POSITION ANNOUCMENT - 2 Internships available at Seal Rescue Ireland 1. Marine Mammal Rehabilitation Internship 2. Marine Strandings and Education Internship Seal Rescue Ireland is a very busy marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation facility located in Courtown Ireland. It is the only seal rehabilitation facility in Ireland and responds to strandings along the entire coast of Ireland. Most strandings are Grey and Common Seal pups who have been wounded, orphaned or injured. The facility is currently accepting applications for their winter internships. This is a full time position for a minimum of eight weeks. Priority will be given to candidates who can start immediately and stay a longer period of time. MARINE MAMMAL REHABILITATION INTERNSHIP Job Summary: This position provides the intern with work experience in the rescue and rehabilitation of stranded marine mammals. The candidate is responsible for assisting in the daily husbandry care and maintenance of rehabilitation animals (cleaning, food prep, visitor talks, etc.). Participation in the rescue groups educational program and fundraising program are required. We are a small facility so interns are expose to many different aspects of what it takes to run a rehab facility. Each intern will be responsible for planning one fundraiser or similar project. Requirements: Applicants must have a background or interest in areas of study such as Pre-Vet, Biology, Zoology, or any other animal related field. Applicants must have the ability to understand and follow written and oral instruction, and have effective communication skills. Applicants should be agile with a good sense of balance in order to maneuver around the exhibits and holding areas, and must be able to lift 50 pounds. Applicants must possess the ability to adapt to an ever-changing work environment, and be available to work nights, weekends and holidays. Public speaking skills are highly encouraged. Previous animal care and handling skills are preferred. MARINE STRANDINGS AND EDUCATION INTERNSHIP Job Summary: This position will provides the intern with work experience in all aspects of a rescue and rehabilitation centre with primary focus in the educational program and stranding department. The intern will be expected to oversee the educational program and help with its development, plan/attend outreach events, assist with fundraiser events, and develop educational materials. The candidate is also responsible for working at the centre by assisting with marine mammal stranding calls and organizing rescues/transports. There may be some involvement in assisting in the husbandry care and maintenance of rehabilitation animals if interested. Requirements: Applicants must have a background or interest in areas of study such as Pre-Vet, Biology, Zoology, Education, or any other related field. Applicants must be organized, personable, and have ability to plan events. Background knowledge of marine mammals is preferred but not required. Having people skills, ability to speak clearly on the phone, being comfortable around children and ability to speak to a crowd is a must. Looking for a highly motivated individual who will take our stranding response and education program to the next level. Applicants must possess the ability to adapt to an ever-changing work environment, and be available to work nights, weekends and holidays. Both positions are unpaid positions. Intern housing is available at 70 Euro/Week (includes food) if desired. Interns are responsible for all travel expenses. Send a resume and cover letter to: sealrescueireland@gmail.com (Attention: Winter Internship: Rehabilitation or Winter Internship:Strandings) Email or call Rehab Manger, Meadow Greenwood, for a full job description or any questions. Telephone: 087 1955 393 www.sealrescueireland.org www.facebook.com/sealrescueireland