Shores Region Internship (Fall)

Aquarium
Majors Desired: Zoology, Marine Biology, Biology or related field

Description: The goal of this internship is to provide the student with an introduction to the aquatic zoo keeping field. General husbandry for marine bony fishes, sharks & stingrays, marine macro-invertebrates, and coral colonies will be emphasized.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting aquarium staff with preparing animal diets, cleaning and maintaining animal enclosures and exhibits, observing animals and reporting any behavioral changes, daily monitoring of filtration systems, water quality testing, upkeep of algae and cope-pod cultures, delivering educational interpretation to guests, and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• College student (2nd year or higher) or recent graduate (2 years or less).
• Interest in corals and aquatic systems preferred.
• Previous fish keeping and aquarium experience preferred.

Manatee Coast
Majors Desired: Zoology, Marine Biology, Biology or related field

Description: The goal of this internship is to provide the student with an introduction to the aquatic zookeeping field and marine mammal rehabilitation. Husbandry for Florida manatees, marine bony fishes, stingrays, and waterfowl will be emphasized.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting zookeeper staff with preparing animal diets, cleaning and maintaining animal enclosures, exhibits, and area grounds, observing animals and reporting any behavioral changes, delivering educational interpretation to the general public, daily monitoring of filtration systems, water quality testing, manatee enrichment, and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Reptile
Majors Desired: Zoology, Biology or related field

Description: The goal of this internship is to provide the student with an introduction to the zookeeping field. General husbandry for non-venomous reptiles and amphibians will be emphasized.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting full-time keeper staff with preparing animal diets, cleaning and maintaining animal enclosures and exhibits as well as general cleaning, observing animals and reporting any behavioral changes, animal enrichment, delivering educational interpretation to guests, and performing other duties as assigned.
Requirements:

Requirements for all areas:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Pre-employment TB test required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings and holidays required.
• Must be neat in appearance and maintain courteous behavior at all times.
• Subject to BMV check.
• 3.0 or above accumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Subject to Drug Free Workplace Policy.
• Ability to balance multiple assignments successfully.
• Subject to Criminal Background check.
• Ability to work in varied weather conditions (i.e. extreme heat, cold, rain, snow).
• Must be within 24 months of graduation date.