The selected candidate will assist the Animal Care Center's Aquarist and Herpetology staff with daily care of invertebrates, fish, and reptiles. This position is off-site from the main aquarium building.
Essential Functions
- Assist with tank maintenance and cleaning
- Prepare daily diets and perform daily feedings
- Assist in the maintenance of work areas
- Assist in the maintenance of live food cultures
- Assist with quarantine protocols and procedures
- Mist, clean, and otherwise help tend to the reptiles
- Change exhibit water and clean filters to maintain stringent water quality standards
- Conduct precise record-keeping
- Perform special projects, to be determined by staff
- Observe medical procedures on collection animals as opportunities present.
Requirements
- Enrollment in an accredited college, pursuing a degree in biology, zoology, ecology, environmental science, or a related field
- Must be comfortable working with a wide variety of animals
- Must complete a minimum of 120 hours of work within the selected term
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds, climb up a 6-foot ladder, and be able to maneuver into tight areas.
How to Apply
Access the internship application. A complete application includes contact information, answers to brief statements listed, resume with two references listed, and a copy of college transcript. Complete applications should be sent to:
National Aquarium in Baltimore - Internships
Pier 3/501 East Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Application Deadline
Ongoing; November 1 for winter and spring terms; March 1 for summer term; and May 1 for fall term.
For more information, contact the National Aquarium in Baltimore's internship coordinator at intern@aqua.org, or call 410-576-3888.
