Marine Mammal Training (Sea Otters) Intern Audubon Nature Institute 53 reviews - New Orleans, LA 70118 Internship Audubon Nature Institute 53 reviews Read what people are saying about working here. Audubon Aquarium of the Americas is looking for a motivated, hardworking individual to participate in our Marine Mammal Training Internship. Internship Overview: The Audubon Aquarium of the Americas is looking for a motivated, hardworking individual to participate in our Marine Mammal Training Internship. We are looking for candidates who are interested in gaining experience working in the marine mammal training field. The intern will work directly with the animal training staff and are exposed to all aspects of the daily care and training of our collection of 0.2 Southern sea otters, Enhydra lutris nereis. Heavy emphasis is placed on essential daily tasks such as food preparation, daily cleaning/facility maintenance, enrichment, and gaining a basic understanding of the principles of training. Interns shadow trainers and learn through observation about marine mammal husbandry and operant conditioning techniques. As interns gain experience, they may have the opportunity to assist with basic behavioral maintenance. (Please note: all contact with animals is contingent upon trainer approval and intern performance) Essential responsibilities include but are not limited to: food preparation, exhibit maintenance, daily and weekly cleaning tasks, public presentations, daily enrichment, and daily animal observations. Interns will also participate in required reading and coordinating worksheets. Requirements: * Must commit to the 14 week internship semester * Must commit to a schedule of 24 hours per week, working 7:30am-3:30pm Thursdays - Sundays * Candidates must have completed at least two years of undergraduate education in a Biology or Psychology related field * Able to lift 50 lbs and climb ladders/stairs without assistance * May be asked to work holidays * Must pass a background check and may be subject to random drug testing * Must have strong communication skills and be comfortable engaging a diverse audience. * This is a non-paid internship, interns are responsible for all housing, transportation and living expenses. Please send cover letter and resumes to: Kristine Grzenda Curator, Audubon Aquarium of the Americas Husbandry Department 1 Canal Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 or email to kgrzenda@auduboninstitute.org with the subject Sea Otter Internship Dates of Position: Spring, February- May Summer, May- August Fall, August- Nov Winter, November- February Application due dates: For Spring 2018 session- Dec 1, 2017 For Summer 2018 session- March 1, 2018 For Fall 2018 session- June 1, 2018 For Winter 2018 session- Sept 1, 2018 In the event their preferred placement has been filled, qualified applicants may be referred to other Audubon departments. By submitting application materials, the candidate agrees to release their information to our internship staff. Audubon Nature Institute is proud to offer excellent professional training and experience in a variety of career tracks through our internship program. Placements are seasonally available in administration, animal care, conservation, development, education, volunteer management, and others. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply. To learn more about Audubons internship program, contact: Maria Kohls, Volunteer & Intern Manager Phone: 504-378-2524 | Email: mkohls@auduboninstitute.org About Audubon Internships Basic internships last approximately 12 weeks, in which interns develop a variety of professional skills through guided instruction and hands-on experience. Some advanced placements, lasting up to 6 months, are available for well-qualified candidates. In addition to the core curriculum provided through each professional track, Audubon offers its program participants supplemental opportunities to learn about the operations of an AZA-accredited facility, the care and management of a diverse animal collection, the tools needed to engage and inspire guests, and much more. Audubon accepts applications for available positions on a rolling basis. If no deadline is indicated in the position description, please refer to the schedule below for each sessions start window and application deadline. Be sure to indicate your preferred session on your application. An interns exact start and end date will vary according to the needs of each section. 2018 Start Windows In order to fulfill internship program requirements, we encourage candidates to begin their seasonal placements within the start windows below. If you need special assistance with the intern application process, or have any questions about Audubons internship program, please contact the Manager for Volunteer & Intern Resources by email or phone at (504) 378-2524. Spring 2018 January 7 February 21 Summer 2018 May 6 June 20 Fall 2018 Aug 5 September 19 Winter 2018 November 4 November 28 Audubon Nature Institute - 18 hours ago - save job - original job Apply Now Apply On Company Site Save this job