Job Description
Aquarium Internship
This position is on-site at The Butterfly House & Aquarium located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
The Butterfly House & Aquarium is offering an opportunity to work side-by-side with our aquarists to learn the details of animal husbandry. Home to South Dakota’s only saltwater aquarium and tropical butterfly conservatory, the BHA offers unique hands-on experiences for Sioux Falls and surrounding communities. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain unique and practical experience in the aquarium field for the purpose of developing a solid foundation for a future career in the aquarium or marine research industry.
Primary Duties:
- Work side-by-side with the aquarists to learn the details of animal husbandry
- Participate in the daily husbandry of our aquatic animal collection
- Assist Aquarists with the maintenance of exhibits
- Food preparation
- Animal observation
- Record keeping
- Developing an independent research project to be presented at the end of the internship
Qualifications:
- Pursuing or hold a degree in biology, marine sciences, or related fields
- Preference will be given to a current college student or recent graduate - Must be 18 or older
- Must be physically fit and able to lift 75 pounds
- Must be a team player, be able to follow instructions, have a positive attitude
- Have strong communication skills, a desire to learn, and understand the purpose behind marine education in a land-locked location
Assessment:
- A satisfactory evaluation will be given to students who comply with their scheduled shifts, perform all tasks with honest effort, and complete their independent project.
Reports to: Emily Calhoun, Area Supervisor - Aquarium
Time requirement: 400 hours
Pay: $11.20 / hour