TITLE. Aquarist, Tropical Marine Fishes. DEPARTMENT. Aquarium Team. REPORTS TO. Manager, Saltwater Habitats. STATUS. Full-time, Non-Exempt. PAY RATE. $25.00/hr. LOCATION. Chicago - Onsite. Time Commitment. . Orientation (First Week): Monday–Friday. . Onboarding & Training (1 Month Minimum): Thursday–Monday. . Regular Schedule (Ongoing): Tuesday–Saturday. POSITION OVERVIEW. This Aquarist position is responsible for the daily husbandry, care, and w...
TITLE. Manager of Sea Lions & Sea Otters. DEPARTMENT. Oceanarium. REPORTS TO. Director of Animal Behavior & Training. STATUS. Full-time, Exempt. SALARY. $70,000 - $80,000. LOCATION. Chicago - Onsite. . POSITION OVERVIEW. Shedd Aquarium illustrates a commitment to optimal animal care and welfare to facilitate impactful public engagement with wildlife. Our animals' first approach has a foundation that individuals and groups of animals can exhibit n...
TITLE. Coordinator, Donor Stewardship. DEPARTMENT. Development. REPORTS TO. Assistant Director, Donor Communications & Stewardship. STATUS. Full-time, Exempt. SALARY. $50,000 - $52,000. LOCATION. Hybrid. Time Commitment. This role occasionally requires morning, evening, or weekend hours, as well as direct interaction with donors, volunteers, and other VIP guests. . POSITION OVERVIEW. The Coordinator of Donor Stewardship supports the work of the P...
TITLE. Marketing Manager. DEPARTMENT. External Affairs & Marketing. REPORTS TO. Director of Digital Marketing. STATUS. Full-time, Exempt. SALARY. $76,000. LOCATION. Chicago, Hybrid. . POSITION OVERVIEW. The Marketing Manager at Shedd is passionate, creative, highly curious, and experienced. This role will oversee and execute the day-to-day responsibilities across paid and owned marketing channels at Shedd Aquarium. This position will work with th...
TITLE. Director of Institutional Giving. DEPARTMENT. Development. REPORTS TO. Sr. Director of Institutional Giving. STATUS. Full-time, Exempt. SALARY. $90,000 - $100,000. LOCATION. Hybrid. Note. This position is being advertised in advance of our 2026 hiring cycle. Applications are welcome now. however, interviews and next steps in the selection process will begin in early 2026. TIME COMMITMENT. Flexibility to attend occasional evening or weekend...
TITLE. Maintenance Technician - Aquarium Systems (O&M Specialist - 3rd Shift). DEPARTMENT. Facilities. REPORTS TO. Manager, Base Building & Life Support. STATUS. Full-Time, Non-Exempt. PAY RATE. $22.00/hr (based on experience). We’re looking for technically skilled, curious, and dependable people to join our. Operations & Maintenance. team. This is a unique opportunity to apply your mechanical, electrical, or facility maintenance experience in an...
TITLE. First Mate (Shipboard). DEPARTMENT. Coral Reef. REPORTS TO. Captain/Director of Operations. STATUS. Full-time, Exempt. SALARY. $69,000 - $72,000. LOCATION. Miami, FL. TIME COMMITMENT. . 12/14 hour days. . 10-day trips with 6 days docked in between. . Season: March - September 2026. . Off-season boat maintenance continues throughout the rest of the year. POSITION OVERVIEW. The First Mate serves as second-in-command aboard the Research Vesse...
SUMMARY. . Guest Relations Ambassadors are an integral part of the overall guest experience at Shedd. These individuals are posted throughout the operation engaging in such duties as selling tickets, greeting guests, scanning tickets, seating for presentations and shows, supporting Ancillary Operations, and wayfinding. Depending on operational needs, some posts are located outside of the building. All team members act as role models for outsta...
TITLE. Chef/Deckhand (Shipboard). DEPARTMENT. Coral Reef. LOCATION. Miami, FL. 80 ft research vessel. REPORTS TO. Captain/Director of Operations. STATUS. Full-time/Exempt. SALARY. $58,000 - $63,000. TIME COMMITMENT. . 12/14 hour days. . 10-day trips with 6 days docked in between. . Season: March - September 2026. . Off-season boat maintenance continues throughout the rest of the year. POSITION OVERVIEW. The Chef/Deckhand oversees provisioning, fo...
