Description:

The Animal Care Intern will have the opportunity to learn about and participate in husbandry practices and behavioral management of the South Carolina Aquarium's native animal collection. The intern will assist staff with all aspects of daily animal care and participate in public educational programs and live animal demonstrations. The internship will mainly focus on the care of Aquarium's mammal and bird collection, but may also include herpetology and aquaculture opportunities.

Learning Objectives:

Follow Aquarium safety and animal protocols
Become familiar with AZA animal care and welfare standards
Develop basic animal care, cleaning and restraint/capture skills
Understand and execute enrichment and training techniques
Work on an independent operant conditioning project

Requirements:

College senior or recent college graduate with a background in biology, zoology, natural science, psychology or related field
Excellent communication and public speaking skills
Ability to work well as part of a team and independently
Must be able to lift 50lbs
Complete assigned reading material
Complete a project under the guidance of staff
Available from July 2019 to January 2020 (start/end dates are flexible)
Must be able to work 25 to 40 hours per week, including at least 1 weekend day

Compensation:

Unpaid, housing not included

Benefits:

Professional development workshops
Field experience opportunities
Ability to earn aquarium tickets and a reciprocity pass to area attractions

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