MIAMI SEAQUARIUM

ANIMAL TRAINING/ANIMAL CARE

INTERNSHIP APPLICATION

To apply for a Miami Seaquarium Internship program, complete the following application. Please complete the following questions in a word processing program. Applications must be typed, no handwritten applications will be considered.

1. Applicant’s Name:

2. Current Address:

3. Phone Number:

4. E-mail address:

5. Are you SCUBA certified? (If yes, write date and association)

6. Do you hold a current CPR certification? (If so please specify expiration date).

7. Are you currently enrolled in school or have you completed school and have a degree?

8. If so please list the Name, Address, and Phone number of the University or College, area of study, and number of years completed.

9. Upon acceptance into the internship program, it is mandatory that you take and

pass a voluntary drug screening. Do you understand and agree to the above?

YES______NO______

10. What internship are you applying for? Please choose one.

Animal Care ______

Animal Training ______

Which term? All internships are full time and a 4 month commitment.

Spring (January-May) ______

Summer (May-August) ______

Fall (August-January) ______

11. Please list any previous internship or volunteer experience:

12. Please list the Name, Address and Phone number of your last two (2) employers:

13. Is there anything that would limit your service at the Miami Seaquarium?

14. If offered an intern position are you willing and able to commit to the entire 4- 6month employment period?

MAYBE _____YES______NO______

Please answer the following questions and limit your responses to one paragraph maximum.
1. What are your future career goals?

2.How would an internship at Miami Seaquarium assist you in accomplishing your career goals?

3.What do you expect to gain from this internship? What do you expect to contribute?

4. What is your opinion of animals in captivity?

5. Why should we select you as an intern for Miami Seaquarium?

6. How did you hear about this internship?

Applications for an Animal Care Internshipmay be submitted via fax or email to:

Julie Pogatshnik

Miami Seaquarium

4400 Rickenbacker Causeway

Miami, FL 33149

(305) 361-6077 FAX

Applications for an Animal Training Internship may be submitted via fax or email to:

Danielle Sommerville

Miami Seaquarium

4400 Rickenbacker Causeway

Miami, FL 33149

(305) 361-6077 FAX

Requirements: In order to apply for an internship, candidates must be a high school graduate and at least 18 years of age. All applicants must be able to lift up to 50 lbs on a daily basis. All interns are required to work 40 hours per week.