Retail Associate – Saltwater Aquarium Store (Full-Time & Part-Time)
Ocean To You Aquariums is a saltwater and reef specialty store in Sugar Land, TX. We're growing our retail team and looking for two reliable, knowledgeable team members who share our passion for the hobby.
This is a hands-on role in a livestock environment. You'll care for marine fish, corals, and invertebrates, help customers, and keep the store running smoothly. If you love reef tanks and enjoy helping people succeed in the hobby, we want to hear from you.
Compensation: Hourly pay of $15–$18/hr (based on experience), plus additional earning opportunities through sales commission and performance incentives. We believe in rewarding team members who help the business grow — there are multiple ways to increase your income here, which we'll go over in the interview.
Responsibilities:
- Provide knowledgeable, friendly customer service and livestock advice
- Care for and monitor saltwater fish, corals, and invertebrates
- Assist with water testing, tank maintenance, and livestock acclimation
- Bag and prepare livestock for customer purchases
- Operate the point-of-sale system and process transactions
- Receive and process incoming livestock and dry goods shipments
- Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming store
- Restock shelves and assist with inventory
Requirements:
- Aquarium experience required — comfortable handling saltwater livestock
- Weekend availability required
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently
- Strong customer service skills and a positive attitude
- Able to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for extended periods
- Genuine interest in the marine aquarium hobby
Preferred:
- Prior retail or pet store experience
- Saltwater/reef tank ownership or hands-on reefkeeping knowledge
How to Apply: Apply directly through Indeed. We're hiring ASAP — qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview.
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Briefly explain your aquarium experience
Experience:
- aquarium: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
