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.
·
San
Luis Obispo Operations (summer only)
·
Monterey
Bay Operations (summer only)
·
Main
Hospital in Sausalito
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 on-site pinnipeds. Other duties
may include: participation in training classes, data entry and tracking,
maintaining rescue equipment and assorted miscellaneous tasks.
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 September
12.
|
Internship
Period |
Application
Deadline |
Interviews |
Notification
of acceptance |
Approximate
Internship Time |
|
Winter |
November
1, 2010 |
November
8, 2010 |
November
22, 2010 |
February
– April 2011 |
|
Spring |
February
7, 2011 |
February
14, 2011 |
February
28, 2011 |
April
– June 2011 |
|
Summer |
February
7, 2011 |
February
21, 2011 |
February
28, 2011 |
June
– August 2011 |
|
Fall |
May
23, 2011 |
May
30, 2011 |
June
6, 2011 |
Sept
- November 2011 |
Celebrating
its 36th year in 2011, 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 16,600 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