Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Come join us in reshaping the future

At the South Carolina Aquarium, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. Our culture is built on having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together to increase our capacity to serve our visitors and fulfill our mission. It brings us together in ways that help us stand out. We welcome people from all walks of life into our team and strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.

Description:

The aviculture and mammal intern position is geared towards those interested in day-to-day operations that occur within the aviculture and mammal department at the South Carolina Aquarium. The intern will have the opportunity to learn about and participate in husbandry practices and behavioral management of the South Carolina Aquarium's native bird and mammal collection. The intern will assist staff with all aspects of daily animal care including husbandry, training, and enrichment design. Additionally, opportunities to learn raptor handling, assist in cooperative projects with other animal care galleries, collect specimens in the field, and more will be available. This internship is intended for candidates with previous animal experience, birds or mammals preferred, that would like experience with captive managed bird and mammal populations in a formal AZA accredited animal care setting.

Learning Objectives:

• Become familiar with AZA animal care and welfare standards/operations
• Develop an understanding of species natural history and functional behaviors
• Understand environmental enrichment using the SPIDER method
• Understand behavioral training using operant conditioning
• Develop animal care, cleaning, and restraint/capture skills
• Work on an independent enrichment project

Commitment & Qualifications:

• Length of internship: 6 months, Approximately November 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
• Hours per week: 25-35
• College undergraduate or recent post-undergraduate preferred
• Any major in Natural Science
• Experience working with animals

Additional Skills:

• Proficient in the basic use of computers including Microsoft Suite. Intern will be trained on the use of our databases; prior database experience is a plus.
• Clear communication skills during the planning, implementation and execution of projects.
• Flexible and comfortable in an open-plan workspace that is constantly energetic and dynamic
• Ability to work independently; demonstrating the ability to be a proactive problem-solver strongly desired

Compensation & Benefits:

• Unpaid; housing not included
• College credit may be available through your university
• Professional development workshops
• Ability to earn aquarium tickets and a reciprocity pass to area attractions

Physical Requirements:

Often requires walking, standing, and bending. Regularly requires stooping, crouching, climbing ladders/steps, carrying up to 50 lbs., sitting, kneeling, balancing, pushing and pulling, crawling, working with tools, and working in tight spaces

Application Instructions & Key Dates:

• Application Deadline: Until filled
• Start Date: Approximately November 1, 2024
• End Date: 6 months from the start of the internship
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The South Carolina Aquarium is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Our mission is to inspire conservation of the natural world by exhibiting and caring for animals, by excelling in education and research and by providing an exceptional visitor experience.

The South Carolina is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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