Summer Aquarist Intern

An internship in the Reiman Aquarium Aquatics Department is a semester long, hands on, career-based learning experience. Interns will assist the Aquarium Staff in all aspects of the daily care of all exhibit and quarantine animals housed at the Reiman Aquarium.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled (completed freshmen year), or recently graduated from a Biology-related program at an accredited college or university
• Prior animal husbandry experience is a plus
• Prefer, but do not require, SCUBA certification by a nationally recognized institution (PADI, NAUI, etc.)
• Must be able to work well both individually and as part of a team
• Must be able to neatly and accurately record data both handwritten and digitally
• Must be organized and detail-oriented

Benefits

• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in animal husbandry and aquatics
• Chance to work with a team of experienced aquarium professionals
• Learning opportunities in water quality testing, animal feeding, and life support equipment maintenance