Maui Ocean Center
DIVER – Curatorial Department
Maui Ocean Center is currently seeking a dedicated and detail‑oriented individual to provide proper care for all animals with a strong focus on exhibit maintenance. Applicants must be a certified scuba diver, highly skilled, and previous aquarium experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
Inter‑ and intra‑department communication.
Attend daily curatorial meetings to report problems or concerns for assigned tanks and receive task assignments.
Check life‑support systems of aquariums and open‑ocean exhibit.
Participate in daily food preparations, feedings, and log observations.
Deliver dive‑link presentations to enhance learning and the guest experience.
Maintain exhibits: clean and maintain tanks in Living Reef daily; check exhibits daily for cleanliness.
Fill air tanks for dives.
Participate in tours and presentations, including Dive‑Link, Behind the Scenes Tours, School, and Private Tours.
Minimum Qualifications
Diver certification.
Ability to carry 50 pounds.
Knowledge of the common/Hawaiian names of fish and invertebrates.
Pass a mandated dive physical annually.
CPR, first aid, and AED certification; maintain current certifications.
4‑year degree in Marine Biology or equivalent job experience.
Must pass a background check and drug screening.
Benefits
Unlimited daily aquarium access during normal business hours (employee, immediate family).
Paid time off – accumulated based on hours worked.
Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision.
Group life insurance and 401(k) retirement plan; eligibility requirements apply.
F&B and retail discounts; some restrictions may apply.
Location & Contact 192 Māʻalaea Road, Wailuku, Hawaiʻi 96793
Phone: (808) 270‑7000 | Email: aloha@mauioceancenter.com
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Responsibilities
Inter‑ and intra‑department communication.
Attend daily curatorial meetings to report problems or concerns for assigned tanks and receive task assignments.
Check life‑support systems of aquariums and open‑ocean exhibit.
Participate in daily food preparations, feedings, and log observations.
Deliver dive‑link presentations to enhance learning and the guest experience.
Maintain exhibits: clean and maintain tanks in Living Reef daily; check exhibits daily for cleanliness.
Fill air tanks for dives.
Participate in tours and presentations, including Dive‑Link, Behind the Scenes Tours, School, and Private Tours.
Minimum Qualifications
Diver certification.
Ability to carry 50 pounds.
Knowledge of the common/Hawaiian names of fish and invertebrates.
Pass a mandated dive physical annually.
CPR, first aid, and AED certification; maintain current certifications.
4‑year degree in Marine Biology or equivalent job experience.
Must pass a background check and drug screening.
Benefits
Unlimited daily aquarium access during normal business hours (employee, immediate family).
Paid time off – accumulated based on hours worked.
Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision.
Group life insurance and 401(k) retirement plan; eligibility requirements apply.
F&B and retail discounts; some restrictions may apply.
Location & Contact 192 Māʻalaea Road, Wailuku, Hawaiʻi 96793
Phone: (808) 270‑7000 | Email: aloha@mauioceancenter.com
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