Turn Your Aquarium Experience Into a Career Opportunity

Nature Aquariums is currently hiring a part-time or full-time Aquarium Specialist for our retail store in Lauderhill, Florida.

This opportunity is especially suited for a Marine Biology, Environmental Science, or related-science student who already has hands-on aquarium experience and wants to build practical knowledge while working in a fun, fast-paced specialty aquarium store.

This is a year-round position, not a seasonal or summer-only job. Applicants must live in South Florida throughout the year and be available to work during school semesters, weekends, and college breaks.

This Is More Than a Typical Retail Job

Nature Aquariums is a working aquatic environment with more than 100 freshwater and saltwater aquariums. Our team works with tropical fish, marine fish, corals, freshwater invertebrates, aquatic plants, aquarium equipment, water chemistry, filtration systems, and customer aquarium projects.

You will gain experience that complements what you learn in the classroom while helping customers become more successful aquarium keepers.

Depending on your experience and training, your work may include:

• Caring for freshwater and marine fish, corals, invertebrates, and aquatic plants
• Feeding livestock and observing animals for signs of illness, stress, or behavioral changes
• Testing water and maintaining proper aquarium conditions
• Cleaning aquariums and maintaining filtration and life-support systems
• Receiving, acclimating, and organizing new livestock
• Helping customers select appropriate fish, plants, corals, equipment, and aquarium supplies
• Explaining aquarium care, compatibility, water chemistry, filtration, and cycling
• Stocking products and maintaining clean, organized retail displays
• Assisting with aquascaping, aquarium setups, and special store projects
• Learning proper livestock-care and customer-service protocols

Who We Are Looking For

Qualified applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Currently studying Marine Biology, Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or a related field
• Lives in South Florida year-round and does not leave the area for extended school breaks
• Has personal or professional aquarium-keeping experience
• Has previous retail, sales, or customer-service experience
• Is comfortable approaching customers and starting conversations
• Is available to work weekends and during school semesters
• Can follow detailed animal-care and safety procedures
• Is dependable, punctual, observant, and willing to take initiative
• Is comfortable standing, bending, lifting, working with water, and remaining active throughout a shift
• Is interested in long-term employment rather than a temporary or seasonal position

Bilingual English and Spanish skills are helpful but not required.

The Right Person for This Position

You do not need to know everything about every type of aquarium on your first day. However, you must already have a solid foundation in aquarium keeping and be genuinely interested in expanding your knowledge.

The right person enjoys working with both animals and people. This position requires someone who can care for aquatic life responsibly while also welcoming customers, asking questions, explaining products, and helping people solve aquarium problems.

This position may not be a good fit for someone who:

• Is looking only for a short-term or summer job
• Will regularly leave South Florida during school breaks
• Has no hands-on aquarium experience
• Does not enjoy speaking with customers
• Prefers a slow-paced or desk-based work environment
• Needs to be reminded repeatedly to begin routine tasks
• Is uncomfortable getting wet, cleaning aquariums, or handling the physical demands of the job

What You Will Gain

Working at Nature Aquariums provides practical experience that is difficult to gain from classroom instruction alone.

Team members have opportunities to develop knowledge in:

• Aquatic animal husbandry
• Freshwater and marine aquarium systems
• Coral and aquatic-plant care
• Water chemistry and testing
• Fish health and disease recognition
• Aquarium filtration and life-support equipment
• Aquascaping and aquarium design
• Customer education and problem-solving
• Specialty retail operations
• Professional aquarium maintenance and installation

Several former Nature Aquariums interns have continued into paid positions with our company. We believe in teaching motivated people, expanding their responsibilities as they grow, and creating opportunities for advancement.

Employee Benefits and Perks

Benefits may include:

• Part-time or full-time scheduling
• Scheduling designed to work with eligible school commitments
• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
• Employee discount
• Hands-on training
• Opportunities to learn freshwater, planted, marine, and reef systems
• Potential advancement as your experience and responsibilities grow
• A fun and supportive environment surrounded by people who share an interest in aquatic life

Before You Apply

Please apply only if you:

• Are seeking year-round employment
• Can reliably commute to our Lauderhill store
• Have aquarium-keeping experience
• Have retail or customer-service experience
• Can work weekends
• Are prepared to describe your aquarium experience during the application and interview process

Apply to Join Nature Aquariums

Complete the employment application below and provide detailed information about:

• Your college major and expected graduation date
• Your current school schedule
• Your availability during weekdays, weekends, and school breaks
• Your freshwater, planted, saltwater, or reef aquarium experience
• Your previous retail or customer-service experience
• The length of time you expect to remain in South Florida

Please upload your résumé with your application.

Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview. Applications that do not include relevant aquarium experience, retail experience, and year-round availability may not be considered.

Nature Aquariums
5344 North University Drive
Lauderhill, Florida 33351
754-223-3104
hello@natureaquariums.com

Equal Employment Opportunity

Nature Aquariums is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Employment with Nature Aquariums is at will. Either the employee or Nature Aquariums may end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or advance notice, subject to applicable law.

By submitting an application, you acknowledge that Nature Aquariums may contact you regarding employment opportunities and retain your application materials in accordance with applicable record-retention and privacy requirements.