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Giant Ocean Tank Internship
URL: http://www.neaq.org/get_involved/volunteering_and_internships/internships/complete_list_of_internships/position_details.p
Affiliation: non-MATE
Company / Organization: New England Aquarium
City: Boston
State or Country if outside US: MA
Application Deadline: 01-Nov-14
Duration: 12 weeks
Description:
The intern will provide support to the Giant Ocean Tank Dive Staff and Senior Dive Volunteers in the care and maintenance of the Aquarium's 200,000 gallon, Caribbean reef exhibit. Responsibilities: Duties will include daily food preparation, life support maintenance, cleaning of all support areas, G.O.T. surface feedings (barracudas, sea turtles, needlefish, porcupine fish, etc.), assistance in medical and animal acclimation procedures, and diving in the G.O.T. for cleaning and underwater feedings.
Requirements:
Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years old. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Must be SCUBA certified with a minimum of 15 logged dives. Special Requirements: You must be available at least 3 days per week for a period of at least 12 weeks.
Point of Contact: Brendon Dempsey