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The Maritime Aquarium

Part Time Aquarist - Reptiles, Birds, and Program Animals

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 Part Time Aquarist at The Maritime Aquarium is responsible for the care of various species including reptiles, birds, and program animals. Daily tasks include feeding, cleaning exhibits, maintaining life support systems, and conducting public presentations. The role also involves evaluating animal health and participating in animal care training and public education activities.

Our read on this posting2.2out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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 in marine biology, biology, zoology, psychology or related field preferred
  • Two-year degree in a relevant field plus two years’ experience in a public zoo or aquarium may substitute for formal education
  • Minimum six months’ experience in animal care
  • Basic knowledge of animal husbandry, behavior, and life support systems
  • General knowledge of water quality testing, medical dosing, and lab equipment
  • Strong command of the English language, both written and verbal

Nice to have

  • SCUBA certification preferred

What you get

  • Hourly rate of $21.13

Worth weighing

  • Part-time position with a requirement to work weekends and holidays
  • Involves physical demands such as lifting and standing for long periods
  • Requires participation in after-hours emergencies and travel for collecting and transport duties

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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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