California Wildlife Center in Malibu is offering internship positions in our Marine Mammal Response and Rehabilitation Department during spring and summer of 2015.

Summary of Program
The California Wildlife Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of injured, orphaned and sick native wildlife.  CWC fulfills this mission through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, and treatment of avian and terrestrial wildlife in our rehabilitation hospital.   This internship will provide an exciting and challenging educational experience in the marine mammal field, while also allowing for additional hands-on experience with other native California wildlife.  The interns will be working closely with the Marine Mammal program staff in all aspects of stranding response and rehabilitation, including logistics, assessment, capture/restraint, transportation, husbandry, and public relations.   In addition, interns will provide support to CWC Hospital staff in animal husbandry tasks for avian and terrestrial wildlife.

Intern Qualifications
The internship is open to all applicants at least 18 years of age or older.  If the intern intends to receive academic credit, the intern will be responsible for making all arrangements with their educational institutions. Due to the unpredictable nature of marine mammal stranding response, interns may sometimes be required to work beyond their normal scheduled hours.   Interns must be able and willing to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.  Interns will be required to have good physical strength and the ability to lift/carry 50 lbs. Interns need to have the ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment.  Animal care and/or marine mammal experience is a plus but not required.  Applicant must demonstrate proof of negative TB test within the past year and a current tetanus vaccination.

Intern Responsibilities
Assess stranded marine mammals.
Coordinate and lead responder team in the capture and handling of stranded marine mammals needing medical attention.
Coordinate transport of stranded marine mammals to the rehabilitation facility.
Complete NMFS Level A data sheets while maintaining detailed database records.
Assist with marine mammal necropsy and sample collection.
Assist in daily husbandry tasks of marine mammals admitted to the on-site rehabilitation facility.
Work closely with Marine Department staff to provide patient-specific rehabilitative care.
Maintain good rapport with representatives of various agencies.

Program Dates
All sessions are six weeks long.  32 hour per week minimum time commitment.  Two positions available per session.  Start and end dates are somewhat flexible.
Session I:  Mid-February to end of March
Session II:  Mid-March to beginning of May
Session III:  End of April to beginning of June
Session IV:  Beginning of June to mid-July

Application Deadlines
Sessions I & II applications due January 15.
Sessions III & IV applications due March 31.

Other Information
Internships are unpaid.  Housing and transportation are the responsibility of the intern.  Must have own transportation and current drivers license.  Very limited on-site housing available at no cost.  All individuals selected for on-site housing will be required to complete 40 hours per week.

Application Process
Interested individuals must send the following:
-Letter of intent
-Resume
-Two letters of reference
-Proof of vaccinations (tetanus)
Your letter of intent must state the Session (please choose no more than two) you are applying for and detail interests, experience, housing accommodations requested and availability.

Please submit the above items via regular mail or email (preferred) to:
California Wildlife Center
Attn: Jeff Hall
P.O. Box 2022
Malibu, CA  90265
Email:  jeff@cawildlife.org

Please visit our website for more information: www.cawildlife.org.

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JEFF Hall
Marine Program Manager
California Wildlife Center