Marine Mammal Apprentice $17-$20/HR

About the Role

This is a paid internship focused on the general care and maintenance of marine mammals in assigned areas. Interns may work with dolphins and pinnipeds.

Responsibilities

• Retrieval of food from freezer and delivery to animal areas.
• Diet preparation and record keeping.
• Maintaining cleanliness of all assigned animal areas, offices, and locker rooms.
• Interacting with and educating park guests.
• Learning show scripts and performing show parts as assigned.
• Assisting with animal care, feeding, and training sessions as assigned.
• Other duties as requested.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must possess strong swimming skills and be able to pass an on-site swim test.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• 3 months of previous experience in animal care and training and/or completed college-level courses in a related science preferred.
• Must be comfortable speaking in front of large crowds.
• Must be articulate and able to clearly speak, read, and write in English.
• Must be willing to listen and follow both written and verbal instructions.
• SCUBA certification preferred.
• Must be willing and able to work 40 hours a week, both indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions.
• Must be willing and able to work in and around cold saltwater.
• Must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Must possess the mental and physical capacities necessary to perform primary responsibilities.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.