Reintroduction Assistant; Seasonal

Our Reintroduction Assistants help to advance Tennessee Aquarium’s freshwater conservation mission by providing daily husbandry needs of reintroduction programs for southeastern aquatic animals. Daily duties include overall husbandry of aquatic animals, primarily fishes, in recirculating systems under human care. This may take place at the Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute (TNACI), Tennessee Aquarium facilities open to the public such as River Journey and Ocean Journey, or Tennessee Aquarium Animal Care Facility (ACF).

Occasionally assists in fieldwork for conservation programs. Additionally, they visually monitor animals for health and behavioral abnormalities, aid in the maintenance and occasional improvement of the life support facilities and help with other tasks as needed.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Coursework or degree in undergraduate program in biology, fisheries, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with or knowledge of maintaining freshwater aquaria.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision, and as part of a team.
• Working knowledge of basic carpentry and plumbing helpful.
• Flexibility to adapt as situations change. Often with little notice or time to prepare.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude when dealing with stressful situations.
• Resilience to conservation fatigue and ability to navigate balancing the health of the population with individual wellbeing.

Seasonal, hourly ($15.00/hour);
May – October. Typically, standard 40-hour work week. Includes weekends and holidays when necessary.

To apply, submit an online application, cover letter, references, and CV through the Aquarium’s career site at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

All submissions must be received by March 20, 2026.