STRANDING
DEPARTMENT INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT
The
Stranding Department of The Marine Mammal Center is seeking applicants for
internships working with stranded pinnipeds, cetaceans and sea otters. These
positions are unpaid.
Internship
Opportunities are available at the following locations.
ˇ
San
Luis Obispo Operations in Morro Bay
ˇ
Monterey
Bay Operations in Moss Landing
ˇ
Main
Hospital in Sausalito
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.
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
Marine Mammal Center
Marin
Headlands
2000
Bunker Road
Sausalito,
California 94965
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 February 1 and the last available internship beginning June 14.
|
Internship
Period |
Application
Deadline |
Interviews |
Notification
of acceptance |
Approximate
Internship Time |
|
Spring |
February
8, 2010 |
February
12, 2010 |
February
19, 2010 |
April
– June 2010 |
|
Summer |
February
8, 2010 |
February
19, 2010 |
February
26, 2010 |
June
– August 2010 |
|
Fall |
June
7, 2010 |
June
11, 2010 |
June
14, 2010 |
August
– Sept. 2010 |
|
Winter |
July
19, 2010 |
July
23, 2010 |
July
26, 2010 |
Oct
– December 2010 |
Celebrating
its 35th year in 2010, 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 15,700 California sea lions, elephant seals,
porpoises, and other marine life. The Center uniquely combines its
rehabilitation program with scientific discovery and education programs to
advance the understanding of marine mammal health, ocean health and
conservation. For more information, please visit our website at www.marinemammalcenter.org. The Center is
an Equal Opportunity Employer.