The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) is currently accepting applications for Fall Marine Mammal Stranding Internships. IFAW is an international non-profit organization. This internship is based out of our International Operations Center in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts, USA. IFAW's Marine Mammal Rescue and Research program is a federally authorized program dedicated to marine mammal stranding response on Cape Cod and southeastern Massachusetts. Our division's mission is to promote the conservation of marine mammal species and their habitat by improving the rescue and humane care of stranded marine mammals, advancing stranding science, and increasing public awareness through education. Cape Cod is a marine mammal stranding "hot spot," with an average of over 240 stranding events occurring each year. These stranding events include live and dead seals, whales, porpoises, and dolphins. Interns are cross-trained in all aspects of the program but are assigned to a focus area of either necropsy or response. Qualifying, returning interns may apply for the veterinary assistant internship as well. Interns must be at least 18 years old, must possess a valid driver's license and secure reliable transportation, be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, or have graduated within 2 years, must be of good physical fitness, able to lift/carry 40lbs, walk long distances in difficult terrain, be comfortable on small boats in nearshore waters, able to swim, and work in harsh weather conditions. Interns must be able to commit to a minimum 3 days a week for the duration of the internship session. Schedules will include at least 1 weekend day and may include holidays. Fall Session 2018 (September 5, 2018 - mid January 2019) Complete Applications due June 1, 2018 * Cover letter, resume', and contact information for 3 references. For more information / To apply Click on or copy into your browser: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/INT1059IFFA/JobBoard/17b588a3-808b-4bc9-aea8-... Fall intern orientation will be held September 5, 6, and 7, 2018. Accepted interns are required to attend all 3 days of training. Kristen Patchett | Stranding Coordinator Marine Mammal Rescue and Research ___________________________________________________________ IFAW - International Fund for Animal Welfare International Operations Center 290 Summer Street - Yarmouth Port, MA 02675 tel. 1.508.744.2171 email. kpatchett@ifaw.org<mailto:kpatchett@ifaw.org> Saving Animals in Crisis Around the World www.ifaw.org<http://www.ifaw.org/> The content of this email is intended only for the use of the above-named addressee and may contain information that is confidential, proprietary, and/or legally privileged. Please notify the sender if you received this email in error.