Marine Mammal Stranding Response Internships Available at California Wildlife Center Summary/Program Description 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 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, including logistics, assessment, capture/restraint, transport to the marine mammal rehabilitation facility, and public relations. In addition, interns will provide support to CWC Hospital staff in animal husbandry tasks for avian and terrestrial wildlife. Dates: 8-week Internships for 2012 Spring Session: March 14 - May 9 (2 positions available) Summer Session: May 16 - July 11 (2 positions available) There is some flexibility of start dates. Time Commitment: Spring Session - 3 days/week; minimum 24 hours/week Summer Session - 4 days/week; minimum 32 hours/week Intern Responsibilities Under supervision of Marine Mammal staff, duties will include: -Answering and responding to all calls, pages and messages concerning marine mammals in a timely and courteous manner -Assessing stranded marine mammals -Coordinating and leading responder team in the capture and handling of stranded marine mammals needing medical attention -Coordinating transport of stranded marine mammals to the rehabilitation facility -Completion of NMFS Level A data sheets. Maintaining detailed database records of Malibu strandings, including reports of stranding, human interaction issues, etc. -Assist with marine mammal necropsy and sample collection -Ensuring marine mammal-designated equipment is kept in clean working order -Maintaining good rapport with representatives of various public agencies Intern Qualifications The internship is open to all applicants at least 18 years of age or older. Undergraduate students and non-students alike are encouraged to apply. 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. Housing/Transportation Housing and transportation are the responsibility of the intern. Must have own transportation and current driver's license. Very limited on-site housing is available (i.e., up to 2 individuals at a time). All individuals selected for on-site housing, regardless of Session, will be required to complete 40 hours/week. Application Process Interested individuals must send the following: -Letter of intent -Resume -Two letters of reference Your letter of intent must state the Session you are applying for and detail interests, experience, housing accommodations and availability. 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 If you would like to find out more about our Organization, please visit our website at http://www.cawildlife.org