Aquarist Fellowship INTERN

Thank you for your interest in an Aquarist fellowship at the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga, Tennessee! The Aquarium hopes this experience will help guide and empower conservation-minded students to develop solutions to complex conservation challenges in our communities while gaining valuable hands-on work experience. Our history of giving high-potential students the opportunity to work at our Aquarium has shown that such professional experience opens new career options for students from all walks of life. Aquarist Fellows will be exposed to a several biology-related positions working within the Tennessee Aquarium’s Husbandry Department. This hands-on opportunity will offer an understanding of both saltwater and freshwater conservation, animal life support systems, caring for fish and aquatic invertebrates in closed aquatic environments, and keeping exhibits interesting and engaging for our visiting guests. Key Responsibilities Perform animal husbandry duties which may in…