Marine Aquarium Curator 2425

City of Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

A Marine Aquarium Curator assists with the development and management of exhibit design, maintenance, and fabrication; content and media development to support interpretive experiences at the Aquarium; develops and manages the research programs involving conservation, education and operations; oversees wildlife conservation programs; manages staff involved in aquaculture for conservation and operations, animal care programs, and life support operations; manages programs and staff dedicated to research and education of middle school, high school, and college students; applies sound supervisory and management standards and techniques in building and maintaining an effective work group; and fulfills equal employment opportunity responsibilities.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and two years of full-time paid professional experience working with marine specimens, exhibit design, and educational program design.
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in life science or marine biology or closely related field and one year of full-time paid professional experience working with marine specimens, exhibit design, and educational program design.
A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in life science or marine biology.
A valid Class C driver’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required at the time of appointment.
Applicants will be disqualified or deemed ineligible for hire if their DMV record reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation within the last 36 months in any state or jurisdiction.
Qualifying work experience must be gained in positions requiring a four-year degree.
Qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency.
Applicants must list their school name and location, type of degree earned and major in the Education Section of the application.

Responsibilities

Assists with the development and management of exhibit design, maintenance, and fabrication.
Develops content and media to support interpretive experiences at the Aquarium.
Develops and manages research programs involving conservation, education, and operations.
Oversees wildlife conservation programs.
Manages staff involved in aquaculture for conservation and operations, animal care programs, and life support operations.
Manages programs and staff dedicated to research and education of middle school, high school, and college students.
Applies sound supervisory and management standards and techniques in building and maintaining an effective work group.
Fulfills equal employment opportunity responsibilities.