Whale and Dolphin Conservation's North American office is excited to offer a 12-week Conservation Outreach Internship to entry-level candidates interested in marine conservation. This opportunity will provide interns with transferable job skills and insight to the inner workings of a non-profit focused on the conservation of marine mammals. This position is best suited for those who may not yet have practical experience in this field. Applicants should be eager to dive into new experiences and enjoy having a variety of tasks to work on. The primary responsibilities of this role focus on the implementation of WDC's boater outreach programs (See A Spout<https://us.whales.org/whales-dolphins/science/see-a-spout-for-recreational-boaters/>, Whale SENSE<https://us.whales.org/whales-dolphins/science/whale-sense-responsible-whale-watching/>, Sharing the Seas<https://us.whales.org/whales-dolphins/science/sharing-the-seas-safe-boating-for-sailors/>) Interns will build a strong set of skills working on components of these programs related to public outreach, including social media strategies, highlighting best practices, and communicating with stakeholders and project partners, while helping to track program budgets and fund allocations. Occasional opportunities to see whales at sea may also be possible, though no part of this position requires being in the water. Upon completion of the internship, candidates will gain experience in: * Effective communication with a variety of audiences * Project and resource management * Day-to-day operations of a non-profit * How to engage with stakeholders * Program implementation and monitoring * Using a variety of platforms for outreach, including Canva, WordPress, and Facebook Logistics We have one open position in 2022 for this temporary, full-time internship, which is available as early as May. We will consider both in-person and remote candidates to fill this role, which is a desk-based position. Regardless of whether in-person or remote, candidates must be able to demonstrate that they are legally eligible to work in the U.S. by the proposed starting date. If the internship will be in-person, successful candidates will need to make their own arrangements, as needed, for housing and transportation to and from the WDC office in Plymouth, MA, USA. Remote interns will need access to a computer and reliable internet access for the duration of the internship, and be available to work the majority of the time between the hours of 9am-5pm EDT. Successful candidates are expected to work 40 hours a week for the 12 week period of the program; they will be compensated at a rate of $15/hour and a sum not to exceed $7,200 over the course of the 12 weeks. Applicants must be 18 years or older and fluent in English. WDC will assist interested students in obtaining credits for the program through their college or university. Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Whale and Dolphin Conservation embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We recognize that the field of marine mammal research and conservation lacks diversity, including within our own organization. WDC is dedicated to creating inclusive opportunities which represent diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. For additional details about this internship opportunity, visit our website: us.whales.org/internships Monica Pepe Policy Manager Conservation and Education Pronouns: she, her, hers Telephone: +1 508 746 2522 WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation 7 Nelson Street Plymouth, MA 02360-4044 United States whales.org<http://whales.org> [WDC - Protecting Whales and Dolphins for over 30 years]<https://whales.org/> [WDC on Facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/uswhalesorg> [WDC North America on Twitter] <https://www.twitter.com/whales_org> [WDC on Instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/whales_org> [WDC on YouTube] <https://www.youtube.com/whalesorg> [WDC Blogs] <https://us.whales.org/category/news/> [WDC E-Newsletter] <https://us.whales.org/> [WDC on GuideStar]<https://www.guidestar.org/profile/02-0749188> ________________________________ Whale and Dolphin Conservation ("WDC"), Inc. is an IRS recognized 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Your contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. WDC, 7 Nelson Street, Plymouth, MA 02360-4044 Tel: +1 (508) 746-2522 This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the company. Finally, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. ________________________________
