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Sea Life Park Hawaii summer internships
URL: http://www.sealifeparkhawaii.com/educintern_internship.asp
Affiliation: non-MATE
Company / Organization: Sea Life Park Hawaii
City: Oahu
State or Country if outside US: HI
Application Deadline: 14-Feb-15
Duration: 3 months
Description:
Sea Life Park Hawai'i offers several types of un-paid internships including: Marine Mammal Care & Training, Reef & Sea Turtle Care & Training, Seabird Care & Rehabilitation, Veterinary Technician, and Educator Experiences. Many interns receive course credit for their internships. We will be happy to work with your college or university to develop a program tied to your academic goals.
Our internships are ideal for students who love marine mammals and want hands–on experience working with them. Internships may also involve research projects within an assigned group. Those working within the marine mammals and our Reef Life departments will also have the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of animal training through a unique phase training program. This allows individuals to familiarize themselves with the training techniques and terminology used at Sea Life Park Hawai'i. All of our animal related internships require our interns to participate in food preparation for the animals of the park, so applicants must be comfortable working with frozen fish.
Applications Submissions
Application Packets must include:
- Application
- 2 letters of recommendation
- College transcript(s) – an unofficial copy is fine
- Statement of interest
- CV or resume
Statement of Interest
Please include a 1–2 page typed statement of interest that explains your reasons for applying, your background information, your interests, your academic and field related experiences, your personal goals for the Sea Life Park Hawai'i internship.
Submission Instructions
To apply for a Sea Life Park Hawai'i Internship Program, download and complete the application below, attach all required materials, and mail to the address below or to: education@sealifeparkhawaii.com
Download Internship application
Tara Dixon
Education Manager
Sea Life Park Hawai'i
41-202 Kalaniana'ole Highway #7
Waimanalo, Hawai'i 96795
**Be sure to save a copy of your application. Your application will not be processed unless your transcripts, letters of recommendation, resume, and statement of interest are included. Due to the high number of applicants, you may not be accepted into your first internship choice.
Internship Availability Dates
Period | Dates | Application Deadline |
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Spring 2015 | January 5-May 22, 2015 | October 4, 2014 |
Summer 2015 | May 12-August 14, 2015 | February 14, 2015 |
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Requirements:
Internship Program Candidate Requirements
Candidates must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Be enrolled in or have graduated from a university or college
- Commit to the full internship time period
- Be able to financially support herself or himself (internships are un-paid, but lunches are included daily)
- Have strong swimming skills and physically able to work in in-water interactive programs with marine mammals and other species
- Be comfortable with public speaking
- Be comfortable handling frozen fish
Accepted applicants must:
- Attend all required seminars and training courses
- Commit to a minimum of 40 hours per week (including nights and weekends)
- Be able to lift 50lbs.
Point of Contact: Tara Dixon