Dear MARMAM team,


Please see the 2019 Job Posting information below - submitted for inclusion in the MARMAM email blasts - a seasonal staff position at California Wildlife Center, in the Marine Mammal department.



CWC 2019 Job Announcement


California Wildlife Center is excited to announce the following seasonal staff position for 2019!  The position of Marine Program Assistant (MPA) is available.  We are looking to build a qualified team of responders and rehabilitators to work in our growing Marine Department.  California Wildlife Center is located in Malibu, California, and responds to reports of stranded marine mammals 365 days a year.  Our rehabilitation facility is active during the region’s period of highest strandings, which is January through July. 

 

Job Overview

This is a full-time (40 hours/week) non-exempt seasonal position, running from January through mid-June. 
The MPA will perform all duties of a marine mammal rehabilitator including, but not limited to: large animal restraint, patient intakes, oversee and perform marine mammal husbandry tasks, administer medication and fluid therapies, gavage feeding of seals and sea lions, assist with patient releases, maintain all rehabilitation equipment and enclosures. CWC general marine mammal program support. Marine animal response and transport. Volunteer and intern training and leadership.

 

Qualifications


At least two years’ direct experience in marine mammal rehabilitation and husbandry.
Excellent public relations skills.
Commitment to professionalism.

Preference will be given to those with BA/BS or higher degree in marine or biology related fields of study.

 

If you are interested in applying for the position, please visit California Wildlife Center’s website at http://cawildlife.org/employment/#toggle-id-4 for more details (click on the "get involved" tab).


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 rehabilitation, and treatment of avian and terrestrial wildlife in our rehabilitation hospital.  


Thank you,

Michael Remski

Marine Program Manager