Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Southeast manatee field station is seeking candidates for two 6 month internships: Fall/Winter: October 1st - March 31st *Closing date is August 18th Winter/Spring: January 7th- July 2nd *Closing date is October 6th Interns will assist with manatee rescue, carcass salvage, necropsy, and research in South Florida. Start/end dates are flexible. Working hours are typically five days a week, 9am to 5pm, with some nights and weekends required. The position is located in Tequesta (east coast of Florida, just north of Palm Beach). Interns will assist with manatee rescues, field necropsies, water temperature monitoring research, photo ID, and other projects. Interns will help complete mortality and rescue reports and assist with other office and public outreach work as needed. To perform the duties of the position, interns will operate trucks, trailers, and boats up to 27' in length. The intern is required to complete a project and present a 10-15 minute presentation at the end of their internship. Qualifications: Junior or senior college students and recent graduates are eligible. Applicants should have some research field experience; be able to drive large trucks; be computer literate; be comfortable speaking to the public; and be proficient in the use of digital cameras, telephoto lenses, and filters. Previous animal-handling experience and ability to trailer boats is desirable. Interns must possess a valid driver's license, be physically fit and able to lift and carry 50 pounds, and be able to swim proficiently. Applicants should understand that this internship will require them to be wet, dirty, and outdoors in all weather conditions. This position is unpaid and housing is not provided. Interns must provide their own transportation to and from the field station. To apply, please send: · A cover letter describing which season you are applying for, and the dates you are available · A résumé describing training and experience · A list of three references · An unofficial copy of your academic transcript Please send these items as e-mail attachments to: Interns@MyFWC.com<mailto:Interns@MyFWC.com> Or mail hard copies to: Internship Coordinator Fish and Wildlife Research Institute 100 Eighth Avenue SE St. Petersburg, FL 33701-5020 https://myfwc.com/research/manatee/research/internships/se-fl-intern/ Amber Howell Research Associate- Marine Mammals Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission 19100 SE Federal Hwy, Tequesta FL 33469 561-398-5914 24 hour FWC Hotline: 888-404-3922