Avian Winter Internship Summary: Avian Intern will be tasked with basic seabird and waterfowl care and husbandry techniques. Intern will assist in the daily care and maintenance of the Center’s Alaskan seabird collection and exhibit. This position also participates in daily educational talks and/or tours. During this internship, 10 hours per week will be spent assisting the Interpretation team to deliver informal front of house education. Under guidance of avian staff, the Intern will be trained and expected to perform …
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Summary: Intern will learn about the diagnostics and instruments commonly used in a veterinary laboratory specializing in Alaskan marine mammals, birds and fish. Intern will be exposed to the methods used to maintain a clean and efficient laboratory. Skills and procedures learned will include: blood analysis, urine and fecal analysis, total and fecal coliform water quality analysis, sample collection during animal exams or necropsy, and maintaining veterinary records and sample inventory. During this internship, 10 hours per week will be …
Marine Mammal Husbandry Internship Summary: The Alaska SeaLife Center’s Marine Mammal section of the Husbandry Department is responsible for the daily management, care, and achievement of research goals associated with the mammal collection. Animals under the departments’s care include: Steller sea lions, spotted seals, and ringed seals. Several of these Alaskan species are exclusively housed at a few, select facilities in North America. Successful interns will build a solid foundation of knowledge and experience with animal husbandry and positive reinforcement …
We introduce the Aquarium Husbandry Intern to basic aquatic animal care and husbandry techniques. Through assisting aquarium staff in daily care and maintenance of the Center’s fish and invertebrate collection, and life support systems. Interaction and sharing information with our visitors is also a major expectation of the intern. Our goal is to build on the individual’s current education and background with new practical knowledge and skills which may prove useful in a career in aquatic animal care. Under guidance …
Summary: This position will assist our development department regarding non-profit fundraising and event activities. Duties will revolve around helping with the Center’s major fundraising event, the Alaska SeaLife Center Soiree and February online auction. Tasks will include: (1) assisting with event planning and other pre-event activities as well as post event follow up, (2) working with staff on silent auction item procurement, creating and staging of packages, and database entry, (3) other tasks as needed and (4) 8 hours as …