Animal Care Intern - Freshwater Aquarist (6 Months)

South Carolina Aquarium

South Carolina Aquarium

Animal Care Intern

• Freshwater Aquarist (6 months)

Description: The Animal Care Intern

• Freshwater Aquarist will gain valuable experience by learning proper husbandry techniques for a collection of freshwater animals through one-on-one training and hands on experiences. The intern will assist staff with all aspects of daily animal care.

Learning Objectives

Primary Duties

Follow Aquarium safety and animal protocols

Learn and follow proper feeding procedures and techniques in caring for animals, and ensure daily care of animals

Learn life support system operation and how to maintain tanks, and follow schedule of weekly tank maintenance

Be able to state appropriate water quality parameters

Be able to recognize signs of disease and understand the purpose of quarantine

Primary responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Exhibit and behind the scenes cleaning

Daily food preparation and feeding

Record keeping

Animal observation

Potential duties may include but not limited to:

Veterinary procedures

Quarantine procedures

Animal collection and transfer

Commitment & Qualifications:

Length of internship: 6 months

Hours per week: 25 - 40

Additional Skills:

• Must be dependable and have excellent communication and record keeping skills

• Must have exceptional attention to detail

• Be comfortable with informal educational interactions with Aquarium guests

• Be able to work well independently and as part of a team

• Willingness to get wet and dirty

Compensation & Benefits:

• Unpaid; housing not included

• College credit may be available through your university

• Professional development workshops

• Potential field experience opportunities

• Ability to earn aquarium tickets and a reciprocity pass to area attractions

Physical Requirements: Often requires walking, standing, and bending. Regularly requires stooping, crouching, climbing ladders/steps, carrying up to 50 lbs., sitting, kneeling, balancing, pushing and pulling, crawling, working with tools, and working in tight spaces

Application Instructions & Key Dates:

• Apply at: https://scaquariumvolunteer.applicantpro.com/jobs/
• Application Deadline: May 15, 2024
• Internship will begin approximately in Late May or Early June (Negotiable)

Experience Required

Education level: Recent college graduate, majoring in natural sciences, biology, marine biology, psychology or related field.

Perks

Free Parking; Reciprocity Program with Local Attractions; Amazing Culture

Salary

Unpaid

How to Apply

Passionate and Qualified candidates should apply here: Animal Care Intern

• Freshwater Aquarist, Unpaid (Six-month assignment) - Charleston, SC - SC Aquarium Volunteer Jobs (applicantpro.com)

South Carolina Aquarium

100 Aquarium Wharf

Charleston, SC 29401

Phone: 8435798549

Fax: South Carolina Aquarium

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