Internship Programme
Bayworld recognizes that unemployment amongst our youth is one of our country’s greatest challenges. This problem is further exacerbated by lack of skills and work experience. The intern and learnership programmes at Bayworld aims to facilitate the development of skills amongst young people in order to improve marketability and growth of the entire economy as an investment in human capital development. Bayworld provides the workplace experience and the practical facilitation to gain work skills and experience for which the individual has studied or wants to study in future.
These programmes provide Bayworld with an opportunity to get to know the learner or intern and to establish whether the intern is employable. Thus contributes to the recruitment and selection opportunity for the future needs of the organization. In this way Bayworld may find interns, who if offered permanent positions, will contribute towards reducing scares and critical skills shortage in the museum and heritage sector.
Glossary
Intern - Individual with post matric qualifications
Learner - Individual with no post matric qualifications
Intern and learnership positions
Oceanarium Student Animal Keeper
In these programmes, students commit to working for Bayworld for a full year (12 months) or less, unpaid. They gain valuable experience developing career skills in marine animal husbandry and care, presentation skills as well as diving/snorkeling exposure. Students are responsible for their own accommodation, transport, meals, medical aid etc. Bayworld provides a uniform, as well as the necessary training to perform the required duties. Potential student animal keepers are required to undergo a swim test for entrance to this programme. Interested students can contact Robyn by email on robyn@bayworld.co.za or Steve on steve@bayworld.co.za for more information.
Requirements:
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Should be physically fit
- Be able to swim well
- Have good communication skills
- Be able to function in all weather conditions
- Have a valid tetanus vaccination
Snake Park Student Animal Keeper
In these programmes, students commit to working for Bayworld for at least two months, unpaid. Students gain valuable experience developing career skills in reptile animal husbandry, care and presentation skills. This programme is ideal for reptile enthusiasts wanting to gain insight in working with non-venomous snakes and other reptiles. Students are responsible for their own accommodation, transport, meals, medical aid etc. Bayworld provides a uniform, as well as the necessary training to perform the required duties. Interested students can contact Fiona via email on fiona@bayworld.co.za for more information.
Requirements:
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Should be physically fit
- Have good communication skills
- Be able to function in all weather conditions
- Have a valid tetanus vaccination
Public Relations Internship
Hours per week: 20 – 28
General description:
The public relations intern will work closely with members of the Public Relations Department in planning and implementing on-/off site exhibits, special events, functions, taking of photographs and maintaining the photographic archiving of photo footage. The intern will get exposure to various aspects such as promotions, advertising and events. The intern will also be involved in the brainstorming and planning of upcoming events and projects. Assist with additional projects and task as required.
Requirements:
- Currently attending a tertiary institution studying marketing, advertising, public relations or a similarly related field.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Pleasant disposition
- Time management skills
- Ability to multitask under pressure
- Ability to “think outside the box”
- Excellent working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
- Self starter with an interest in non-profit organizations
- We require a three month commitment (unpaid)
- Part-time or full-time hours
- Must be able to work some weekends, early morning or evening hours (when required).
- Duration and hours may vary
Visitor Services Internship
Hours per week: 28 – 40
General description:
The visitor services intern will work closely with members of the Public Relations Department. The intern will assist with access control, reception and switchboard operation, interface between the public, exhibitions and displays, including assisting in conducting tours, monitor crowd activity, displays and public facilities. Assist with additional projects and task as required.
Requirements:
- Currently attending a tertiary institution studying travel and tourism or a similarly related field.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Pleasant disposition
- Ability to work under pressure
- Self starter with an interest in non-profit organizations
- We require a three month commitment (unpaid)
- Full-time hours
- Must be able to work weekends on a roster basis
- Duration and hours may vary
Research and Evaluation Internship
Hours per week: 8 – 24
General description:
Interns assist in conducting systematic research on visitors, exhibits and programmes, including gathering visitor opinions through surveys and questionnaires, understanding visitor choices by observation/tracking and gaining in-depth information by interviewing visitors. The intern will be involved in instrument design, database management and preparation of data for analysis and may have the opportunity to assist with analyzing, writing and presenting results.
Requirements:
- Student or other individual interested in the following disciplines: museum studies, psychology, sociology, marketing or education.
- Motivated self-starter
- Excellent communication skills who can work both in teams and independently
- Friendly, optimistic attitude and energetic personality is a must.
- Must demonstrate good judgement in working with the public,
- Excel and Word proficiency required;
- We require a three month commitment (unpaid)
- Part-time or full-time hours
- Some weekend hours required
Online media Internship
Hours per week: 20 – 24
General description:
The new media intern will work closely with members of the Public Relations Department, as well as various departments around the museum, snake park and oceanarium in the generation of multimedia for Bayworld virtual property, including the website, e-mail campaigns and social media platforms. An intern will get exposure to various aspects of on-line marketing such as copywriting, editing and video editing. Assists with additional projects and tasks as needed.
Requirements:
- Currently attending a tertiary institution studying marketing, new media, journalism, communications or a similarly related field.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Pleasant disposition
- Time management skills
- Ability to multitask under pressure
- Ability to “think outside the box”
- Excellent working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, possibly HTML
- Self starter with an interest in non-profit organizations
- We require a three month commitment (unpaid)
- Part-time or full-time hours
- Duration and hours may vary