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Dive Operations Internship
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Time commitment:
12-16 Weeks. 3 Full Days Per Week (8:00 am-5:00 pm)
Summary:
NEAq’s Dive Ops Internship is an educational opportunity for an individual to work alongside the Dive operations team who aspires to become a dive professional through an aquarium, university, or research vessel.. Interns are responsible for assisting in all aspects of dive operations through hands-on training above and below the water.
Responsibilities:
· Diving in the GOT and other habitats for underwater feedings and maintenance tasks
· Partner with staff to maintain gear and fill cylinders
· Attend Dive Control meetings
· Assist in maintaining dive records and support other administrative tasks
· Become familiar with OSHA/AAUS compliance in the aquarium dive industry
· Become familiar with material covered in the DAN DFA Pro course
Collaborate with mentor to identify and complete a project aligning with organizational and professional goals
Qualifications:
· Must be at least 18 years old
· Must be able to lift 60 pounds
-Open Water certification or higher from an internationally recognized agency. Rescue certification preferred.
· Must be able to pass a diving-specific physical and a checkout dive with our diving safety officer (DSO)
· All prospective dive interns must have logged a minimum of 25 (not including certification checkout dives) open water dives, at least 5 of which have taken place in the previous 12 month period
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.
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E-mail: intern@neaq.org
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