MBA Intern & CSUMB UROC Husbandry Exhibit Internship
$37,440–$37,440 year
On-siteMonterey, California, United States
Job Summary
Conduct daily exhibit maintenance for Drifters and Schooling Fishes galleries, including acrylic care, siphoning, cleaning, and aqua-scaping. Prepare and feed live and frozen seafood diets while culturing and harvesting live food items like brine shrimp larvae and rotifers. Perform animal health observations and maintain holding systems and jelly culture environments. Complete a husbandry-related research project on laboratory culture methods for jellies and comb jellies, presenting findings at the internship's conclusion. Assist with guest interaction and interpretation as needed. This paid STEM internship spans fall and spring semesters with a minimum commitment of 16 hours per week, offering college credit availability.
Required Qualifications
- At least 18 years of age
- Must be a current student at an accredited college or university, or graduated during the term immediately preceding the internship
- Must submit a cover letter and resume of relevant coursework and/or experience related to the position applying for
- Must provide a minimum of 2 letters of recommendation from college/university professors or faculty/staff
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Schedule requirements include a minimum commitment of 16 hours per week with total cumulative hours not to exceed 520 for the duration of the internship, which will span the fall and spring semesters
- Proof of current tetanus and COVID-19 vaccination
- Able to lift and carry up to 40lbs
- Self-motivated and able to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision
- Tolerant of wet and dirty environments, and able to work in cold water temperatures (~52F) for extended periods at a time
- Able to follow written and verbal instructions
- Able to work comfortably around animals in a frequently-changing environment
Desired Qualifications
- At least one-weekend workday preferred
- Attention to detail in working with delicate animals
- Strong interest in and awareness of animal husbandry and marine science/ecology
- Usage of tools such as Image J and R
- Interpersonal skills and proven ability to work effectively with colleagues
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
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