Museum Curator I Position Available In New Hanover, North Carolina

Museum Curator I 
Salary $34,270.00 – $48,238.00 Annually Location New Hanover County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-05598 AQM60034886 Department Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources Division Aquariums Opening Date 04/25/2025 Closing Date 5/8/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title Museum Curator I Position Number 60034886 Section NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher Salary Grade

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Description of Work •This is an Anticipated Vacancy•Click here to learn about employee perks and benefits Click here to see the Total Compensation Calculator This position is located at: 900 Loggerhead Road Kure Beach, NC 28449 Primary Purpose of this

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The North Carolina Aquariums at Fort Fisher is seeking a dynamic, efficient, and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Museum Curator I. Provides excellent daily care of a variety of animals through approved husbandry standards to assure a positive visitor experience. Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Maintains cleanliness and upkeep of aquarium exhibits, holding systems, and all accompanying life support equipment of assigned areas. Participates and conducts acquisitions, dispositions, transports, and acclimation of animals for the Aquarium collection Coordinates with staff in multiple departments to complete routine assigned responsibilities that meet the Aquariums’ mission. Participates in and coordinates in special projects as assigned. Trains and supervises interns, volunteers and temporary employees as assigned. Works with Education staff to enhance visitor programs.

Position/Physical Requirements:

Weekend, evening, and holiday work will be required.
Must meet DNCR Fleet Safety Guidelines and have ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds.
SCUBA certification from a nationally recognized organization or have the ability to obtain for employment. Follow us on Social Media at: Learn about the

NC Aquariums:

https://www.ncaquariums.com
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www.facebook.com/NCAquariumRI Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must have or be able to: Experience with the care and feeding of aquatic animals.
Experience with aquarium mechanical, chemical, and biological life support systems at a public Aquarium, Zoo, Museum, or comparable setting.
Demonstrated experience with disease and parasite identification and control.
Demonstrated experience with animal nutrition, behavior and collecting techniques in a public Aquarium, Zoo, Museum, or comparable setting. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail. Bachelor’s degree in Art History, Biology, Botany, Conservation, Education, History or Zoology from an appropriately accredited institution; AND two years of museum or related work; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, 20 miles south of Wilmington, NC, in Kure Beach, overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and Cape Fear River. A living collection of more than 4,000 animals in 93,000 square feet of exhibit space attracts and engages more than 500,000 visitors each year. The Aquarium is surrounded by protected woodland, marsh, and beach. Visitors often plan to stop at sites adjacent to the Aquarium – Fort Fisher State Recreation Area and historic Fort Fisher Civil War Museum. Fort Fisher Aquarium is a unique place to visit and work.