Hello MARMAM Community, 
ASLC has multiple internship opportunities for the summer of 2022. Check out the Marine Animal Wildlife Response posting below!

The Alaska SeaLife Center is dedicated to understanding and maintaining the integrity of the marine ecosystem of Alaska through research, rehabilitation, and public education. All internships are unpaid with a minimum 12-16 week commitment required.  The position is scheduled five days and 40 hours each week.  Applicants must be willing to work a flexible schedule, as hours may include evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays. Interns will be exposed to and gain experience in the rescue and rehabilitation effort of Alaska’s stranded wild marine mammals and birds. In addition to learning animal restraint and husbandry skills, interns are expected to work with the public in-person while out in the field and over the phone in a professional and courteous manner. Under the guidance of Wildlife Response staff, the Intern will be trained and expected to perform the essential duties.

Education / Experience:Applicants must be 18 years or older with a strong background in the biological sciences. Experience with Google Suite and Zims360 preferred. 

Essential Duties:
-Make daily animal diet preparations and perform routine cleaning of quarantine and work  areas.
-Assist in pool cleanings and water quality testing
-Assist with the Stranded Animal Hot Line and interact with the public professionally.
-Assist with rescue and release of stranded animals as opportunities present.
-Participate in educational talks or tours, and assist in the creation of computerized learning  modules.
-Assist in the care and maintenance of the Center’s rehabilitating animals and facility.
-Maintain and update computerized medical records, and assist in archival record digitization.
-Help ensure that the rehabilitation clinic and quarantine area are stocked and prepared to receive animals.
-Performs other duties relating to the Center’s goals and mission statement as required.

Other Skills and Abilities:Ability to be organized, self-motivated, detail oriented, and possess a strong desire to see to the completion of projects is highly desired.

Physical Requirements:
-Ability to see and hear; use arms and hands; handle objects, tools, and controls; and sit.  Ability to lift and move 50 pounds. Ability to swim.
-Applicants should be agile with a good sense of balance in order to maneuver around the exhibits and holding areas, and be able to get on hands and knees to restrain marine mammal patients.

Internship Dates: May 15, 2022 - August 5, 2022
Unpaid Internship
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and letter of reference.
Application Deadline: 1/31/2022

Interested individuals should apply at this link: https://jobs.ourcareerpages.com/jobapplication/681254?appsource=ccp
To view other ASLC internship/employment opportunites view this link: https://www.alaskasealife.org/employment_opportunities

Best,

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