Coral Specialist and Aquaculturist

House of Fins in Greenwich CT is currently looking to hire a Coral Specialist for our Retail Store and new Coral and Anemone Propagation Area. General tropical (warm water) reef aquarium maintenance, propagation, and retail responsibilities will be required for this position with an extra focus on Corals. Daily responsibilities include duties such as:

• Cleaning and maintaining of saltwater reef aquariums
• Monitoring the health of corals and anemones, and medicating as necessary
• Maintaining the coral/anemone system, which includes sumps, reactors, and skimmers.
• Monitoring display tanks and coral farm for pests and algae
• Maintaining appropriate lighting (PAR levels), and water flow
• Water testing and dosing to maintain proper water parameters
• Preparing food portions and feeding anemones and corals as necessary
• Proactively improve coral systems
• Ordering corals for the retail store from several wholesalers
• Identifying corals as shipments come into the shop and placing as appropriate in display tanks
• Pricing and posting corals
• Assisting customers with their reef aquariums in a high-end retail environment

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Biology or other Environmental Science and/or SEVERAL years experience maintaining personal tropical reef aquariums
• Experience with keeping salt water warm water coral systems
• Applicant must possess a thorough knowledge of disease recognition, daily reef aquarium husbandry, food preparation, nutrition, and water quality
• The ability to identify coral species and advise on care and compatibility
• The ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds is necessary

This is a full time position which will include weekends, however there are many opportunities for weekends off throughout the year.

Company Background:

Our Company has been the choice of aquarists since 1957 and is regarded as the premier provider of aquarium design, installations, maintenance and products throughout New York and New England. Our Retail Store is a landmark for aquarium hobbyists and enthusiasts because of our complete range of freshwater and saltwater marine life, with an emphasis on the exotic. Our Service Division develops, installs and maintains some of the most sophisticated and elegant corporate and residential aquariums in the area. Additionally, our Custom Installation Division works with clients to design custom aquariums to fit their exact needs.

The Company offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package (health insurance, paid vacation, 50% discount on ALL merchandise, commission, and 401K with a 25% match).

We are and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please send resume and DETAILED account of your coral experience and aquarium keeping knowledge.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Are you familiar with and able to identify corals specifically from the Indo-Pacific region?
• Are you available to work most weekends?
• How many years of experience do you have with keeping and maintaining tropical (warm water) reef aquariums?
• Are you familiar with the appropriate water parameters for a tropical reef aquarium?

Ability to Relocate:

• Greenwich, CT 06830: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person