Alaska Whale Foundation is looking for interns for our 2025 field season! Overview: Alaska Whale Foundation (AWF) is seeking eight interns to participate in a series of research projects in Sitka, Alaska and at our remote field station on Baranof Island, Southeast Alaska (latitude 57.0877 N, longitude 134.8342 W). Successful applicants will assist in collecting and analyzing data for projects examining humpback and/or gray whale health, foraging ecology, and social biology as well as regional oceanography. Responsibilities: Interns will work in teams of 4-8 and will split their time between on-the-water activities and data processing. Field teams live in a cooperative environment, so interns will also be responsible for cooking, cleaning and basic equipment maintenance. Interns are asked to supply their own foul-weather gear (rain gear, boots, etc.) appropriate for work in the Alaskan marine environment. Compensation: In return for participation, AWF will provide room and board, Mustang-style float coats and pants and additional safety gear. AWF will also provide travel reimbursements for interns traveling within the United States. Interns will gain tangible data collection and processing skills, and AWF can assist students who wish to receive credit from their academic institutions for this internship. Schedule: Dates for Sitka-based work are March 7 - April 30 and March 22 - May 11. Dates for field station-based work are May 27 – July 27 and July 27 – September 30. We are looking for two interns for each time block. Due to travel logistics, we cannot accommodate arrival and departure outside of these dates. Qualifications: All applicants will be considered; however, preference will be given to individuals that are pursuing or have recently been awarded a BS/BA degree or higher in biology, environmental science, or similar field, and who have basic first aid training. Additionally, the following will be viewed favorably: * Desire to pursue a career in marine sciences * Experience operating small boats, especially in marine waters * Experience working in remote field settings * An ability to work well with colleagues in both research and cooperative living situations How to Apply: Interested individuals should apply by following this link: https://www.alaskawhalefoundation.org/call-for-volunteers You will need to include a link (i.e., in Google Drive or similar) to a CV, brief cover letter (no more than 500 words), and contact information for two references in a single PDF file. When selecting date preferences, applicants should include all dates for which they are available. Priority will be given to US-based applicants. Alaska-based applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications should be submitted no later than Tuesday, December 31, 2024 @ 11:59 pm PST. Qualified candidates will be contacted within two weeks to set up interviews, and final decisions will be made no later than January 31, 2025. Further announcements - including notification that positions have been filled - will be posted on Alaska Whale Foundation’s social media pages. For more information contact: dbloch@alaskawhalefoundation.org<mailto:dbloch@alaskawhalefoundation.org>