STRANDING DEPARTMENT INTERNSHIP
ANNOUNCEMENT
The Stranding Depart
Program Description:
The Stranding Department Internship is an exciting opportunity for
individuals who are interested in increasing their experience and knowledge of
marine mammal behavior and the Marine Mammal Stranding Network. Interns will
be responsible for answering the animal hotline and rotating the after hours
on-call. Interns will coordinate rescue and triage response throughout the
Center’s 600-mile rescue range. Interns will have the opportunity to participate
in marine mammal rescues and releases. In addition, interns will be required
to assist with animal care duties (feed preparations, medical charting, and pen
cleaning) for all on-site pinnipeds. Other duties may include: participation
in training classes, data entry and tracking, maintaining rescue equipment and assorted
miscellaneous tasks.
Intern Responsibilities & Qualifications:
The internship is open to all applicants 21 years of age or older, with
an avid interest in marine biology, zoology, general biology, policy or a
related field. If the intern intends to receive university credit for their
internship, they are responsible for making all arrangements with their
educational institution. Interns must be able to work for a minimum of 3
months, 5 days a week, at least 40 hours per week. Work schedule must be
flexible and may include weekends and holidays. This is an unpaid position and
all interns are responsible for obtaining housing and transportation.
Applicants should demonstrate excellent communication skills and have
practical computer knowledge with programs such as Word, Access, and Excel. This
internship position involves a fair amount of physical activity, such as:
lifting, restraining and moving animals and other physical tasks.
Interested
applicants are encouraged to submit a résumé that includes the names of three
references, and a cover letter detailing interests, experience, housing accommodations,
and availability. Please forward all application materials to the following
address:
The
Marin Headlands
Attn: Erin Brodie
Or via email to: BrodieE@TMMC.org
There is some flexibility on the start date of each position, with the
earliest start date of August 1 and the last available internship beginning October
12.
|
Internship Period |
Application Deadline |
Interviews |
Notification of acceptance |
Approximate Internship Time |
|
Fall |
June 15, 2009 |
June 18-19, 2009 |
June 23, 2009 |
August - October |
|
Winter |
August 1, 2009 |
August 6-7, 2009 |
August 15, 2009 |
October - December |
Celebrating its 34th year in 2009, The Marine Mammal Center
is a non-profit hospital dedicated to the rescue and release of sick, injured
or orphaned marine mammals, and to research about their health and diseases.
Volunteers and staff have treated more than 13,000
* Note
new address and fax number effective 1/15/09
Erin
Brodie
Stranding Coordinator
The Marine Mammal
Center
2000 Bunker Road
Fort Cronkhite
Sausalito, Ca 94965
phone: 415-289-7371
fax: 415-754-4050
email:
brodiee@tmmc.org