Assistant Manager

Join Our Team — Perfect for Marine Biology & Aquatic Science Students

Luxury Tropical Fish Store Opening February 2026

Positions Available

• Manager
  
   
• Assistant Manager
  
   
• (2) Sales Associates
  
   
• (4–5) Interns — ideal for current students seeking hands-on experience
   Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
  
   

About LL & Wendell / Aqua-Land Aquarium Service Company

Aqua-Land is creating Southern California’s largest luxury tropical fish experience — combining a modern aquarium retail store with a tropical café, mini theater, library, and educational spaces for families.
Our mission is to inspire marine conservation and provide students and emerging professionals a space to learn, grow, and explore career paths in aquatic sciences.

Why This is a Great Fit for Students

• Gain real-world aquarium husbandry experience while you study
  
   
• Work directly with reef systems, live corals, freshwater plants, and invertebrates
  
   
• Strengthen your resume with field-relevant skills and references
  
   
• Opportunities to assist with educational programming and community outreach
  
   
• Supportive, student-friendly leadership that values growth and learning
  
   

Responsibilities

• Maintain freshwater and saltwater aquariums, coral systems, plants, and invertebrates
  
   
• Assist with coral propagation, livestock health, and system operations
  
   
• (Management roles only) Hire, schedule, and support team members
  
   
• Help manage inventory, ordering, and loss prevention
  
   
• Provide customer service and support conservation-focused education
  
   
• Participate in occasional in-store video content for social media outreach
  
   

Requirements

(Students actively working toward their degree are encouraged to apply)

• Current major or degree in Marine Biology, Aquatic Science, Environmental Science, or related field
  
   
• Foundational knowledge of reef systems, water chemistry, corals, freshwater plants, or general aquarium care
  
   
• Ability or willingness to learn advanced reef equipment (Apex preferred)
  
   
• Comfortable communicating with guests and appearing in occasional video content
  
   
• Basic computer and social media familiarity
  
   
• Must pass a background check
  
   

Preferred (Not Required)

• Experience in aquarium retail, research labs, aquaculture facilities, or public aquariums
  
   
• Scuba certification or marine fieldwork experience
  
   
• Knowledge of coral taxonomy or reef species identification
  
   
• Experience mentoring others in aquatic science
  
   

Company Culture

At LL & Wendell, people come before profits.
We value respectful leadership, professional growth, and a fun, collaborative environment. Students and early-career candidates will receive hands-on training, mentorship, and opportunities to advance into permanent roles.

Compensation

• Manager: $50K–$60K/year
  
   
• Assistant Manager: $50K–$55K/year
  
   
• Sales Associate: $48K/year
  
   
• Internships: Class credit with potential to transition into paid roles
  
   

Benefits include: Medical/dental coverage, 401(k) matching, and sales commission opportunities.

Location

2211 Pacific Coast Highway, Lomita, California

How to Apply

Email your resume and a short statement about your interest in marine life and aquatic systems to:
 wendellescott@att.net

Subject Line: Marine Biology Student / Aquarium Systems Applicant – Lomita

If you do not receive a response within 1–2 days, please follow up.