Work With Us

Hours

Flexible shifts including weekends and holidays between the hours of 8:30am and 5:15pm.

Duties

Provide exceptional guest service that transforms a day at the Aquarium from ordinary to extraordinary.

• Greet all guests in line of sight with a smile, a verbal greeting, and approachable friendliness.
• Direct guests through the entry process. Scan admission tickets, check photo IDs, stamp member hands.
• Assist guests in a friendly and positive manner by using your knowledge of Aquarium offerings, prices, membership, directions and general information.
• Occasionally sell tickets, in person, through FocusPoint ticketing system for various activities offered at the Aquarium including, Aquarium admissions, boat trips, memberships. Receive payment by cash, credit cards or vouchers. Issue receipts, refunds or change due to guest.
• Be familiar with the Aquarium’s story – history, accomplishments and future goals.
• Go beyond what is expected – deliver personal experiences that inspire, delight, and engage.
• Project a professional image while in uniform.

Preferences

Outstanding customer service skills; completion of at least two years of high school; enthusiastic, motivated and enjoy working with people; cash handling experience; excellent written and verbal communication skills; have ability and willingness to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.

Requirements

Applicants must be able to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays and be available to work between the hours of 8:30am and 5:15pm. This is a position that requires the applicant to stand for long periods of time, it is not a seated position. Shifts will include working outdoors even during inclement weather.

How to Apply

​Send a resume by email to VAMSCGSO@virginiaaquarium.com , or by mail to:

The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
717 General Booth Blvd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23451.

Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This position will be employed through Abacus Staffing Services.

Hourly Rate

$15.45

Hours

20-40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Duties

Keep the Aquarium looking and operating great!

• Support the Aquarium’s building and facilities needs by responding to calls and requesting maintenance using a work order database, performing minor repairs, and supporting projects
• Provide professional level communication and support to aquarium staff, city maintenance teams, contractors, and vendors
• Greet all guests with a smile, a verbal greeting, and approachable friendliness
• Always project a professional image while in uniform
• Ability to handle multiple tasks by priority
• Survey the Aquarium to confirm work completion, and report maintenance needs
• Research vendors and suppliers for materials and projects
• Perform paint touch ups
• Must be able to write and communicate clearly
• Able to follow detailed instructions both verbal and written
• Able to lift 50 pounds, climb, stretch, work in tight spaces
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions

Preferences

High school diploma and experience with building maintenance, customer service, database use, word processing, Excel, hand tool use and building repairs. Flexible work schedule. Provide enthusiastic support to maintenance personnel, contractors and aquarium staff. Ability to work in the occasional fast paced stressful situation. Great listening skills. Great organizational skills. Self-starter with strong work ethic.

To Apply

Send your resume and cover letter via email to CSinger@VBGov.com . Or mail to:
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
717 General Booth Blvd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23451

If selected, applicants will be hired through Abacus Staffing Services.

The Virginia Aquarium Veterinary Services division offers an opportunity for a graduate veterinarian looking to specialize in aquatic animal medicine through a Veterinary Internship in Aquatic Animal Medicine.

Applicants for this paid, grant-funded internship should be graduates of an AVMA accredited college of veterinary medicine, should have successfully passed the national veterinary medicine exam, and must possess a current license to practice as a veterinarian in the state of Virginia or be licensed in another state. Applicants must also be eligible to obtain licensure with the Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine upon hire. Learn more and apply through the City of Virginia Beach.