Job Description
Overview:
Shores is divided into different areas. An internship can be done in either the Aquarium, Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation Center, and Corals & Marine Aquaculture!
Application Review Periods: Applications are accepted year-round and reviewed on the following schedule:
- Spring Opportunities: Reviewed in January- February
- Summer Opportunities: Reviewed in February - April
- Fall Opportunities: Reviewed in May - June
- Winter Opportunities: Reviewed in September- October
Aquarium
Majors Desired: Zoology, Marine Biology, Biology or related field
Description: The goal of this internship is to provide the student with an introduction to the aquatic zoo keeping field. General husbandry for marine bony fishes, sharks & stingrays, marine macro-invertebrates, and coral colonies will be emphasized.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting aquarium staff with preparing animal diets, cleaning and maintaining animal enclosures and exhibits, observing animals and reporting any behavioral changes, daily monitoring of filtration systems, water quality testing, upkeep of algae and cope-pod cultures, delivering educational interpretation to guests, and performing other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
• College student (2nd year or higher) or recent graduate (2 years or less).
• Interest in corals and aquatic systems preferred.
• Previous fish keeping and aquarium experience preferred.
Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation Center
Majors Desired: Zoology, Marine Biology, Biology or related field
Description: The goal of this internship is to provide the student with an introduction to the aquatic zookeeping field and marine mammal rehabilitation. Husbandry for Florida manatees, marine bony fishes, stingrays, and waterfowl will be emphasized.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting zookeeper staff with preparing animal diets, cleaning and maintaining animal enclosures, exhibits, and area grounds, observing animals and reporting any behavioral changes, delivering educational interpretation to the general public, daily monitoring of filtration systems, water quality testing, manatee enrichment, and performing other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Previous animal caretaking background preferred.
- SCUBA certification required.
- Ability to pass swim test and dive skills test required.
- Physician authorization for diving required.
Corals & Marine Aquaculture
Majors Desired: Zoology, Marine Biology, Biology or related field
Description: The goal of this internship is to provide the student with an introduction to the aquatic zoo keeping field. Husbandry coral colonies will be emphasized.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting aquarium staff with preparing animal diets, cleaning and maintaining animal enclosures and exhibits, observing animals and reporting any behavioral changes, daily monitoring of filtration systems, water quality testing, upkeep of algae and cope-pod cultures, delivering educational interpretation to guests, and performing other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
• College student (2nd year or higher) or recent graduate (2 years or less).
• Interest in corals and aquatic systems preferred.
• Previous fish keeping and aquarium experience preferred.
Qualifications:
Requirements for all areas:
- Must be within 24 months of graduation date.
- 3.0 or above accumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- Pre-employment TB test required.
- Ability to balance multiple assignments successfully.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be neat in appearance and maintain courteous behavior at all times.
- Ability to work in varied weather conditions (i.e. extreme heat, cold, rain, snow).
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings and holidays required.
- Subject to Drug Free Workplace Policy.
- Subject to BMV check.
- Subject to Criminal Background check.
RISE Scholarship Opportunity
Eligible interns may apply for the Battelle-funded RISE Scholarship, which awards $5,000 to support hands-on, mission-driven internship experiences at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and The Wilds. Applicants must be Ohio residents or attend an Ohio college or university and meet all other program eligibility requirements.
Scholarship application windows:
- Winter: October 1 - November 30
- Spring: December 1 - January 31
- Summer: February 1 - March 31
- Fall: May 1 - June 30
To Apply to the RISE Scholarship, please visit: https://www.columbuszoo.org/rise-scholarships
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| Location | Powell, Ohio |
| Job Type | Intern |
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