Spring Internship – Northcoast Marine Mammal Center

The Northcoast Marine Mammal Center in Crescent City, CA, is seeking applicants for several internships in marine mammal stranding response and rehabilitation. Internships are 3-6 months, unpaid, and no housing is provided. Applicants will be living and working in Crescent City, CA. The spring term (Harbor Seal Pupping Season) is the busiest and most “hands-on” term at NMMC. The spring term begins on or around March 4^th. There are three internships available.

Interns will have the opportunity to participate in:

• marine mammal rescue and release
• marine mammal health assessment
• food preparation and feeding patients
• wound care and medication administration
• observing surgery and necropsy
• cleaning pens, pools, kennels and hospital facility

Qualifications:

• must be at least 19 years old.
• must be enrolled or have graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program in a related field.
• must be physically fit with the ability to lift 50lbs and walk long distances on the beach in adverse conditions such as hot and cold temperatures, humidity, rain, and wind.
• must be willing to work 5 days a week including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• must be self-motivated, articulate, mature, reliable, and responsible. Should work well independently as well as with a team.
• must possess a valid driver’s license.
• must have experience with Microsoft Office; Word and Excel.
• if the intern intends to receive university credit for their internship, they are responsible for making all arrangements with their educational institution.
• this is an unpaid position with no housing provided. All interns are responsible for obtaining housing and transportation. A vehicle is preferred as public transportation is very limited and will not allow for participation in rescues which can occur on short notice.

To Apply: please include the following and submit via email to volunteer@northcoastmmc.org. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

• A cover letter that includes the internship start date and preferred term length (3-month minimum).
• A current curriculum vitae/resume.
• Three reference contacts for individuals familiar with the applicant's academic/professional performance.