Miami Seaquarium Internships

Detailed description:
Miami Seaquarium internships are designed for college students and recent graduates who wish to gain valuable experience working with marine mammals and tropical birds. This internship will help aspiring marine mammal trainers and animal keepers acquire hands-on experience that is a prerequisite to gaining employment in the zoological field. Interns will be exposed to all aspects of the daily care and training of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, Pacific harbor seals, California sea lions, West Indian Manatees and various tropical birds. Internships are available for the spring, summer and fall.

Responsibilities:
Interns will be incorporated into the daily activities of the Zoological Operations department including: diet preparation and sanitation, exhibit cleaning and maintenance, speaking in public presentations and show support, guest relations and interactions, animal monitoring and safety, animal training and husbandry sessions.

Requirements:
The internship is a paid position at $7.75 per hour. Interns must be able to work full-time, 40 hours per week for 4-6 months. This internship requires heavy lifting of up to 50 lbs daily. Candidates must be physically fit. Current SCUBA and CPR certification is preferred. Miami Seaquarium is a drug-free workplace. All candidates must pass a voluntary screening if offered an internship. There is no housing available.

Application Dates and Deadlines:
Fall: August- January. Deadline: July 1st
Spring: January- May. Deadline: October 1st
Summer: May-August. Deadline: March 1st

Contact Information:
All interested applicants must download an internship application and submit via email to Julie Pogatshnik or Lauren Smith, atinternship@msq.cc, or send to: Julie Pogatshnik or Lauren Smith, Internship Coordinators, Miami Seaquarium, 4400 Rickenbacker Cswy Miami, FL 33149, or fax to (305) 361-6077. No phone calls, please.

Click here to download the Application.

All candidates for employment should download and complete the employment application and submit with resume or at time of interview.