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Georgia Aquarium
Intern
Pinniped Training
Fall 2024
Paid Internship
Position Summary:
The program offers interns hands-on experience in Georgia Aquarium's Animal Training
Responsibilities:
Interns will:
Be supervised by approved staff at all times during their program but will greatly benefit from demonstrating the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Partake in departmental intern development curriculum, including but not limited to natural history, theories of animal behavior, fish handling, safety, and a diverse lecture series presented by intern mentors. Each intern must demonstrate proficiency in every module by completing written exams, tests, and quizzes.
Qualifications:
Interns must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
This internship requires a regular schedule of 40 hours per week and may include weekends and holidays.
Must have an interest or major in animal science, biology, zoology, psychology, or related field.
Must have a high school diploma or GED.
This is a paid internship with the goal of gaining work related animal career experience.
Application Requirement: The internship application will require a resume and cover letter. Please submit as a PDF with a file name that indicates your name and the internship you're applying for. Example: John_Smith_Internship_Resume.
Important Dates for Fall 2024 Semester:
Application Deadline: Friday, July 19th, at 11:59pm. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and may close before the official deadline.
Mandatory Fall 2024 Orientation: Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; kneel; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and work around saltwater. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Commitment:
I commit to Georgia Aquarium, Inc. to be a part of the following:
Mission: Georgia Aquarium is a nonprofit committed to inspiring awareness and preservation of our ocean and Aquatic animals worldwide.
Vision: To be the Premier Aquarium in the World for Science, Entertainment, Education and Conservation.
Values: Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation, Leadership, Excellence, Appreciation & Inclusion
Salary
Paid Internship
How to Apply
https://www.georgiaaquarium.org/careers/
Georgia Aquarium
225 Baker St NW
Atlanta, GA 30313
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