Husbandry Intern

Duties: Assist the Husbandry team and Curator in the husbandry and life support of aquarium systems and animal holdings. Provides daily care of animal exhibits. Maintains and houses living specimens. Participates in specimen transports. Monitors and maintains water quality in exhibits. Prepares diets, feeds the animals and cares for exhibits in accordance with established protocols. Maintains accurate daily records for aquarium systems and exhibit specimens. Interacts with guests, management, veterinarians and other individuals as required. Performs other job related duties as assigned. Requirements: Work indoors in a fast-paced, busy environment, with environmental conditions such as CRT fatigue, noise, dust, and smoke. Excellent customer service skills.
Professional appearance and demeanor. Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays. Able to effectively communicate in English, in both written and oral forms. Ability to meet deadlines. Ability to work independently or as part of a team. Adaptability and willingness to learn new skills. Detail-oriented. Good with deadlines. Good work ethic. Good communication skills with team members. Google Workspace. Interpersonal skills. Microsoft Office Suite. Multi-tasking. Organizational skills. Professional communication skills. Public speaking. Work well under pressure. Writing skills. Can lift a minimum of 5 pounds and can handle possible long periods of time standing, walking or sitting.