Overview
Reintroduction Assistant – Seasonal Jobs in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA at Tennessee Aquarium
The Tennessee Aquarium celebrates the rich biodiversity of the Southeast through its exhibits and is actively engaged in preserving and restoring that biodiversity through its work in the field. The Aquarium’s research arm, the Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute, has a focused expertise in restoring freshwater ecosystems and helping people appreciate the need for environmental health in our region.
Our seasonal Reintroduction Assistants carry out daily husbandry for Lake Sturgeon, Southern Appalachian Brook Trout, Laurel Dace, darters, and other aquatic animals reared at the Conservation Institute. They also visually monitor animals for health and behavioral abnormalities, aid in the maintenance and occasional improvement of the life support facilities and provide assistance with other tasks as needed.
Key Responsibilities
Feed and care for animals in holding tanks, raceways, and related facilities.
Group fish into different tanks to optimize growth.
Clean and maintain tanks and filtration in life support system.
Assist with raising live food cultures for larval fish.
Visually monitor animals to detect health or other husbandry problems.
Prepare/chop food and cleaning equipment.
Assist with care for other captive propagation programs as needed.
Interact with other Conservation Institute science staff to support ongoing research projects.
Occasional assistance with fieldwork for Conservation Institute field programs.
Key Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required.
Coursework or degree in an undergraduate program in biology, fisheries, or a related field preferred.
Driver’s license required to complete some off-site tasks.
Experience or knowledge maintaining freshwater aquaria.
Good working knowledge of computers, including use of Excel and Word.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work independently with little supervision, and as part of a team.
Working knowledge of basic carpentry and plumbing helpful.
Seasonal, hourly ($15/hour);
Full-time, 8 hours per day, for up to 40 hours per week (Season: May to October OR May to August). Schedule will require weekend (Saturday and/or Sunday) and holiday work.
All submissions must be received by March 21, 2025.
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Title: Reintroduction Assistant – Seasonal
Company: Tennessee Aquarium
Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care (Environmental Science, Agriculture / Farming)
