Indianapolis Zoo Fall Marine Mammal Internship

Last Updated:May 17th, 2019

Indianapolis Zoological Society

Indianapolis Zoo Fall Marine Mammal Internship

Type: Standard
Location: Indianapolis
Application Due Date: Aug. 12, 2019
Starts: Aug. 12, 2019
Structure:
$Paid
Full Time
Part Time

Description

Recently named one of the Top 10 Non-Profit Internship programs in the United States by Vault*, the Indianapolis Zoo's Internship Program offers a unique opportunity for college students studying in the United States to become actively involved in the Zoo's conservation, research, education, and recreation efforts. Interns can enhance their knowledge and experience in various animal care and administrative roles.

Zoo Internships are open to current college students – who are at least at entering their sophomore year – enrolled in a four-year degree program. Interns serve 20-40 hours per week for 12 consecutive weeks. Positions are experience-based and are therefore unpaid. The Zoo can provide information to assist with your housing and transportation search.

The deadline to apply for fall internships is July 10. To be considered, students need to submit an application form along with a cover letter, résumé, two letters of recommendation and a copy of transcripts. Candidates are encouraged to apply early as offers may be made before the deadline. Late applications will not be considered.

For more information, contact Adam Garrett in Volunteer Services at agarrett@indyzoo.com or (317) 630-2041.

Responsibilities

Marine Mammal Animal Care


Working with one of the most diverse marine mammal collections in the U.S., this internship is ideal for individuals wishing to learn more about proper husbandry for marine mammals. Interns in these areas may encounter Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, California sea lions and Pacific walrus.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

-Support the Zoo’s mission of empowering people and communities, both locally and globally, to advance animal conservation.

-Participate in weekly Trainer Lecture Series, complete required quizzes and comprehensive final examination.

-Perform diet preparation, cleaning and occasional feeding of animals under the supervision of staff.

-Perform maintenance of exhibits, back-up areas and food preparation areas.

-May observe and assist with daily inspection of animals and exhibits to forecast potential health, security problems and exhibit needs.

-May observe and assist training staff with the treatment of animals for medical purposes.

-May observe and assist training staff in the collection and transfer of animals.

-May observe and report equipment and maintenance needs.

-May assist staff in training demonstrations.

-Under the supervision of staff, performs record keeping, including food and medication sheets, as well as a concise daily log as needed.

-May assist staff with the enrichment of animals. 

-Works with other Zoo departments as needed.

-Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

http://www.indianapoliszoo.com/jobs-volunteer/internships/

Please apply online and do not send messages through this website.

 

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