Cape Ann Whale Watch is accepting applications for its Field Research and Environmental Education Internship. We work to educate passengers on our whale watch boat about marine life and the oceans to foster a sense of importance and personal responsibility in doing a part to contribute to the well being and conservation of the environment. This internship will allow you to gain hands-on experience in research, educational techniques, and the general workings of being on a whale watch boat. Interns are the core of the education program at Cape Ann Whale Watch. They work collaboratively with the naturalist to help accomplish our goal of educating people about whales and fostering a stronger appreciation and respect for whales and the ocean environment. Educators circulate the boat with hands-on teaching tools to educate the public about whales and their environment. Once the actual whale watching begins, the naturalist provides educational interpretive commentary while the interns collect data on whale behavior and identification for our research. Responsibilities: -Circulate the vessel using hands on teaching tools to educate passengers and are available to answer passengers' questions on a wide variety of topics- everything from whale behavior to ocean conservation. -Collect data and help to identify individual animals to contribute to ongoing research -Help with the general functioning of the whale watch vessel and provide a harbor tour to passengers at the beginning of each trip. -Attend and participate in weekly meetings, which cover topics of interest and relevance, and also provide opportunity for reflection and development among the group of educators. -Complete a project of their choice- past examples include creating a new teaching tool or developing a slide show for passengers to view while on board. Qualifications -Must have completed at least one year of college -Self-motivated and able to work with little supervision -Comfortable with talking to small and whole groups of passengers This internship is geared toward college students and recent graduates, however all who are interested are encouraged to apply. Applicants *do not need to be from the field of biology, and prior experience is not required- all training is provided.* The deadline for application is March 15, *however early application is strongly encouraged.* The whale watching season begins in early May and it runs through October. During this time, we ask that people can devote at least 10 weeks to the internship. This is an unpaid internship, and housing is not provided, but we will work with all the interns to find something suitable. It is your responsibility to arrange for college credit if you choose, and we will help you to complete your college's requirements.For full internship details, visit http://seethewhales.com/index.php?link=internship If you are interested please send a resume, cover letter, two written letters of recommendation, and an unofficial transcript to: lbelliveau@worcester.edu or Cape Ann Whale Watch PO BOX 345 Gloucester, Ma 01930 Attn: Laura Laura Lilly (978) 302-5802