Pacific Whale Foundation (PWF), based in Maui, Hawai‘i, is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting whales and other marine life through research, education, and conservation. Our researchers have studied whales and dolphins throughout the Pacific for over 30 years and currently conduct projects in Hawai‘i, Australia, and Ecuador. For more information about Pacific Whale Foundation and our research please visit www.pacificwhale.org *Commitment* PWF seeks performance-driven and dedicated individuals for long-term internships based out of our Maalaea, Maui offices. Interns are expected to be available on a full-time basis, including weekends as needed. *Responsibilities* Primary responsibilities are office-based and may include: - Photo-identification matching of whale flukes and/or dolphin dorsal fins; - Data entry and archival tasks; - Data processing and analysis; - General operational tasks. Additional responsibilities include field work: year-round boat surveys for odontocetes and marine debris, and, during the winter, land-based surveys for humpback whales using a theodolite. Interns must be able to spend many hours on the water and on shore in sometimes extreme weather conditions, including high temperatures, hiking into remote areas, and carrying heavy loads of equipment. Field days typically exceed eight hours and occur approximately 1-3 times per week. Each intern may be assigned to a specific project according to skill set and availability. Interns also assist staff with other projects, such as outreach events, as the need arises. *Requirements* - Be advanced undergraduates or recent graduates in biology or a related field (if you are seeking college/university credit please indicate so in your application); - Be available to volunteer on a full-time basis for the entire internship period and must be available for all field work; - Have a mature attitude towards research; - Be proficient with computers and data entry; specifically using PCs and the Microsoft Office suite of products; - Willingness to spend long hours in front of a computer doing repetitive tasks; - Have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and superior organizational skills; - Have the ability to work well both in a team and independently; - Have the ability to admit to mistakes; - Be adaptable and a fast-learner; - Be able to collect data in a detail-oriented manner; - Have experience collecting data in the field; - Speak, read and write English fluently; - Must be a U.S. citizen or legally authorized remain in Hawai’i for the internship period. International applicants will be considered, but it is the responsibility of the applicant to acquire necessary visas and documentation. *Compensation* There is no financial compensation for these positions and no housing is provided. Interns are responsible for their own travel and living expenses. There is public transportation available on the island. *Application process* Interested candidates should submit an application with the following: - A cover letter including your availability, i.e. preferred time period (1 page only); - A resume describing training, experience and relevant skills (2 pages only); - Names and contact information of three references. Please specify in your cover letter which internship period you are applying for. *Season* *Internship Period* *Application Deadline* Winter-Spring January 1 – April 30 September 30 Summer May 1 – August 31 February 28 Fall September 1 – December 31 June 30 Please send these items as e-mail attachments (PDF preferred) to research@pacificwhale.org - No phone calls or drop-ins, please! Mahalo, *Research Department* Pacific Whale Foundation 300 Ma'alaea Rd., Suite 211 Wailuku, HI 96793, USA Phone: +1 808-856-8338 Email: research@pacificwhale.org Website: www.pacificwhale.org -- CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic mail transmission and any accompanying attachments contain information belonging to the sender which may be confidential and legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to whom this electronic mail transmission was sent as indicated above. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of the information contained in this transmission is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies of this transmission and all attachments. Thank you!