Description:
The selected candidate is responsible for providing support to the marine mammal specialists. This internship's primary purpose is to learn about marine mammal care, conservation, research and training. Interns must have a flexible schedule and work 5 days a week for 12 weeks, including holidays and weekends.
Duties:
- Prepare daily animal diets as instructed
- Responsible for the cleanliness and safety of all animal backup areas
- Observe and assist in enrichment, husbandry and training sessions
- Participate in pre-session preparations
- Perform behavioral observations of the colony
- Maintain accurate records
- Learn and deliver narrations for public training sessions
- Attend educational lectures from other departments
- Design, implement and present findings from a long-term research project focusing on topic or area of interest to the intern in relation to the marine mammal field
- Assist staff in day-to-day duties
- Complete assigned readings and exercises in a timely manner
Qualifications:
- College junior or senior majoring in life science, psychology or related field preferred
- Must have a basic understanding of marine mammal natural history
- Must have good swimming skills and be able to lift 50 pounds
- Must work well both individually and as a team member
- Must receive college credit and applicant is responsible for coordinating with school
- Must be available for 12 consecutive weeks including weekends and holidays
- Preference will be given to interns demonstrating intent to pursue a career in marine mammal training
Deadline:
Apply to this position by August 31st, 2018
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