Sea Otter Care Intern: Paid STEM Internship

Ultipro; Monterey, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Paid internship

Job summary

The Monterey Bay Aquarium invites applications for the Sea Otter Care Intern position for two time periods in 2027. The role focuses on daily care and feeding of ill, injured, and orphaned sea otters, tank maintenance, data entry, and potential rescues, under supervision.

Absolutel required include animal handling with mammals, 18+ years, six-month commitment of 24 hours per week, tetanus proof, valid driver's license; housing may be available; internship pays $18/hour.

Qualifications

• Animal handling experience with mammals.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Six-month, 24 hours/week commitment.
• Proof of tetanus vaccination.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Project-based report required at end.

Responsibilities

• Daily care and feeding of ill, injured, and orphaned sea otters.
• Maintenance and cleaning of tanks and enclosures.
• Data entry and participation in research projects.
• Assist with rescues and otter tracking as assigned.

Skills

Animal handling

Teamwork

Communication

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Office

Education

Associates or better

Bachelors or better

High School or better

Some college or better

Job description

The Monterey Bay Aquarium invites applications for the Sea Otter Care Intern position for two time periods in 2027. The role focuses on daily care and feeding of ill, injured, and orphaned sea otters, tank maintenance, data entry, and potential rescues, under supervision.

Absolutel required include animal handling with mammals, 18+ years, six-month commitment of 24 hours per week, tetanus proof, valid driver's license; housing may be available; internship pays $18/hour.