Dear Colleagues,
The Pacific Marine Mammal Center (PMMC) is hiring! 
PMMC is a rehabilitation hospital that cares for sick and injured marine mammals (primarily pinnipeds with occasional cetaceans) that strand in Orange County, California. We have a growing research program and have begun a large expansion of our rehabilitation center and water reclamation plant. To facilitate this growth, we are hiring two exciting full-time positions: 
Research/Necropsy Biologist and Marketing and Social Media Manager. Please see below for details on both positions. Please reach out with questions or for additional information.
We look forward to hearing from you!
  1. Research and Necropsy Biologist is a full-time position that is responsible for conducting necropsies, facilitating research projects with collaborators/students, and assist the Vice President of Conservation Medicine and Science with various research related tasks. Daily activities include leading pinnipeds, cetaceans, and sea turtle necropsies, maintain sample inventory, enter data into the electronic medical records system (Tracks®), the Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program’s National Stranding Database, Health MAP (when implemented), and as needed, participating in all aspects of the care of marine mammal patients and live cetacean stranding response. This position is critical in acquisition of samples that support the important research PMMC conducts. Candidates should be passionate about conservation-focused research and be committed to the mission of PMMC (www.pacificmmc.org). 
  1. Primary Responsibilities: 
    - Conduct necropsies, maintain necropsy/histology sample inventory, and facilitate sample shipping 
    - Write necropsy reports, collate diagnostic findings, and order necropsy supplies/equipment x Input and maintain lab results, necropsy sample inventory, necropsy records, and histology findings into Tracks® , the National Marine Mammal Stranding and Health database and Health MAP (once implemented) 
    - Oversee the Ocean Health Fellowship Program 
    - Facilitate research projects and coordinate collection of research samples and data 
    - Assists medical staff, as needed, in performing medical procedures and laboratory diagnostic 
    - Coordinate educating and training volunteers, undergraduate, graduate and veterinary students that participate in necropsy and research

    Requirements and Competencies: 
    - Master's or Bachelor's degree in Biology, Marine Biology, Animal Science or related field. Preference will be given to those with Master’s degree and/or significant research experience in relevant fields 
    - Marine mammal necropsy experience required 
    - Must be available to work varying hours including being on call for live marine mammal stranding response and afterhours/weekend/holidays 
    - Must have a valid state driver’s license 
    - Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint Preferred qualifications 
     - Minimum of 2-years experience in marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation 
    - Experience managing large sample inventories 
    - Publications in peer reviewed scientific journals 
    - Experience with Tracks® (electronic medical record system), Conservation Standards and/or Miradi 
    - Experience with statistics and statistical analysis software  

    To apply send CV/resume, cover letter, and list 3 references with contact information to ademing@pacificmmc.org. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Must be US citizen/able to work in US. 


  1. Marketing and Social Media Manager: is a full-time position responsible for all aspects of maintaining, protecting and the active placement of the PMMC brand, across all platforms to maintain a positive public image for PMMC
      
    Primary Responsibilities:
    - In collaboration with PMMC leadership, serve as the Public Information Officer.
    - Maintain and increase opportunities to share our brand and mission across all media platforms, promotional material.
    - Create, execute, and maintain a robust, engaging, and creative media calendar.
    - Responsible for all media requests, including but not limited to filming and photography inquiries.
    - Maintain, edit, and update website.
    - Ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders and work effectively across the enterprise.
    - Be able to set goals, prioritize objectives and meet expectations to achieve measurable results.
    - Create and maintain relationships with the media to ensure that PMMC is well represented across a broad platform, actively pitch stories to the media including writing and distributing press releases and other messaging about PMMC.
    - Research, develop and monitor social media influencer campaigns/partners.

    Requirements and Competencies:
    - A working understanding of animal stranding centers, aquariums, or zoos.
    - Experience working in a non-profit organization.
    - Experience in current and emerging social media platforms and design programs.
    - Ability to react positively to changing priorities.

    To apply send resume and cover letter to Debra Finster dfinster@pacificmmc.org. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Must be US citizen/able to work in US. 
    Further information about this position can be found here:  https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5bb6555ef8135a760bccc650/t/64efda993ec83f5a105696e5/1693440665427/Marketing+and+Social+Media+Manager+Call+for+Applicants+2.pdf







 

 

www.pacificmmc.org

Alissa C. Deming DVM, MS, PhD

Vice President of Conservation Medicine and Science

O: (949) 494-3050   ext:202

 

20612 Laguna Canyon Road

Laguna Beach, CA 92651