the Mammal and Bird department can change.
- Desire to fulfill the Mission of the Aquarium of the Pacific.
Commitment and Shift Availability
- One shift of 5 hours once a week on a regular day of the week for 1 year.
- Shift Availability:
- Monday: 7am to 12pm AND 12pm to 5pm
- Tuesday: 7am to 12pm
- Wednesday: 12pm to 5pm
- Thursday: 7am to 12pm AND 12pm to 5pm
- Friday: 7am to 12pm AND 12pm to 5pm
- Sunday: 7am to 12pm AND 12pm to 5pm
*Please apply if you’re available for one or more of the listed times above, any application with availability outside of the times listed will not be considered
Training
- All incoming volunteers must attend an Aquarium wide orientation, Aquarium 101 prior to start.
- Hands on 1:1 training will be implemented once the volunteer is onsite, as the volunteer progresses through the program.
- Volunteer Manual, additional reading, meetings and evaluations will continue as volunteer progresses.
Working Conditions
- The Aquarium of the Pacific provides all PPE for every working condition, special requests can be made based on individual needs, including but not all:
- Gloves
- Boots for wet areas
- Protective eye wear
- Knife cutting gloves
- Ear plugs for our bird barn
- Etc.
To Apply
Thank you for your interest but we are currently not accepting applications for this position. Please check back.
