Youth Summer Interns

Job Description

Position:           

As a Youth Summer Intern (YSI), you will help guests of all ages explore the wonders of sharks and rays by interpreting exhibits and hands-on discovery stations throughout the aquarium.

Job Duties:

• Greet, orient and provide information to guests           
  
• Instill a sense of respect and stewardship towards sharks and rays
  
• Communicate the value and importance of science research in understanding local shark populations      
  
• Increase awareness of importance and positive effects of marine protected areas      
  
• Lead formal scripted presentations to the public in front of the shark tank exhibit
  
• Participate in the July 20th shark-themed SEA Days event held at Birch Aquarium
• Complete a group project and present to staff and peers        
• Work with a diverse group of volunteers and staff in a fun environment           
  
• Perform additional duties as needed 

Requirements:

• Be at least 16 years of age
• Have excellent communication skills
• Have ability to engage visitors of all ages
• Have a positive attitude
• Be punctual, reliable, professional and flexible
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Have basic knowledge of biology with an interest in marine science
• Take initiative, recognize tasks and do them
• Be able to lift 15 pounds

• Be able to work indoors and outdoors 

Benefits of Service:

• Training in general marine science and interpretive skills
• Learn about research programs at Scripps Institution of Oceanography,  and the internal workings of an aquarium/museum
• Workplace experience, such as communication, accountability and collaboration
• Free admission to the aquarium during public hours
• 10% discount at the aquarium Gift Shop and Splash! Café
• Field trips when available
• Certificate of completion and high school credit (applicant must meet with their school’s program advisors to determine if they are eligible.)
  

Required Training & Internship Dates:           

• Mandatory training is from June 17-21, 2013, 1-5 p.m. most days           
• Internship runs from June 17-August 23, 2013           
• Schedules may vary (9 a.m.-1 p.m., 12:30-4:30 p.m.).
  
• Participants are required to work a minimum of 15 hours a week.
  
• All participants need to be in attendance on Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.  
  

Application deadline:

            Friday, April 19, 2013. Interviews will occur from late April to mid May. Applicants will be notified no later than May 24, 2013.

All volunteer and internship positions are unpaid.
Attendance at a group interview is required.

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Mail Application to:
Interpretive Volunteer Programmer
c/o: Lisa Gilfillan Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD
9500 Gilman Drive, Dept. 0207
La Jolla, CA 92093-0207
 
If you have any questions, please call 858-534-5647 or email lgilfillan@ucsd.edu. We look forward to receiving your application.