Greetings all,
The Marine Mammal Center is hiring a Response Apprentice!
The Response Apprentice will contribute meaningful support to the response & animal care of marine mammals at our San Luis Obispo Operations and the sea otter conservation program at The Marine Mammal Center. The 6-month apprenticeship provides a high-level
view of community powered conservation while supporting the advancement of an inclusive environment within one of the world’s largest marine mammal stranding response programs.
To see the full Job Posting and Description, and to Apply, please
visit this link.
To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume and provide a brief description about how your experience aligns with the role.
Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
In your cover letter, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example – she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).
We strongly encourage people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply. The Center is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. If you need
reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
Compensation Details:
Location of Position: Morro Bay, CA
Reports to: San Luis Obispo Operations Manager
Position Classification & Expected Hours of Work, and Travel:
This is a temporary full-time, hourly position. This is a 6-month position, with estimated dates of January - June 2025.
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Days and hours of work are generally Thursday through Monday.
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Evening and weekend work are required.
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Some travel within California is expected for this position.
Compensation Range: $20.00-$22.00/hr.
Full Benefits:
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Holidays
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Sick Time
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Vacation
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Medical, Dental, and Vision
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Life Insurance
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Long Term Disability Insurance
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401k Retirement Plan
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Employee Assistance Program
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About The Marine Mammal Center:
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
The Marine Mammal Center actively engages individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to embracing diversity within our organization because we firmly believe that diverse employee teams help us to achieve our best organizational outcomes and provide
the most effective support to the communities we serve. We are deeply dedicated to creating and maintaining an inclusive, equitable and supportive work environment. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. The Marine Mammal Center
believes in growth and supporting our employees as best we can so they can become their best selves in and outside of work. We believe that a healthy work environment means building an inclusive culture where people can thrive together and feel supported and
empowered. We believe in stretch versus constraint.
OUR MISSION
The Marine Mammal Center advances ocean health through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, research, and education.
ABOUT THE MARINE MAMMAL CENTER
The Marine Mammal Center is leading the field in ocean conservation through marine mammal rescue, veterinary medicine, science, and education.
Thank you!
Sarah
Upcoming out-of-office: I will be away December 24 to January 1, and returning January 2.