Shores Region Internship (Spring 2025)

Columbus Zoo • Powell, OH

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About The Position

Spring internships are available at the Aquarium and Manatee Coast. The goal of these internships is to provide students with an introduction to the aquatic zookeeping field, focusing on marine life and husbandry practices. Interns will have the opportunity to work with various species, including marine bony fishes, sharks, stingrays, and Florida manatees, while gaining hands-on experience in animal care and public education.

Requirements

• College student (2nd year or higher) or recent graduate (2 years or less)
• Interest in corals and aquatic systems preferred
• Previous fish keeping and aquarium experience preferred
• Previous animal caretaking background preferred
• SCUBA certification required
• Ability to pass swim test and dive skills test required
• Physician authorization for diving required
• Must be within 24 months of graduation date
• 3.0 or above accumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Pre-employment TB test required
• Ability to balance multiple assignments successfully
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be neat in appearance and maintain courteous behavior at all times
• Ability to work in varied weather conditions (i.e. extreme heat, cold, rain, snow)
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings and holidays required
• Subject to Drug Free Workplace Policy
• Subject to BMV check
• Subject to Criminal Background check

Responsibilities

• Assisting aquarium staff with preparing animal diets
• Cleaning and maintaining animal enclosures and exhibits
• Observing animals and reporting any behavioral changes
• Daily monitoring of filtration systems
• Water quality testing
• Upkeep of algae and cope-pod cultures
• Delivering educational interpretation to guests
• Performing other duties as assigned
• Assisting zookeeper staff with preparing animal diets at Manatee Coast
• Cleaning and maintaining animal enclosures, exhibits, and area grounds at Manatee Coast
• Manatee enrichment activities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees