Job Opening: Assistant Marine Mammal
Stranding Coordinator
Summary/Position Description:
California Wildlife Center (CWC) in
CWC is seeking a candidate to fill the part-time grant-funded position
of Assistant Marine Mammal Stranding Coordinator. This person is responsible
for helping to manage the day-to-day activities of the Stranding Department.
He/she will coordinate, oversee and participate in the assessment, rescue and
transport of sick and/or injured marine mammals (primarily pinnipeds) to the
* Responding to all marine mammal stranding reports in a timely and
courteous manner.
* Assessment of stranded marine mammals and determination of level of
response needed.
* Coordination and oversight of volunteer response teams in the capture
and handling of stranded marine mammals.
* Transport of sick/injured marine mammals to rehabilitation.
* Maintaining detailed records of strandings.
* Collection and preparation of biological samples from dead marine
mammals.
* Presentation of marine mammal assessment/rescue volunteer training
programs.
* Maintenance of stranding response equipment.
Qualifications:
Applicant must have at least two years’ direct experience in
marine mammal rescue (primarily pinnipeds), BA/BS or higher (preferably in a
biological science) and supervisory experience with volunteers. He/she should
have proven ability to effectively coordinate and oversee teams of people with
varying skill levels, good written and verbal communication skills, and
superior ability to work with and relate to a variety of people and
organizations. This position requires physical strength and endurance
including the lifting and carrying of heavy objects, walking distances on
uneven rocky and sandy terrains, agility in the capture and caging of large
mammals, and operation of a rescue vehicle. In order to operate the rescue
vehicle the applicant must be at least 25 years old and have a good driving
record. The candidate should be willing and able to work weekends and/or
holidays.
This position is part-time grant funded at a rate of $13.01 per hour
with funding currently guaranteed through October, 2007.
Application Process:
Please apply in writing by providing a cover letter, resume and
professional references to:
Cynthia Reyes
Director, Marine Mammal Response
Or by Email (preferred):
Cynthia@californiawildlifecenter.org
This position will be filled as soon as an appropriate candidate is
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