Animal Care & Training Internship Application Overview

Thank you for your interest in the Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal Responder Animal Care & Training Internship. To be considered for a position within our department, please complete each of the following and submit all application materials to mailing address provided before the deadline for the session you wish to apply for.

Application Checklist:

___ Completed Signed Internship Application (3 pages)

___ Resume

___ Cover Letter

___ Current Transcripts (Official or Unofficial)

___ Recent Photograph

___ 2 Letters of Recommendation

Letters of Recommendation:

Both letters of recommendation should be received in sealed envelopes with the referee’s signature on the back of the envelope. Letters of recommendation must not be from friends or family, but rather professors, employers, supervisors, mentors, or another professional source. All letters must be sent on institution letterhead with a valid signature. Letters may be included in your application packet or mailed separately by the person providing your reference.

Questions:

Questions can be directed to the Animal Care & Training Internship coordinator, Bethany Wallace, by emailing: intern@DPMMR.org.

Application Deadline:

A complete application must be received on or before the designated deadline below. Session Tentative Internship Dates Application Deadline Spring Mid-February thru Mid-May November 15th

Summer Mid-May thru Mid-August February 15th Fall Mid-August thru November May 30th

Winter December thru February September 30th

Mailing Address:

Animal Care Internship Coordinator Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal Responder 31 Corrine Place Key Largo, Florida 33037

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Animal Care & Training Internship Application

Please complete all of the following sections to the best of your ability with neat handwriting or type.

Applicant Information:

Applicant Name: ___________________________________________ Date of Application: _____________

Applicant Email: _________________________________________________ Date of Birth: ____________

Primary Phone Number: _________________________ Secondary Number: __________________________

Current Address: __________________________________________________________________________

City: __________________________ State: ____________________ Zip Code: __________________

Education:

College/University: _________________________________________________________________________

Degree Program: _____________________________________________________________ GPA: _________

Have you Graduated? YES NO If no, what is your expected graduation date? __________________

Emergency Contact Information:

Name: _________________________________________________ Relation: __________________________

Email Address: ____________________________________________________________________________

Primary Phone Number: _________________________ Secondary Number: __________________________

Current Address: __________________________________________________________________________

City: __________________________ State: ____________________ Zip Code: __________________

Availability:

Please select which internship session you would like to apply (check all that apply):

[ ] Spring [ ] Summer [ ] Fall [ ] Winter

If selected, what dates are you available for the internship? ____/____/____ through _____/_____/____

Earliest Date Available Latest Date Available

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Please answer each of the following questions accurately and completely. Your answers are not limited by the space below and additional sheets may be attached to your application if needed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do you expect to gain from the Animal Care & Training internship at DPMMR?

2. What are your career goals and how would this internship assist you in obtaining them?

3. What are your views on zoos and aquariums?

4. Do you think Marine Mammal Facilities play a role in conservation? Explain your thoughts.

5. Please describe your professional and personal experience with animals.

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Supplemental Information:

Question Answer

Have you ever been arrested or convicted of a felony?

If yes, please explain. Are you scuba certified?

If yes, please list certification and year certified. Do you have any medical conditions we should be aware of?

If yes, please list them and any medications you are currently taking for these conditions.

This internship involves working in outdoors in hot and humid conditions. Interns spend a lot of time on their feet, working in the direct sun, and around water. Are you comfortable working in these conditions?

Interns may be expected to occasionally assist in other departments on an as-needed basis. Is this something you are comfortable with?

If no, please explain.

What is your primary language?

Do you speak a second language, and if so, what is it?

Statement of Acknowledgement

The undersigned acknowledges that acceptance into the Animal Care & Training Internship program is voluntary in nature and Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal Responder does not compensate interns financially, with stipends, or with housing. The undersigned acknowledges that all information provided is true to the best of his/her knowledge.

Signature: _____________________________________________________ Date: ______________________