[MARMAM] IMMS animal training internship (winter)

[Jennifer Pishnyuk]

The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport, MS is accepting 
applications for our winter term. *The deadline for applications is Sept 1st.* 
Please visit our website for details on how to apply or send questions to 
jpishn...@imms.org
https://imms.org/internship/
The IMMS Animal Training Internship Program is designed as a way for 
students/individuals interested in a career in animal care and training to gain 
valuable experience in a real-world setting. Interns will primarily be trained 
in aspects of animal care, but will also participate in other activities at 
IMMS. Our goal is to give interns a well-rounded experience in a variety of 
areas while providing expert training and experience.
The IMMS animal care and training staff is in charge of caring for Atlantic 
bottlenose dolphins, California sea lions, and large parrots. Interns will work 
directly with animal care staff and be exposed to all aspects of the daily 
routine. Heavy emphasis is placed on basic tasks such as food preparation, and 
daily cleaning and facility maintenance. Interns will learn how to train 
animals with operant conditioning through observation and may assist during 
sessions. Interns will also complete a project during their internship, as well 
as help staff with daily water quality. Because we want interns to have a 
well-rounded experience, they will also be asked to assist in other 
departments. Interns may participate as 1) environmental educators and assist 
in giving presentations to the public, 2) research assistants that help with 
our many wild dolphin based research studies, or 3) emergency responders as 
IMMS is part of the Southeast Regional Marine Mammal Stranding Network and 
responds to stranded marine mammals and sea turtles.
Interested applicants must follow the directions listed on the website to apply.
Interns must be:
• 18 years or older.
• A recent graduate or actively pursuing a college degree in the sciences.
• Willing to accept the internship as an unpaid position.
• Able to commit to a minimum of at least 12 weeks, 40 hours a week. The 
internship can be extended depending on work performance.
• Available to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to lift 50 lbs, work long hours on your feet, and work outside in 
extreme conditions.
• Able to maintain a positive attitude, good work ethic, sense of 
responsibility, and a strong willingness to learn.
• Financially stable enough to obtain housing and transportation, though IMMS 
staff will do their best to assist you in making arrangements.
• Able to comply with IMMS rules and regulations.



Jennifer Pishnyuk
Marine Mammal Trainer
Animal Care Internship Coordinator
Institute for Marine Mammal Studies
Gulfport, MS

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[MARMAM] IMMS Animal Training Internship (Winter 2020)

[Stephanie James]

The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport, MS is accepting 
applications for our Animal Training Internship for the Winter term. *The 
deadline for applications is September 1st.* Please visit our website for 
details on how to apply or send questions to sja...@imms.org
https://imms.org/internship/
The IMMS Animal Training Internship Program is designed as a way for 
students/individuals interested in a career in animal care and training to gain 
valuable experience in a real-world setting. Interns will primarily be trained 
in aspects of animal care, but will also participate in other activities at 
IMMS. Our goal is to give interns a well-rounded experience in a variety of 
areas while providing expert training and experience.
The IMMS animal care and training staff is in charge of caring for Atlantic 
bottlenose dolphins, California sea lions, and large parrots. Interns will work 
directly with animal care staff and be exposed to all aspects of the daily 
routine. Heavy emphasis is placed on basic tasks such as food preparation, and 
daily cleaning and facility maintenance. Interns will learn how to train 
animals with operant conditioning through observation and may assist during 
sessions. Interns will also complete a project during their internship, give 
educational presentations to guests before they interact with our animals, as 
well as help staff with daily water quality. Because we want interns to have a 
well-rounded experience, they will also be asked to assist in other 
departments. Interns may participate as 1) environmental educators and assist 
in giving presentations to the public, 2) research assistants that help with 
our many wild dolphin based research studies, or 3) emergency responders as 
IMMS is part of the Southeast Regional Marine Mammal Stranding Network and 
responds to stranded marine mammals and sea turtles.
Interested applicants must follow the directions listed on the website to apply.
Interns must be:
• 18 years or older.
• A recent graduate or actively pursuing a college degree in the sciences.
• Willing to accept the internship as an unpaid position.
• Able to commit to a minimum of at least 12 weeks, 40 hours a week. The 
internship can be extended depending on work performance.
• Available to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to lift 50 lbs, work long hours on your feet, and work outside in 
extreme conditions.
• Able to maintain a positive attitude, good work ethic, sense of 
responsibility, and a strong willingness to learn.
• Financially stable enough to obtain housing and transportation, though IMMS 
staff will do their best to assist you in making arrangements.
• Able to comply with IMMS rules and regulations.



Stephanie James

Marine Mammal Trainer

​Animal Care Internship Coordinator

Institute for Marine Mammal Studies

Gulfport, MS
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[MARMAM] IMMS Animal Training Internship (Winter)

[Jeanette Gramm]

Looking for a Winter internship? The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in 
Gulfport, Mississippi is accepting applications for our Winter term. The 
application deadline is September 1st, 2019. For further information, please 
visit our website at https://imms.org/internship/ .

The IMMS Animal Training Internship Program is designed as a way for 
students/individuals interested in a career in animal care and training to gain 
valuable experience in a real-world setting. Interns will primarily be trained 
in aspects of animal care, but will also participate in other activities at 
IMMS. Our goal is to give interns a well-rounded experience in a variety of 
areas while providing expert training and experience. This is an unpaid 
position and all interns are responsible for their own housing and 
transportation. Once accepted, IMMS staff will be able to assist interns in 
suggesting suitable housing and locations.

The IMMS animal care and training staff is in charge of caring for Atlantic 
bottlenose dolphins, California sea lions, and large parrots. Interns will work 
directly with animal care staff and be exposed to all aspects of the daily 
routine. Heavy emphasis is placed on basic tasks such as food preparation, and 
daily cleaning and facility maintenance. Interns will learn how to train 
animals with operant conditioning through observation and may assist during 
sessions. Enrichment is very important to the well-being of our animals and 
interns will be asked to design and implement an enrichment device for our 
dolphins and/or birds. Because we want interns to have a well rounded 
experience, they will also be asked to assist in other departments. Interns may 
participate as 1) environmental educators and assist in giving presentations to 
the public, 2) research assistants that help with our many wild dolphin based 
research studies, or 3) emergency responders as IMMS is part of the Southeast 
Regional Marine Mammal Stranding Network and responds to stranded marine 
mammals and sea turtles.

Interns must be:
• 18 years or older.
• A recent graduate or actively pursuing a college degree in the sciences.
• Willing to accept the internship as an unpaid position.
• Able to commit to a minimum of at least 12 weeks, 40 hours a week. The 
internship can be extended depending on work performance.
• Available to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to lift 50 lbs, work long hours on your feet, and work outside in 
extreme conditions.
• Able to maintain a positive attitude, good work ethic, sense of 
responsibility, and a strong willingness to learn.
• Financially stable enough to obtain housing and transportation, though IMMS 
staff will do their best to assist you in making arrangements.
• Able to comply with IMMS rules and regulations.

To Apply:
Please send the following documents to: jgr...@imms.org with “Animal Training 
Internship” in the subject line.

  *   IMMS Animal Training Internship Application
  *   Resume with cover letter.
  *   Two letters of recommendation – Provide at least one academic, and one 
work/volunteer- related reference if applicable. Letters may be emailed from 
the applicant or the person providing the recommendation letter.
  *   A copy of your current official college transcript. Applicants may submit 
an unofficial copy.
  *   Full photograph
Documents must be in one of the following formats – PDF, .doc, .docx, and must 
be submitted together with your first and last name and the date in the file 
name.
Ex)2019Aug_Jane_Doe_Resume, 2019Aug_Jane_Doe_Application, 
2019Aug_Jane_Doe_Transcript

Jeanette Gramm
Marine Mammal Trainer
Animal Care Internship Coordinator
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies
Gulfport, Mississippi

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[MARMAM] IMMS Animal Training Internship (Winter)

[Jeanette Gramm]

IMMS Animal Training Internship
Winter: Nov 2018-Feb 2019
Deadline: September 1st, 2018
https://imms.org/internship.php

The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (“IMMS”) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit 
organization established in 1984 for the purposes of public education, 
conservation, and research on marine mammals in the wild and under human care. 
Located in Gulfport, Mississippi, IMMS has been an active participant of the 
National Stranding Network since its inception. IMMS is the premier stranding 
organization in the Mississippi-Louisiana-Alabama region of the Gulf Coast with 
the capability and expertise to care for sick and injured marine mammals. IMMS 
serves as an important educational outlet for the Mississippi Gulf Coast, 
incorporating programs for conservation, education and research of marine 
mammals and their environment.

Program Description
The IMMS Animal Training Internship Program is designed as a way for 
students/individuals interested in a career in animal care and training to gain 
valuable experience in a real-world setting. Interns will primarily be trained 
in aspects of animal care, but will also participate in other activities at 
IMMS. Our goal is to give interns a well-rounded experience in a variety of 
areas while providing expert training and experience.

Duties
The IMMS animal care and training staff is in charge of caring for Atlantic 
bottlenose dolphins, California sea lions, and large parrots. Interns will work 
directly with animal care staff and be exposed to all aspects of the daily 
routine. Heavy emphasis is placed on basic tasks such as food preparation, and 
daily cleaning and facility maintenance. Interns will learn how to train 
animals with operant conditioning through observation and may assist during 
sessions. Interns will also complete a project during their internship, give 
educational presentations to guests before they interact with our animals, as 
well as help staff with daily water quality. Because we want interns to have a 
well-rounded experience, they will also be asked to assist in other 
departments. Interns may participate as 1) environmental educators and assist 
in giving presentations to the public, 2) research assistants that help with 
our many wild dolphin based research studies, or 3) emergency responders as 
IMMS is part of the Southeast Regional Marine Mammal Stranding Network and 
responds to stranded marine mammals and sea turtles.

Eligibility Requirements
Interested applicants must follow the directions listed on the website to apply.
Interns must be:
• 18 years or older.
• A recent graduate or actively pursuing a college degree in the sciences.
• Willing to accept the internship as an unpaid position.
• Able to commit to a minimum of at least 12 weeks, 40 hours a week. The 
internship can be extended depending on work performance.
• Available to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to lift 50 lbs, work long hours on your feet, and work outside in 
extreme conditions.
• Able to maintain a positive attitude, good work ethic, sense of 
responsibility, and a strong willingness to learn.
• Financially stable enough to obtain housing and transportation, though IMMS 
staff will do their best to assist you in making arrangements.
• Able to comply with IMMS rules and regulations.

To Apply
Please send the following documents to: jgr...@imms.org 
with “Animal Training Internship” in the subject line.

IMMS Animal Training Internship 
Application


  *   Resume with cover letter.
  *   Two letters of recommendation - Provide at least one academic, and one 
work/volunteer- related reference if applicable. Letters may be emailed from 
the applicant or the person providing the recommendation letter.
  *   A copy of your current official college transcript. Applicants may submit 
an unofficial copy.
  *   Full photograph
  *   Documents must be in one of the following formats - PDF, .doc, .docx, and 
must be submitted together with your first and last name and the date in the 
file name.
Ex)

2013Aug_Jane_Doe_Resume,
2013Aug_Jane_Doe_Application,

2013Aug_Jane_Doe_Transcript.


Jeanette Gramm
Marine Mammal Trainer
Animal Training Internship Coordinator
Institute for Marine Mammal Studies
Gulfport, Mississippi

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