The National Marine Life Center, a non-profit marine animal rehabilitation, education, and science center in Buzzards Bay, MA is seeking qualified applicants for our summer internship programs. Internships are available in marine animal rehabilitation & education, as well as marketing/development. Please read the job descriptions below, and if interested, apply as directed below. Marine Animal Rehabilitation & Education Internship Animal Care & Rehabilitation Responsibilities- Depending on need/case load interns will assist with the care of the NMLC rehabilitation patients including sea turtles, seals, endangered red bellied cooters, and diamondback terrapins. Interns will be in charge of maintaining a coastal critter tank in the marine animal discovery center. They will collect and identify coastal animals and maintain the tank's water quality. Animal Care duties will include cleaning and disinfecting tanks, equipment, and environmental enrichment devices, food preparation, administering feeds, record keeping, kitchen maintenance, and water quality testing. Interns may also assist animal care staff during medical procedures, with admission exams, and at release events. Education Responsibilities-Interns will assist with environmental education programs, including on-site programs, off-site programs, fairs, and festivals. Interns will assist in giving public presentations to guests of NMLC and educate them on marine animals, conservation, and NMLC. Interns will assist in the Discovery Center, assist with various office projects, create displays for the learning center, and help create lesson plans and activities that are aligned with the Massachusetts State Frameworks. Other Responsibilities- Each intern will take on a project which they will work on for the duration of their internship. The project must be proposed by the student and agreed upon with the NMLC staff. At the end of the internship the intern will present the project to the staff, volunteers, and members of the public. Each intern will also be assigned a weekly chore to assist with the upkeep of the facility and equipment. Positions are unpaid, interns must have their own transportation, and housing is not provided. Qualifications--The internship is open to students who are currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from an accredited college or university. High school students may also be considered. Preference will be given to students or recent graduates working towards biology, environmental studies, marine science, education, or other related fields. Interns should demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Students that are adaptable, responsible, hardworking, willing to learn, and have attention to detail are encouraged to apply. You must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Interns must be able to commit to at least three months; start and end dates are flexible due to school schedules. Interns must work a minimum of 20 hours per week. To Apply- Send your resume, cover letter, and one letter of reference to Kate Shaffer at kshaffer@NMLC.org or PO Box 269, Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts 02532. Applications must be received by February 28th, 2014. Marketing/Development Internship The NMLC is seeking a qualified individual interested in pursuing a career in non-profit marketing, development, or management Marketing/ Development Responsibilities: Interns will promote NMLC's mission through appropriate publications and venues. Interns will assist with donor outreach and communications, including donor tracking, follow-up, and upkeep of the donor database. Interns will update community and website calendars with upcoming events and educational programs. Interns will assist in the planning and execution of fundraising events including our annual Mermaid Ball, Feet Fins & Flippers 5K, and The Spectacle of the Trees. They will creating event marketing materials, write press releases, recruit event sponsors, recruit donations for auction and raffle prizes, help with event registration and day of preparations, upkeep social media outlets including Facebook, Twitter, and our WordPress platform website, research potential funding sources and apply for funding through grants and sponsorship programs, update and edit current marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, direct mailings, and educational materials, and update NMLC's marketing plan, social media policy, media policy, & other relevant communication policies. Other Responsibilities : Each intern will take on a project which they will work on for the duration of their internship. The project must be proposed by the student and agreed upon with the NMLC staff. At the end of the internship the intern will present the project to the staff, volunteers, and members of the public. Each intern will also be assigned a weekly chore to assist with the upkeep of the facility and equipment. Qualifications: The internship is open to students who are currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from an accredited college or university. Preference will be given to students or recent graduates in marketing, communications, or other related fields. Candidates must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills & attention to detail. Applicants must be outgoing and personable with good social and conversational skills. Interns must have knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and social media outlets, including Facebook, Twitter, Youtube & blogging. Interns be able to work independently and as part of a team, must be able to commit to at least three months; start and end dates are flexible due to school schedules, and work a minimum of 20 hours per week. This position is unpaid, the intern must have their own transportation, and housing is not provided. To Apply- Send your resume, cover letter, and one letter of reference to Kate Shaffer at kshaffer@NMLC.org or PO Box 269, Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts 02532. Applications must be received by February 28, 2014. Kate Shaffer Animal Care & Facilities Coordinator National Marine Life Center PO Box 269, 120 Main St Buzzards Bay, MA 02532 P (508)743-9888 F (508)7595477 kshaffer@nmlc.org