Sea Cliffs Internship
Julie Larsen Maher @WCS
Accepting rolling applications for winter and spring
Please apply ASAP if interested.
Applications for the Summer Term will be accepted between March 1-15, 2020.
Please send a resume and cover letter to fbanaag@wcs.org with the subject SEA CLIFFS INTERNSHIP
Assist the animal care staff in the husbandry of sea lions, harbor seals, sea otters and penguins.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be 18 years of age (no exceptions)
- Commitment of 4 days a week for 15 weeks or 5 days a week for 12 weeks (no exceptions)
- Fulltime college student or recent graduate
- Interest in pursuing career in animal care
- Be able to lift 50lbs.
- Be physically able to perform laborious tasks in extreme weather conditions and fast paced environment
- Have the ability to work well in a busy and fast paced environment
- Option to memorize and perform one educational narration
- SCUBA Certification optional
- Provide own housing and transportation
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare daily diets
- Clean and maintain all animal and food preparation areas
- Assist in training sessions and feedings
- Narrate exhibit feeds
- Schedule and administer daily enrichment
- Participate in classes on animal training and complete a shaping plan
- Assist staff with ongoing behavioral projects
Please send a resume and cover letter to fbanaag@wcs.org with the subject SEA CLIFFS INTERNSHIP
