Address: 10001 W. Bluemound Rd.
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Application Deadline: March 31, 2013
Position: 4 Full-time, Unpaid
Timeframe: 06/01/13 — 09/01/13 (Flexible)
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Description
Oceans of Fun is a marine mammal facility located within the Milwaukee County Zoo. Since 1991, Oceans of Fun has cared for California sea lions and harbor seals while providing educational presentations and interactive programs to Wisconsin families. We are dedicated to the field of marine mammal science and education. It is our goal to provide the best possible environment, training and care for our marine animals with the focus of educating the public about marine life, environmental protection and conservation.
Oceans of Fun offers a variety of opportunities for children and families alike to discover the amazing world of seals and sea lions. We provide a wide array of interactive programs, allowing visitors to connect with our animals personally and offer volunteer and internship positions for individuals interested in a career in marine mammal care and education.
Do you love the earth and want to help make a difference? Are you passionate about education and want to assist with our mission for conservation? Then our education internship program is a great fit for you! We offer education internships to individuals who are interested in exploring the field of informal education. Learn how to communicate valuable messages to audiences utilizing some of the most engaging teaching tools you have ever experienced, the seals and sea lions at Oceans of Fun!
Oceans of Fun is a globally recognized leader in the field of marine mammal care and training. The education internship has been designed to provide participants with valuable experience in the field of informal education. Learn what it takes to develop engaging, hands on activities, plan a field trip experience for your future students and get familiar with the informal education institutions in your area.
Responsibilities
Education interns will assist in the day-to-day educational programming delivered at Oceans of Fun. The primary focus of this experience will be with our summer camp program serving youth ages 7-12 with the opportunity to work with ages 5 through adults in our other program offerings. All interactive programs connect participants with marine mammals, the environment and the seals and sea lions at Oceans of Fun.
• Assist with teaching summer camp and interactive programs for ages 5 and older. Team-teaching and lead teaching opportunities in all interactive programs.
• Help prepare classroom materials.
• Analyze and develop your skills through reflective journaling and mentor relationships with education staff.
• Assist in the development of outreach classes, curriculum, and supplementary materials that are student-centered, inquiry-based, and developmentally appropriate.
• Assist in updating current educational materials to align with the Wisconsin Model Academic Standards.
• Develop a general understanding of the care and husbandry needs of marine mammals.
Requirements
• Must have completed one year of a college degree program in education, biology, animal behavior, zoology, or other related field.
• Must have previous experience working with children in a formal and/or informal setting.
• Must also have excellent communication skills, enjoy working with all ages of people, and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Must demonstrate public speaking skills such as enthusiasm, voice inflection and confidence.
• Must exhibit consistent professional characteristics such as a positive attitude, ability to show initiative, emotional maturity, self-responsibility and reliability.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and able to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to commit to 8-12 weeks; approximately 40 hours/week
Please visit www.oceansoffun.org to learn more about our internship and volunteer program. Applicants must submit an online application, resume and two professional letters of recommendation for consideration.
We are actively looking for individuals that are 18 years of age or older and that are highly motivated. Due to the large number of resumes received and the limited number of positions available, we recommend getting your applications in as soon as possible for consideration.
