Paid Marine Mammal Care & Training Intern

Canada's Wonderland; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Canada's Wonderland in Vallejo, CA offers a paid internship focused on the general care and maintenance of all marine mammals in assigned areas. Interns may be tasked with areas working with dolphins and pinnipeds after hire, and will be responsible for daily care duties as outlined in the role.

Responsibilities include food retrieval, diet preparation, cleanliness, guest education, show scripts learning, and assisting with training sessions.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Strong swimming skills and be able to pass an on-site swim test.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• 3 months prior experience in animal care and training and/or completed college level courses in a related science preferred.
• Must be comfortable speaking in front of large crowds.
• Must be articulate and able to clearly speak, read, and write in English.
• Must be willing to listen and follow both written and verbal instructions.
• SCUBA certification preferred.
• Must be willing and able to work 40 hours a week, both indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions.
• Must be willing and able to work in and around cold saltwater.
• Must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Must possess the mental and physical capacities necessary to perform primary responsibilities.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Retrieval of food from freezer and delivery to animal areas.
• Diet preparation and record keeping.
• Maintaining cleanliness of all assigned animal areas.
• Interacting with and educating park guests.
• Maintaining cleanliness of offices and locker rooms.
• Learning show scripts and performing show parts as assigned.
• Assisting with animal care, feeding, and training sessions as assigned.
• Other duties as requested.

Skills

Public speaking

English proficiency

Swimming ability

Physical strength

Follow instructions

Lift 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SCUBA certification

Driver's license

Job description

Canada's Wonderland in Vallejo, CA offers a paid internship focused on the general care and maintenance of all marine mammals in assigned areas. Interns may be tasked with areas working with dolphins and pinnipeds after hire, and will be responsible for daily care duties as outlined in the role.

Responsibilities include food retrieval, diet preparation, cleanliness, guest education, show scripts learning, and assisting with training sessions.