PINNIPED RESCUE/REHABILITATION INTERNSHIPS

The Northcoast Marine Mammal Center in Crescent City, California is seeking applicants for two internship positions during the Spring and Summer of 2010.  The Spring internship begins in April 2010 and the Summer internship starts in July 2010, although there is some flexibility with the start dates.  These positions are unpaid, volunteer positions, and selected interns will be responsible for travel to and from Crescent City. 

Program Description:
The internships are designed to give exceptional hands-on experience with all aspects of rescue and rehabilitation of marine mammals.  The Spring internship will be focused on elephant seals and harbor seals, and the Summer internship will focus mainly on California sea lions.  Both interns will work closely with staff and volunteers in all aspects of marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation.  Interns will be required to assist with animal care duties (feed preparations, medical charting, and pen cleaning, wound care) for all on-site pinnipeds.  In addition, interns will have the opportunity to participate in marine mammal rescues throughout the NMMC’s response area, which extends along 200 miles of rugged coastline in Northern California.  Interns will also have the opportunity to assist with the release of rehabilitated marine mammals.  Other duties may include: participation in training classes, data entry and tracking, maintaining rescue equipment, education and outreach activities in local schools and community events, and assorted miscellaneous tasks. 

Intern Responsibilities & Qualifications:
The internship is open to all applicants 21 years of age or older, with an avid interest in marine biology, zoology, general biology, policy or a related field.  Internships are for a three month period.  Interns must be willing to work long hours on a flexible and demanding schedule which may include weekends, holidays, and irregular work hours.  Interns should be in good physical health and have the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.  A successful candidate must also be able to work well with others under stressful conditions.  Applicants should also demonstrate excellent communication skills and have practical computer knowledge with programs such as Word, Access, and Excel.

Application Process:

Interested applicants should send a cover letter indicating which internship they are interested in, a resume, and three references to the following address:
Northcoast Marine Mammal Center
424 Howe Drive

Crescent City, CA  95531
No phone calls please.
Or via email to:  monica@northcoastmmc.org 

Applications for the Spring internship must be received by February 15, 2010 and applications for the Summer internships are due by May 1, 2010.