Gain hands-on husbandry experience in a dynamic environment with guidance from a mentor who is a member of our husbandry staff. Husbandry internship positions are available in the following areas: Beluga Whales California Sea Lions Pinnipeds (Northern Fur Seals, Harbor Seals & Steller Sea Lions) African Penguins Reptiles & Amphibians Fish & Invertebrates Animal Rescue Program The internship program reflects our mission, "to inspire people to care for and protect our ocean planet through education, research and exploration." Internships are available for the fall, spring and summer. Interns have the opportunity to attend weekly educational seminars, receive feedback from supervisors, and work on independent projects to enhance their knowledge and resumes. Application deadlines are as follows: Spring internships (Jan-May): September 30 Summer internships (May-Aug): January 31 Fall internships (Sept-Dec): May 31 Please see the Mystic Aquarium website for more information on the internship program and instructions on completing an application. http://www.mysticaquarium.org/get-involved/internships Essential Responsibilities Typical husbandry internship duties include the following: Assist staff with preparing diets for the animals Cleaning and maintenance of exhibits and back-up areas Record keeping Assist with the training of husbandry behaviors Assist husbandry staff and staff veterinarian with medical procedures Please note that internship duties vary depending on the department and the above list may not apply in all areas. Interns may take responsibility for additional duties once they have demonstrated competence. Requested Requirements The applicant must be enrolled in or recently graduated from college in order to participate. Internships are open to both undergraduate and graduate students. Students can receive academic credit from their school for the internship, but it is the student's responsibility to arrange for the credit. All internships are unpaid. Husbandry internships are full-semester commitments with a minimum of 38.75 hours per week. Most interns work 40 hours within five days per week. Most internships follow the college year (Spring, Summer and Fall semesters). Dates of the program may be adjusted to fit other school calendars or programs. Contact Email Address Interninfo@searesearch.org<mailto:Interninfo@searesearch.org> Kathleen Freeman Internship Coordinator & Mission Programs Administrator Human Resources Department / Mission Programs Phone | 860-572-5955 Ext 306 kfreeman@searesearch.org<mailto:kfreeman@searesearch.org> www.mysticaquarium.org<http://www.mysticaquarium.org/> [cid:image001.jpg@01D06AE5.5079F7D0] [Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: FBicon]<http://www.facebook.com/mysticaquarium>[Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: twitterlogo]<http://twitter.com/mysticaquarium>[Description: cid:image007.png@01CBE934.31FFF3E0]<http://www.youtube.com/user/MysticAquarium>
