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Smithsonian husbandry internship
Affiliation: non-MATE
Company / Organization: Smithsonian Marine Station
Type: College/University Internships
City: Fort Pierce
State or Country if outside US: Florida
Application Deadline: 05-Dec-14
Duration: February - June 2015
Description:
The Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit in Fort Pierce, FL is seeking applicants for an Animal Husbandry Internship. This part-time (32 hours/week) internship with stipend will run from February-June 2015.
The primary role fo the Husbandry intern is to assist with the daily maintenance of the fishes, invertebrates and systems associated with our ecosystem aquariums. This includes monitoring environmental condistion and water chemistry, preparing daily fiets, conduscting routine sustem maintenance and collecting specimens for display. Learning objectives for the intern include how to maintain saltwater life support systems, the parameters required for maintaining complex living model ecosystems aquaria, observation and record keeping skills, and field-collecting and identification techniques. Additional objectives can be developed based on the intern's personal interests and skills.
To apply, submit cover letter and current resume (pimited to 3 pages) to
Bill Hoffman
Ecosystems Exhibit Manager
772.465.3271
hoffman@si.edu
Requirements:
Experience working with mixed species and corals in aquariums and/or coursework in marine biology/aquaculture. Must demonstrate excellent observation and record keeping skills, attention to detail and basic mechanical aptitude. Candidates should have a strong work ethic, good communication skills and be a team player. Physical requirements: must be able to lift 50 pounds and remain standing for several hours. Candidates should have a willingness/ability to maintain a flexible schedule including holidays and weekends.
Point of Contact: Bill Hoffman
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