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The Virginia Aquarium recruits and hires most employees through the City of Virginia Beach, and offers generous professional development opportunities! View available full-time positions on the City's website.
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We are currently hiring for the following part-time positions:
We have an immediate opening for a part time Laboratory Technician in the Life Support and Water Quality Department at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center. The position will be up to 32 hours per week at a pay rate of $15.00 per hour. If you have any questions about the job or would like to submit your resume for consideration, please contact, the Curator of Life Support and Water Quality, at ADores@vbgov.com or (757) 385-0319 by Monday, August 19, 2024 to be considered. Please see below for a brief job description.
Job Description
Interested individuals will work closely with the Water Quality Lab Manager and the Lab Technicians and assist them with day-to-day lab operations. Individual will be responsible for processing water samples submitted by aquarium husbandry and life support staff. Individual will maintain water quality records and databases; operation and maintenance of standard laboratory equipment; performance of bacteriological and chemical analyses in a prompt manner and in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures; and maintenance of laboratory cleanliness. The Water Quality Lab is a working exhibit and guest interaction, and engagement is required as part of the standard duties of the position. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Candidate Preferences
Additional Details
Candidate will work in the Virginia Aquarium’s new Water Quality Lab in the South Building Veterinary Wing. Position typically requires three or four, 8-hour shifts each week; additional hours may be available. Shifts will vary between the hours of 7:00am and 6:00pm each day. Must be available to work weekends and holidays as requested. The Lab is a working exhibit space, and this position requires guest engagement as part of its regular job duties.
Hourly Rate
$15/hour
Hours
Varying 8-hour shifts between the hours of 7:00am and 6:00pm, three to four days each week. Must be available to work weekends and holidays as requested.
Duties
Requirements
Must be able to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays as requested.
Preferences
College degree or college-level course work in chemistry, biology or related fields; experience working in an EPA approved or a state-certified laboratory; good written and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently; excellent observation skills; ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment; familiarity with laboratory instruments such as pH meters and spectrophotometers.
How to Apply
Send a resume via email to ADores@vbgov.com by August 19, 2024.
You may also call the hiring manager directly at (757) 385-0319 if you have any questions not addressed in this posting.
This is a contract position and will be employed through Abacus Staffing Services.
$15.00
Flexible shifts including weekends and holidays and be available to work between the hours of 8:30am and 6:30pm.
Provide exceptional guest service that transforms a day at the Aquarium from ordinary to extraordinary.
Send a resume via email to TOCarrol@vbgov.com .
We offer several internships for college students throughout the year. These unpaid volunteer positions provide career exploration for rising college juniors and seniors seeking academic credit with an interest in pursuing careers related to biology, marine biology, science education, aquarium sciences, or related support staff positions.
The Virginia Aquarium’s Guest Services Division is now accepting applications for a Guest Engagement-Community Engagement Intern. The application deadline is open until a candidate has been selected. Interns are expected to complete 160 hours over three consecutive months, depending on semester dates. Please note that this is an unpaid experience, and the Virginia Aquarium does not provide intern housing. Interns are fully responsible for fulfilling all requirements of their home institutions to receive academic credit.
The Guest Engagement-Community Engagement Intern will be responsible for helping develop and implement Discovery Garden programs and Grab Go Show bags with a focus on fun educational content accessible to an early learning audience.
The internship schedule is flexible to accommodate classes and work obligations.
160 hours over a consecutive three-month period.
Equity, Community, and Learning Team Lead.
Virginia Aquarium’s Main and South Buildings.
A complete Guest Engagement-Community Engagement Intern application packet must include the following components. Only complete application packets will be considered.
Completed Application Packets
Email the completed application packet to: Interns@VirginiaAquarium.com and copy KPBurns@VirginiaAquarium.com . Please put "Guest Engagement Intern Application Packet" in the subject line.
OR
Mail your completed application packet to:
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
717 General Booth Boulevard
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
Attn: Volunteer Engagement - Intern Applicant
The Virginia Aquarium’s Veterinary Science & Research Division is now accepting Stranding Response Intern applications for Winter 2024-25. The application deadline is October 1, 2024. Internships will be approximately three months, starting around December-January. Start dates are flexible. Internships will be fulfilled in accordance with COVID-19 safety guidelines, and positions are subject to change based on the most current recommendations. Please note that all positions are non-compensatory, and the Virginia Aquarium does not provide housing. Interns are fully responsible for fulfilling all requirements of their home institutions to receive academic credit.
Position Overview
Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response Program (VAQS) interns promote the conservation of marine animal species through research, response, rehabilitation, and education. Interns will be cross-trained in all aspects of stranding response; however, daily tasks will be assigned to interns according to interest and caseload. Stranding work is unpredictable; therefore, experiences will vary by internship. VAQS staff will provide as many learning opportunities as possible during each session.
Responsibilities
Develop fundamental hands-on stranding response and rehabilitation skills:
Intern is expected to be available 3 to 4 days weekly, 8:00am - 4:30pm. Weekend and holiday coverage is expected.
24-32 hours per week for the duration of the internship.
VAQS Volunteer Manager and project supervisor.
Virginia Aquarium’s Darden Marine Animal Conservation Center.
A complete Stranding Response Internship packet must include the following components:
Email the completed application packet to: Interns@VirginiaAquarium.com and copy StrandingVolMgr@VBGov.com . Please type "Stranding Response Intern Application Packet" in the subject line.
OR
Mail your completed application packet to:
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
717 General Booth Boulevard
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
Attn: Volunteer Engagement - Intern Applicant
Check back later for future openings! We offer fellowship opportunities in marine science, animal care, exhibits, and education, to college or post-graduate students. The Batten Fellowship also includes a stipend to help offset personal and incidental expenses. Batten Fellowships fund students to complete work in specific projects and programs.
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