Careers - Internships Aviculture Intern (Aquarium) Audubon Aquarium of
the Americas is seeking applicants for our Husbandry Internship program.
Internship Overview: Several internship opportunities are available to
hard working, self-motivated candidates interested in developing their
careers and contributing to the success of the Audubon Aquarium of the
Americas. This program offers practical, on-the-job experience for those
seeking a career in an Aquarium field. Positions work 24-32 hours a
week. Position Description: This position assists Aviculture staff with
the daily care of a diverse collection of birds, including penguins,
raptors, parrots and budgerigars. Duties include animal observations,
servicing animal habitats and holding areas, preparing diets, feeding
the animal collection and public speaking for animal talks. This
Aviculture department also runs the Penguin Pass program taking guests
behind the scenes and teaching conservation messaging. Physical
Requirements: Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. Ability to work in
environmental conditions Ability to stand for long periods of time
Ability to climb stairs, kneel, and squat General Requirements: Must
have the ability to work independently and be self-motivated. Prefer
candidates that are pursuing a degree in a Biology related field. Must
commit to a schedule. Must pass a background check May be subject to
random drug screening Must have strong communication skills and be
comfortable engaging a diverse audience. Willingness to work weekends,
holidays, irregular hours and be available based on special
needs/circumstances. How to apply: Please send resume, cover letter to:
Higinio Covarrubias Audubon Aquarium of the Americas Senior Curator of
Behavioral Training and Enrichment This email address is being protected
from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Please state in
the subject line and in your cover letter your semester(s) of interest.
Semester Dates: 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: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need
JavaScript enabled to view it. 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
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript
enabled to view it. 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