Hello, MarMam,

This is an updated description from our earlier post regarding internships. We are currently seeking candidates for the 2018 Soundwatch team including Project Coordinator, Vessel Driver/Educator and Intern.

Thank you for sharing with your subscribers.

Jenny

The Whale Museum's Soundwatch Boater Education Program:

Hiring Team for 2018 Summer Season

Location: Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, Washington State, USA

Open Positions:

· Soundwatch Project Coordinator Job Description(year-round, full-time/exempt, includes health care benefits)

· Soundwatch Seasonal Vessel Driver/Educator Job Description (contract position, June-September, 24-32 hours weekly)

· Soundwatch Intern Position Description (seasonal position, 35-40 hours per week)

For more information, please visit https://whalemuseum.org/pages/job-internship-volunteer-opportunities

Established in 1979 as the first U.S. museum dedicated to whales living in the wild, The Whale Museum promotes stewardship of whales and the Salish Sea ecosystem through education and research. The Soundwatch Boater Education Program was initiated in 1993 by The Whale Museum to reduce disturbances to marine wildlife caused by irresponsible boater behaviors. This innovative program educates boaters on guidelines and regulations for marine wildlife through shore-based education, reinforces the learning experience through on–the-water educational patrols, monitors vessel activities to characterize vessel trends, and evaluate existing guidelines and laws. The main focus of our work is the endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales (SRKWs) but there are other marine mammal species of importance in our region, including Transient killer whales, Minke whales, Humpback whales, Fin whales, Harbor porpoise, Dall’s porpoise, Harbor seals, Steller sea lions, and many other cetacean and pinniped species.  Please visit The Whale Museum’s Web site for more information on Soundwatch:   http://www.whalemuseum.org/programs/soundwatch/soundwatch.html

HOW TO APPLY:

Application package should include: a cover letter, resume and up to five references (reference letter or contact information for each reference).  Electronic submissions are encouraged in the form of a PDF compiled with the requested information.  Please indicate which position you are applying for.

Active review of submitted applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Note: International applicants required to have approved Visa and documentation to work in the U.S. at the time of submission.

Applications accepted until April 6, 2018.

PLEASE SEND APPLICATION MATERIALS TO:

Jenny L. Atkinson, Executive Director

The Whale Museum

P.O. Box 945

Friday Harbor, Washington 98250

Or email (preferred) to: jenny@whalemuseum.org

Jenny L. Atkinson

Executive Director

The Whale Museum

P. O. Box 945 (62 1st St., N.)

Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Phone: (360) 378-4710 ext. 26

Website: www.whalemuseum.org

Mission: to promote stewardship of whales and the Salish Sea ecosystem through education and research.