Live Fish Collection Manager

Universities of Wisconsin • Stevens Point, WI

21h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Live Fish Collection Manager at the TNR 410 lab, which houses a large variety of freshwater fish used for various courses and research at UW-Stevens Point. The role is held over two semesters, with applications reviewed in March for a Fall Semester start, and summer work also available as fish are kept on campus year-round. The responsibility for the care of these fish lies with the Ichthyology and Aquarium Science Society of Stevens Point (IASSSP). Three managers are responsible for approximately 30 tanks, involving daily cleaning, feeding, condition testing, and monitoring. The team works together to train volunteers, establish a fish care schedule, and offer educational visits to grade schools, interested UWSP student groups, or the public. This dynamic team also offers 3-4 open lab sessions in conjunction with CNR, Biology, or UWSP events such as Admission days, Welcome week, or the Collection Crawl. The job is described as a relaxing, worthwhile opportunity that can provide a career advantage for those interested in aquaria or fisheries.

Requirements

• Must be currently employed or enrolled as a student at any of the Universities of Wisconsin (to apply internally)
• Must have CITI training prior to working or volunteering to work with fish
• Must be available holidays and semester breaks as well as some weekends
• Must be on call should system failures occur

Nice To Haves

• Experience caring for aquaria
• Volunteering in the Ichthy lab (TNR 410) prior to applying

Responsibilities

• Clean, feed, test conditions of, and monitor about 30 fish tanks on a daily basis
• Work as a team with two other managers
• Train volunteers
• Work out a fish care schedule
• Offer educational visits from grade schools, interested UWSP student groups or the public
• Offer 3-4 open lab sessions in concert with CNR, Biology or UWSP events
• Be available holidays and semester breaks as well as some weekends
• Be on call should system failures occur

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees