The Seattle Aquarium, a leading marine conservation organization, is looking for an Animal Care Specialist to join the Bird and Mammal team. With the opening of Ocean Pavilion in 2024, the Bird and Mammal team is growing. As an Animal Care Specialist, you will be responsible for assigned husbandry duties within the Seattle Aquarium’s bird and mammal (BAM) population. This position will be caring for: sea otters, harbor seals, northern fur seals, North American river otters, various alcids and shorebirds, and the fish and invertebrates which inhabit the bird habitats.

Summary

Status: Full-time, hourly, benefitted position

Hours of work: Standard hours of work are 7:00am-4:00pm, specific days of the week TBD. This position will work at least one weekend day.

Date needed: October 2023

Posting expires: Posted till position is filled.

How to apply:

See full job description and apply at Seattle Aquarium Careers

The Seattle aquarium serves the diversity of visitors from around the world, engages and educates diverse youth from our local community, and strives to be a reflection and leader in advancing racial and social justice in the conservation field. Candidates passionate about anti-racism, social justice, environmental justice, and other intersections of our work are highly valued as assets to our mission.

Interested candidates should upload a résumé to our online application to be considered. Application review will begin immediately.

Please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for this job by emailing us at jobs@seattleaquarium.org.

Note: Must pass a background check, upon job offer, to be eligible for this position.

Compensation Information

Salary and benefits: $27.00 to $29.00 per hour, dependent on experience. Please include salary expectations in your materials. Full-time staff are eligible for the Seattle Aquarium’s comprehensive benefits package to include medical, vision, dental, an employer-funded health reimbursement account, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, 403b retirement fund with employer match, access to a subsidized ORCA pass, a Seattle Aquarium Family Plus membership and generous paid time off.