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Aquarist Intern, Changing Exhibits
Apply now for: Fall 2024
*Fall applications will be available in April. Spring applications will be available in August. Summer applications will be available in December. We are not accepting WINTER applications for this role.
Time commitment:
Spring, Summer, Fall: 12-16 Weeks. At least Two Full Days Per Week (8:00 am-5:00 pm)
Summary:
Assist staff Aquarists with animal husbandry responsibilities of the New England Aquarium’s Science of Sharks exhibits, Blue Planet Action Center which houses animal ambassadors herps, shorebirds exhibit, live foods program, jellies culturing and exhibits, as well as holding areas supporting these exhibits.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Daily care and maintenance of the gallery’s and holding area’s appearance
- Siphoning from tanks and cleaning filters
- Food preparation and feeding, including handling raw seafood
- Daily care and maintenance of the gallery’s and holding area’s appearance
- Interacting with and answering questions from Aquarium guests
Observing animals and reporting unusual behaviors - Maintaining live food supplies including crickets, fruit flies, mealworms and waxworms
- Special projects as needed, which may include on-line research and offsite collecting for fish, jellies and other invertebrates
- Attend professional development sessions with the Volunteer Programs and Internships Office
Skills/Qualifications:
- This position requires physical labor; Applicant must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Work in confined spaces of varying temperatures, light, and sound levels
- Capable of working independently in a timely manner
- Must be comfortable working with animal food items
- Must have strong interest in Biology, Marine Science, or Animals
- Previous experience with animals preferred
Organizational Description:
The New England Aquarium is a catalyst for global change through public engagement and education, commitment to marine animal conservation, innovative scientific research, and effective advocacy for a vital and vibrant ocean.
Department Description:
The Changing Exhibits staff support the New England Aquarium’s mission to protect the blue planet by creating and maintaining exhibits that encourage the public to care about the ocean and to become involved in conservation. Specifically, our Science of Sharks Exhibit establishes a connection between visitors and these miss-understood and increasingly imperiled animals. In addition, in our Shorebird Exhibit we display birds that were injured in the wild and could not survive on their own, and we work to educate the public about bird conservation on local beaches.
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