University of Florida Rescue Aquatic Biology

Job Description

Job Description

You must be a current University of Florida Student to qualify for this internship. Preference is given to Beyond 120 class program students. This is an unpaid internship.

This position is a hybrid combination of the Rescue and Aquatic Biology Internships.

With Rescue we cannot predict when an animal will strand. You will be in the office if there is no field work. You will take turns monitoring the stranding hotline and deploying team members to respond.

While you may have an opportunity to respond to recover turtles that is not the only animal. You will have an opportunity for Necropsy, FHP Rehab, Turtle, Manatee and Dolphin Recoveries. You may help with Manatee rehab at CMA.

In Aquatic Biology you will care for our resident sea turtlres and over 100 different species of animals. Care includes diet preparation, cleaning habitats, obsserving medical procedures and feeding animals.

There should be no expectation of direct contact with the animals.

All work is conducted undera permit and all government regulations must be adhered to.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Lift up to 50lbs to waist level - Frequently
  • Lift up to 20lbs to shoulders and above head – Occasionally
  • Walk/stand for long periods of time - Frequently
  • Maneuver safely on uneven terrain or in tight spaces - Frequently
  • Safely climb ladders when needed – Occasionally
  • Squat, bend, kneel, twist and reach - Frequently
  • Reach above the shoulders - Frequently
  • Push and pull larger equipment – Frequently
  • Work outdoors in all weather conditions and adapt to changing weather heat, high humidity, direct sunlight, rain, wind and outdoor conditions (insects, sand, etc.) – Frequently
  • Work indoors, under cover without air conditioning or heat – Frequently

SCHEDULE:

This internship has a minimum number of hours to satisfactorily complete the internship

• 3 month internships 500 hours
• 4 month internship 650 hours
• 5 month internships 800 hours
• 6 month internship 950 hours

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium reserves the right to revise job descriptions or work hours as required.

All job requirements are subject to change to reflect the evolving position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws). Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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