Colorado State University Environmental Learning Center
Fall Aquarist Intern Freshwater Gallery
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Fall Aquarist Intern Freshwater Gallery
Fall Aquarist Intern – Freshwater Gallery
Summary
Interns assist staff Aquarists with daily animal husbandry responsibilities of the New England Aquarium’s Freshwater Gallery, including:
- Feeding of fish, reptiles, and amphibians
- Maintaining aquarium systems
- Routine animal care with exhibits focusing on freshwater areas from the Amazon River Basin to New England's rivers and ponds
Interns will learn about the care of species such as:
- Piranhas
- Amazonian reptiles
- Cichlids
- Salmonids
- Live plants
Time Commitment
- 12 weeks duration
- At least two full days per week (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Responsibilities
Interns may assist with the following tasks (but not exclusively limited to):
- Daily animal care and exhibit maintenance, including the appearance of the gallery
- Maintenance of windows, backgrounds, and habitats
- Diet preparation and feeding (including vitamins and supplements)
- Water parameter recording and monitoring
- Daily tidying and upkeep of behind-the-scenes spaces
- Maintenance of exhibit life support systems, including:
- Protein skimmers
- UV sterilizers
- Mechanical filtration processes
- Participation in operant conditioning and enrichment of different animal species
- In-water tasks, including:
- Scrubbing habitat surfaces
- Cleaning aquarium windows
- Assistance with staff projects in the Freshwater Gallery
- Potential support in additional Galleries, including:
- Tropical
- Temperate
- Yawkey
- Northern Waters
- Compliance with record keeping in accordance with New England Aquarium (NEAq) protocols
- Observation and potential assistance with veterinary procedures
- Attendance at professional development sessions from the Volunteer Programs and Internships office
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Qualifications
- Must possess the physical ability to lift 50 lbs and climb multiple flights of stairs
- Ability to follow multiple verbal/written instructions and execute them efficiently
- Capable of independent work and collaboration in a team environment
- Comfortable working with raw animal food, including seafood
- Prepared to work in confined spaces with varying conditions—temperature, lighting, and noise levels
- Familiarity and comfort with handling live food items, such as fruit flies, crickets, and worms
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