The selected candidate is responsible for providing support to the marine mammal training staff. This internship's primary purpose is to teach marine mammal care and training theory. There is limited hands-on animal contact during the internship.
Essential Functions:
- Prepares daily animal diets and dispenses vitamins as instructed.
- Responsible for the cleanliness and safety of all animal back-up areas
- Assists in training, husbandry, and medical sessions
- Participates in pre-show and pre-session preparations.
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- College junior or senior majoring in life science, psychology, or related field.
- Must have a basic understanding of marine mammal natural history.
- Must have good swimming skills and be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Must work well as a team member.
- Summer and winter terms require 40 hours per week of work for 3 weeks.
- Spring and fall terms require 8 hours per day, one day per week of work.
- Must complete a minimum of 120 hours of work within the selected term.
How to Apply:
Access the internship application. A complete application includes contact information, answers to brief statements listed, letter of recommendation, 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.
