Facility

Loveland Living Planet Aquarium

Closing Date

Description

Position: Zoological Intern: Quarantine Team

Reports To: Quarantine Lead Aquarist

Position Summary:

The Zoological Quarantine Intern is responsible for observing and assisting the Quarantine Team in the daily care of the various animal species at the LLPA. Daily responsibilities will include but are not limited to: observing and learning from the quarantine staff completing daily/weekly tasks, the set-up, maintenance and care of quarantine tanks and enclosures, preparing and dispensing food, observing and assisting staff with disease recognition and treatment, life support system construction and operation, and species identification.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining the highest level of cleanliness and quality of all animal enclosures and back of house areas.
• Assist with daily husbandry of aquarium systems and terrestrial enclosures.
• Assist in food preparation for various species.
• Assist in monitoring the various animals for overall health.
• Adhere to safety protocols.
• Complete all quizzes and evaluations after retaining information/knowledge from hands on and classroom lessons.
• Completion of all assigned projects prior to end of internship.
• Completion of all other duties as assigned.

Education and Pre-requisites

Education:

• Must have completed a minimum of sophomore year at an accredited college or university.
• Working toward obtaining a degree in a related field (Animal Sciences, Marine Science, Biology, Ecology, Conservation, etc).
• Basic understanding or interest in animal disease and medicine preferred.

Critical Skills/Competencies:

• Must be able to follow basic instruction.
• Must demonstrate attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• With training, have a basic knowledge and understanding of what is needed to become a member of an animal zoological team.
• With training, be able to identify most species at LLPA and become familiar with the biological systems of most species at LLPA.

 
Scope of position:

The Zoological Quarantine Intern must commit to 20 hours per week. The duration of the internship will be from February 13, 2017 through April 23, 2017 for a total of 10 weeks.

Physical Demands of the Job:

• This opportunity requires long periods of standing, crouching, kneeling, lifting, and walking.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Special Working Conditions:

While this internship description attempts to describe the essential functions of the position, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. It does not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties or responsibilities to this internship at any time.

Support Provided:

It is the responsibility of the Volunteer Service Department to:
• Maintain records for all active interns.
• Issue each intern an identification badge and uniform shirt(s).
• Provide ongoing support and assistance with intern/staff relationships.
• Administer and provide information regarding opportunity and benefits available for active interns.
• Provide a written reference pertaining to the intern’s experience (hours contributed, length of commitment, job description) as requested.

Compensation and benefits

This is an unpaid internship.

Application instructions

Please submit an application at http://www.thelivingplanet.com/internships/ .

Please submit your resume and cover letter to volunteer@thelivingplanet.com .

Loveland Living Planet Aquarium is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. LLPA does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected class under federal, state or local laws.