Employment
The Florida Aquarium is committed to creating a positive, challenging and rewarding work experience for all of our staff. We value creativity, innovation and fun in our everyday work. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and strive for diversity in all positions throughout the organization.
Our policy is to accept applications only for specific job vacancies as posted. You may mail or email a copy of your resume along with a letter of introduction stating the position you are applying for to the address listed below.
Call Our Job Line: (813) 273-4021
Our mailing address:
ATTN: Human Resources
The Florida Aquarium, Inc.
701 Channelside Drive
Tampa, FL 33602
To apply for a position do any of the following:
All applications and resumes are maintained on file for six months. We are a Drug-Free Workplace.
Current Job Openings
Corporate Giving and Sponsorship Manager
The Florida Aquarium development team seeks the right candidate for fundraising corporate, event and exhibit sponsorship dollars, securing cash and in-kind sponsorships through direct solicitations and written proposals to corporations. The candidate will work with the Special Events Manager to develop messaging, financial sponsors, and serve as aquarium committee liaison for fundraising events. The candidate will also be responsible for cultivating and maintaining donor relations as well as working with board members and internal customers.
Requirements: Three to five years fundraising experience; College Graduate preferred; knowledge of Raisers Edge Software a plus
Job title: Divemaster
Come join our dive master team. We are hiring for part time positions working three days per week. Salary is $9.50 per hour. This position works with our dive team creating memorable experiences for our dive guests.
Position Description:
Florida Aquarium Dive Masters are responsible for performing all interpretive educational dive programs to include daily dive shows wearing a full face mask. Divemasters support these programs as both diver and surface tender. Guest Dive Experience programs provide a dynamic opportunity to inspire our guests by providing them an in-water diving experience. Both Dive with the Sharks (For certified divers) and Swim with the Fish (for non-divers and certified divers) are conducted with a priority on guest safety, customer service and a quality, educational experience. Dive Masters will perform the functions of safety diver and greeter in a rotational capacity. Dive Masters also support our exhibit maintenance program in the form of working diver and surface tender. All Florida Aquarium dive programs are conducted to ensure that all programming presented is engaging, innovative and effective, as determined by evaluation, and in direct support of the mission of The Florida Aquarium.
Requirements:
• Dive Master Certification or equivalent from a internationally recognized SCUBA training organization
• Current certification in First Aid, CPR and Oxygen administration
• Good presentation and public speaking skills
• Previous experience diving with sharks preferred
• Previous experience working with children’s water safety programs a plus
Benefits:
• Reimbursement of annual agency membership dues (example: NAUI, PADI, SSI, etc...) only up to the dive master price point.
• One 3mm wetsuits upon hire. (one time benefit - additional suits must be purchased)