The Greensboro Science Center is looking for qualified interns for a conservation and research internship. Interns will assist conservation and research staff in all aspects of the existing program. Responsibilities include daily animal husbandry and care working with a collection of freshwater mussels and fishes. Assisting with maintaining water quality for those aquaria. Work also includes analysis of acoustic recordings, and trail cameras. Interns can expect to learn analysis and hands-on conservation and research skills to prepare them for a career in this highly competitive field.
What would I be doing as a Conservation & Research Intern?
What would my schedule be like?
Who would I be learning from?
What is the GSC looking for in an intern?
How do I apply?
What would I be doing as a Conservation & Research Intern?
Assist with plumbing of tanks and aquarium systems
Obtaining and sanitizing aquarium substrate
Husbandry for mussels and fish
Run water quality tests
Aquarium cleaning
Assist with mussel infestation
Assist with maintaining cameras and bat detectors
Review camera photos
Process acoustic recordings
Assist with placing bat boxes and bird houses
Assist with pond upfit
Plantings
Water sampling
Invasive removal
Log placing
What would my schedule be like?
Conservation and Research Interns, when possible, are typically on-site for about 10 hours a week with a flexible workweek schedule. Still in school? We’ll work around your schedule, as long as you have a combination of weekend and weekday availability. A maximum of 120 hours is required during that time frame for the successful completion of a conservation and research internship. Please note that in order to receive credit as a GSC intern, you must complete that number of hours regardless of any school or program requirements which may be less than that.
Who would I be learning from?
Lindsey Zarecky, VP of Conservation & Research
What is the GSC looking for in an intern?
Interns must be able to work in a team environment as well as independently, and must have good communication skills
Interns must be detail-oriented, excellent listeners who can abide by rules and protocols for their own safety—as well as the safety of the animals in their care
Interns must be able to lift 40lbs, climb ladders, and be able to perform physical work outside and in wet conditions
Interns must complete all intern paperwork and pass a background check
Ideal candidates must have college-level schooling in biology or any other animal-related field
Preference will be given to senior-level or recent college graduates pursuing a career in the conservation field
How do I apply?
To apply, please complete this application (you will need a resume, cover letter, and list of the names and contact information of three people who can provide professional references for you) by the application deadline for consideration.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. You will receive a bounce-back email to confirm receipt of your application materials. No phone calls, please. Should you have any questions, please send them to internships@greensboroscience.org. Due to the large number of applications we typically receive, only selected applicants will be contacted for interviews. We are unable to contact all applicants directly.
Internship opportunities are unpaid and housing opportunities are unavailable. Completion of an internship at the GSC does not come with the promise of future part-time or full-time employment.