Assistant Curator of Fish, Invertebrates and Jellies
The Maritime Aquarium · Norwalk, Connecticut
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days The Maritime Aquarium's roles stay open a median of 82 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 57% of The Maritime Aquarium's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at The Maritime Aquarium
- high 7 stale, 0 reposted of 7 open
- Hiring momentum
- 10 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-24
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from The Maritime Aquarium's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for The Maritime Aquarium.
About this role
The Assistant Curator of Fish, Invertebrates and Jellies at The Maritime Aquarium is responsible for overseeing the care of jellies, tropical fish, and invertebrates, ensuring optimal conditions in their exhibits. This role includes supervising aquarists, coordinating with veterinarians, maintaining life support systems, and participating in animal collection and husbandry. The position also involves mentoring staff and ensuring compliance with animal welfare standards.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of The Maritime Aquarium as an employer.
What you need
- Four-year degree (B.S. or B.A.) in marine biology, biology, zoology, psychology or related field
- Five years paid experience in an AZA accredited zoo, aquarium or equivalent with jellies, corals, fish and invertebrates
- Advanced knowledge of jelly and coral care and cultivation
- Advanced knowledge of the operation and maintenance of aquarium and life support systems, laboratory equipment and operating procedures, and water quality testing
- Strong command of the English language, both written and verbal
- Able to lift a minimum of 60 pounds
Nice to have
- SCUBA certification and collection experience preferred
What you get
- Salary range of $58k-$63k per year
- Full-time, exempt position with a proposed schedule of Tuesday-Saturday, 9 AM-5 PM
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of career advancement opportunities or professional development programs beyond mentoring
- The job requires physical labor and the ability to work in various field conditions, which may not suit all candidates
- The role involves working weekends and holidays, which may impact work-life balance
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Listed by The Maritime Aquarium on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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