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From: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of "Lomax, Erin" <[log in to unmask]> Date: Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 10:50 AM To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> Subject: [scuttlebutt:19399] Animal Husbandry Internship with Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit (Florida) Job Description The Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit is a truly unique public aquarium. Located in the St. Lucie County Aquarium on South Hutchinson Island in Fort Pierce, Florida. The Exhibit serves as the outreach facility of the the nearby Smithsonian Marine Station. Aquarium staff are committed to enlightening and inspiring visitors on the diversity and importance of marine ecosystems using the Exhibit's dynamic live aquarium displays. As an intern at the Exhibit, you will be part of an innovative live exhibit philosophy called ecosystem modelling. ROLE The primary role of the husbandry intern is to assist with the daily maintenance of the fishes, invertebrates and systems associated with our ecosystem aquariums. This includes monitoring environmental conditions and water chemistry, preparing daily diets, conducting routine system maintenance and collecting specimens for display. Learning objectives for the intern include how to maintain saltwater life support systems, the parameters required for maintaining complex living model ecosystem aquaria, observation and record keeping skills and field collecting and identification techniques. Additional objectives can be developed based on the intern’s personal interests and skills. • 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) position, April-June 2022. Application deadline is 2/11/22. • Stipend: $7,200. Housing is NOT provided. QUALIFICATIONS Experience working with mixed species and corals in aquariums and/or coursework in marine biology/aquaculture. Must demonstrate excellent observation and record keeping skills, attention to detail and basic mechanical aptitude. Candidates should have a strong work ethic, good communication skills and be a team player. Physical requirements: must be able to lift 50 pounds, climb stairs and remain standing for several hours. Candidates should have a willingness/ability to maintain a flexible schedule including holidays and weekends. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY THROUGH FACEBOOK. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to: Bill Hoffman Ecosystems Exhibit Manager 772.708.1848 [log in to unmask] More information here: https://naturalhistory.si.edu/research/smithsonian-marine-station/get-involved<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/naturalhistory.si.edu/research/smithsonian-marine-station/get-involved__;!!HXCxUKc!hGoU-WrAJG_hGuRUc9_9K-bdABLhyVxvtZBhlTkHrzer4U2AXrhwHm_qaQrXXW6RuA$> Erin Lomax Education Specialist Smithsonian Exhibit at the St Lucie County Aquarium 772-465-3271 | [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> [cid:[log in to unmask]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.sms.si.edu/__;!!HXCxUKc!hGoU-WrAJG_hGuRUc9_9K-bdABLhyVxvtZBhlTkHrzer4U2AXrhwHm_qaQosnD0O6Q$>[cid:[log in to unmask]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/smithsoniansms__;!!HXCxUKc!hGoU-WrAJG_hGuRUc9_9K-bdABLhyVxvtZBhlTkHrzer4U2AXrhwHm_qaQrUh_dUSw$>[cid:[log in to unmask]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/SmithsonianSMS/__;!!HXCxUKc!hGoU-WrAJG_hGuRUc9_9K-bdABLhyVxvtZBhlTkHrzer4U2AXrhwHm_qaQqL0cTY1w$>[cid:[log in to unmask]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.youtube.com/user/SmithsonianSMS__;!!HXCxUKc!hGoU-WrAJG_hGuRUc9_9K-bdABLhyVxvtZBhlTkHrzer4U2AXrhwHm_qaQpq8cIhQw$>[cid:[log in to unmask]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.instagram.com/smithsonianSMS/__;!!HXCxUKc!hGoU-WrAJG_hGuRUc9_9K-bdABLhyVxvtZBhlTkHrzer4U2AXrhwHm_qaQpkimcEuA$> [%|loc%]=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=[%END%] [%|loc%]How to unsubscribe from list:[%END%] [%|loc%]https://lists.vims.edu/wws/help/user-signoff.html[%END%]