Biologist Intern - South Carolina Aquarium

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Students seeking a career in the zoo or aquarium industry, aquaculture, horticulture, or live specimen research will gain valuable experience through this internship. Interns will learn proper husbandry techniques within their chosen discipline. Students currently SCUBA certified that meet all Aquarium requirements may have the opportunity to gain underwater husbandry experience. Applicants must be dependable, have excellent communicatiuon skills, regularly lift at least 50 pounds, be comfortable with informal educational interactions with Aquarium guests, and be able to work independently. When applying, please specify which area(s) of discipline most interested in: Aquarist; Aviculture; Herpetology; Horticulture; Mammals; and Water Quality and Life Support.

HOURS/DAYS: 16 hours per week minimum for 12 weeks

CLASSIFICATION: Sophomore, Junior, Senior preferred

MAJOR: Any major in Natural Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

RATE OF PAY: Unpaid; possibly eligible for college credit

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Appplications are encouraged at anytime. To guarantee consideration, please apply by the following deadlines: Summer: Apr 1; Fall: Aug 1; Winter: Nov 1; Spring: Dec 1

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Call: (843) 720-1990
Visit: www.scaquarium.org