The Southeast manatee field station is currently seeking candidates for one Fall/Winter 2019-2020 internship and one Winter/Spring 2020 internship! Application deadline for Fall/Winter is July 7th and deadline for Winter/Spring is September 1st. Interns will assist with manatee rescue, carcass salvage, and research in South Florida. The Southeast Field lab is offering two internships: one 6 month term for the Fall/Winter 2019-2020 session and one 6 month term for the Fall/Winter 2020 session. The expected start date for the Fall/Winter 2019-2020 internship will be around October 1st and the start date for the Fall/Winter 2020 session will be around January 2nd. Start dates will be flexible. Working hours are typically Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with some nights and weekends required. The position is located in Tequesta (east coast of Florida, just north of Palm Beach). The intern’s duties include assisting with manatee rescue, carcass salvage, and research in South Florida. Interns will assist with manatee and cetacean field necropsies, temperature monitoring research, and conduct manatee photo ID. Interns will also complete mortality and rescue reports and assist with other office and public outreach work as needed. To perform the duties of the position, interns will operate trucks, trailers, and boats up to 22' in length. The intern is required to complete a project and present a 10-15 minute presentation at the end of their internship. Qualifications: Junior or senior college students and recent graduates are eligible. Applicants should have some research field experience; be able to drive large trucks; be computer literate; be comfortable speaking to the public; and be proficient in the use of digital cameras, telephoto lenses, and filters. Previous animal-handling experience is preferred. Ability to trailer flatbeds and boats, as well as operate watercraft up to 22' in length is desirable. Interns must possess a valid driver's license, be able to lift 50 pounds, and be able to swim. Applicants should understand that this internship will require them to be wet, dirty, and outdoors in all weather conditions. This position is unpaid and housing is not provided. Interns must provide their own transportation to and from the field station. If you are interested in applying for an internship with the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, the following information is required: • A cover letter describing area(s) of interest and the dates, days, and hours of availability • A résumé describing training and experience • A list of three references • An unofficial copy of your academic transcript Please send these items as e-mail attachments to: Interns@MyFWC.com<mailto:Interns@MyFWC.com> Or mail hard copies to: Internship Coordinator Fish and Wildlife Research Institute 100 Eighth Avenue SE St. Petersburg, FL 33701-5020 http://myfwc.com/research/manatee/research/internships-volunteers/se-fl-inte... Shelby Beard OPS Biological Scientist 1 – Marine Mammals Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission 19100 SE Federal Highway, Tequesta, FL 33469 Cell: (772) 216-5407 Wildlife Alert Hotline: 1-888-404-3922