Sea Watch Foundation Research Internships

Limited places available 10th April – 19th May only.

This position will suit volunteers who have a strong interest in marine conservation, are comfortable in a rural location and recognise the importance of raising awareness of the marine environment by involving the public from all age groups. This position can be very varied, so applicants will need to demonstrate their ability to deal with varied tasks from public outreach to boat based survey and scientific data collection. They will be encouraged to take initiatives with education & outreach activities in the region which due to its natural beauty receives large numbers of visitors during the summer.

Sea Watch Foundation » Anglesey Internships

The interns will learn skills in the following areas:

-Land-based marine mammal and seabird surveys
-Marine mammal and seabird boat surveys
-Photo-identification 
-Data entry and processing
-Raising public awareness
-Delivering environmental education initiatives and events

The internship will be based on the Bodorgan Estate, Anglesey. Accommodation will be provided in a house shared with the other interns and the Intern Coordinator. The interns are responsible for their own travel and living costs including utility bills (£40 per week).

Important skills/qualifications

Essential:

• a strong interest in marine conservation and education
• outgoing personality, confidence
• excellent verbal and writing skills
• ability to work and live cooperatively with other volunteers in an isolated location
• must have initiative, motivation, the ability to bring their own ideas and personality to the position and be able to think on your feet
• strong commitment to volunteering work
• work independently, in an organised and reliable manner and to manage a variable workload.
• the ability to get on well with others in a small team and within shared accommodation
• should always represent SWF professionally

Desirable:

• a background in marine biology/environmental science or similar
• a strong interest and some knowledge of British marine mammals and birds
• good IT skills (Office package)
• willingness to work long hours, sometimes outdoors in very changeable Welsh weather
• one’s own transport (travel costs within the project will be covered)
• Welsh language

International applications are welcome but it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure visa requirements are met and we ask applicants to highlight their chosen visa option in their application. Please note that Sea Watch Foundation is unable to sponsor visa applications for Research Interns. 

To apply: 
Please send your CV and a cover letter reporting any relevant experience you have and outlining why you would like to apply, as well as contact details of two referees,to:

Jenny Bond (Project Manager) jenny.bond@seawatchfoundation.org.uk  and

Prof. Peter GH Evans (SWF Director) – peter.evans@bangor.ac.uk

Please specify “ANGLESEY RESEARCH INTERN APPLICATION” in your subject title.

Applicants will be interviewed via Zoom

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Arweinydd Prosiect Er Llesiant ein Môr/
Wellbeing for our Seas Project Lead
Sea Watch Foundation

In partnership with the Bodorgan Estate, part funded by Welsh Government's Landfill Disposals Tax Communities Scheme, administered by WCVA.