Sea Otter Program Animal Care Intern Winter/Spring 2017
The Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Sea Otter Research and Conservation program is seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals to assist staff with the care and release of live-stranded sea otters.
Project responsibilities include, but are not limited to, daily care and feeding of ill, injured and orphaned sea otters; maintenance and cleaning of animal tanks and enclosures; and computer data entry. Interns may also assist with rescues of live-stranded otters, tracking of released otters, administration of medication to sick otters, and managing otters in research projects.
Qualified applicants must be able to work in a team environment, as well as independently without direct supervision, and must have good communication skills.
Required
- Previous animal handling experience (must include experience with mammals)
- At least 18 years of age
- Current undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university
- Must be a student during the term immediately preceding the internship
- Must submit a resume of courses and/or experience relevant to the internship position
- Must provide a minimum of 2 letters of recommendation from college/university professors or faculty staff
- 6-month commitment of 24 hours each week
- Proof of current tetanus vaccination
- Project task assignments may include weekends and holidays as assigned
Desired Skills
- Strong Interest in and awareness of animal husbandry and marine science/ecology
- Willingness to get wet and dirty
- Attention to detail
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to multi-task
- Research, writing, and organizational skills
- Interpersonal skills and proven ability to work effectively with colleagues
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PPT
- Proficiency with SharePoint a plus
All internship opportunities are Unpaid or STEM Internships (STEM may include funding provided through your educational institution).
College credit may be available. Please refer to your College/University’s student services division.
Please click here to apply for this internship.
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