Manatee Internships-Blake
Faucett
Southeast manatee field station is currently seeking candidates for one Winter/Spring 2020
internship!
Interns
will assist with manatee rescue, carcass salvage, and research in South Florida.
The Southeast Field lab is offering one
internship: one 6 month term for the Winter/Spring 2020 session. The expected start date for the Winter/Spring 2020
internship is January 6th, 2020. Start dates will be flexible. The position is in Tequesta (east coast of Florida, just north of Palm Beach). The
intern’s duties include assisting with manatee rescue, carcass salvage, and research in South Florida.
Interns will assist with manatee and cetacean field necropsies, temperature monitoring research, and conduct manatee photo ID.
Interns will also 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 22' 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 is preferred. Ability to trailer flatbeds and boats, as well as operate watercraft up to 22' in length
is desirable. Interns must possess a valid driver's license, be able to lift 50 pounds, and be able to swim. Applicants should understand that this
internship will require them to be wet, dirty, and outdoors in all weather conditions. This internship is unpaid. Housing is not provided.
Interns must provide their own transportation to and from the field station.
If you are interested in applying for an
internship with the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, the following information is required:
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A cover letter describing area(s) of interest and the dates, days, and hours of availability
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A résumé describing training and experience
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A list of three references
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An unofficial copy of your academic transcript
Please send these items as e-mail attachments to:
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/