Internship description
Whale and Dolphin Conservation’s (WDC) North American office is excited to offer a 12-week Marine Animal Rescue and Response Internship to entry-level candidates interested in marine mammal stranding
response and community outreach. This opportunity will provide interns with transferable job skills and insight to the inner workings of a non-profit focused on the conservation of marine mammals.
WDC is the newest member of NOAA’s Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program, joining the Greater Atlantic Region in 2021. WDC’s Marine Animal Rescue and Response Program (MARR) is responsible
for responding to stranded marine mammals along 100 miles of Massachusetts coastline. This position is best suited for those who may not yet have practical experience in this field. Applicants should be eager to dive into new experiences and be able to problem
solve independently. Interns will learn the skills needed to respond to pinnipeds (seals) and cetaceans (whales, porpoises, and dolphins) native to Massachusetts. However, stranding events are unpredictable and hands-on experience and species encountered will
vary by internship session. Occasional opportunities to observe whales at sea may also be possible during the internship.
Upon completion of the internship, candidates will gain experience in:
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Hands-on skills necessary for marine mammal rescue and response
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Standard data collection and data input (Level A and human interaction evaluations)
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Managing supply inventory and ordering materials
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Volunteer engagement and training
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Covering an emergency hotline
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Creating outreach materials and engaging with the general public through community outreach and stranding events
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Using a variety of digital platforms including Canva, WordPress, Salesforce, and Filemaker
Logistics
We have three open positions in 2022 for this temporary, full-time internship. Successful candidates are expected to work 40 hours per week for one
of the 12-week internship sessions (see below for dates). The schedule will include weekend and holiday coverage, and interns will share after-hours hotline responsibilities with staff once adequately trained.
Spring session: early March – late May
Summer session: late May – mid-August
Candidates must be able to demonstrate that they are legally eligible to work in the U.S. by the proposed starting date.
Successful candidates will need to make their own arrangements for housing and transportation to and from the WDC office in Plymouth, MA, USA. Candidates will be compensated at a rate of $15/hour and a sum not to exceed $7,200 over the course of the 12 weeks.
Applicants must be 18 years or older and fluent in English. Applicants must also have a valid driver’s license as well as valid health insurance throughout
the internship session. WDC will assist interested students in obtaining credits for the program through their college or university.
Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
Whale and Dolphin Conservation embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We recognize that the field of marine mammal research and conservation lacks diversity, including within our own organization.
WDC is dedicated to creating inclusive opportunities which represent diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
For additional details about this internship opportunity,
visit our website.
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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (“WDC”), Inc.
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