Defenders of Wildlife Marine Program Assistant (P/T - temporary) Summer 2006 Defenders of Wildlife, a leading conservation organization with over 480,000 members and supporters, is hiring a paid temporary part-time assistant to work with the California Marine Program Associate in coordinating and participating with the activities surrounding the 2006 Sea Otter Awareness Week, September 24-October 1. Our Sea Otter Awareness Week focuses on the sea otter and its role as a keystone species and indicator species for the nearshore marine environment in which it resides. Description: The assistant will work with the Marine Program Associate to set-up local and national events surrounding Sea Otter Awareness Week, as well as a variety of miscellaneous administrative tasks related to organizing the week. The assistant will be working with local and national marine institutions (aquariums, zoos, research facilities, etc.) to assist in setting up both local and national celebrations/events focusing on public awareness of sea otters. Some travel within California will be necessary (Santa Barbara, San Francisco, and other areas). In addition, the assistant will work with the Marine Program Associate to get California coastal mayors to adopt, by proclamation, Sea Otter Awareness Week as an official week of recognition. Finally, the assistant will work with the Marine Program Associate to conduct outreach to the Latino communities throughout California. We will provide a salary of $10/hour for three months (July-September). Interested candidates must be able to make a 3-month commitment. All out of pocket expenses (i.e, phone, travel, etc.) will be covered. Required Qualifications: · The assistant will be expected to work 20-25 hours per week out of his/her home, with supervision from Defenders of Wildlife's marine program office in Moss Landing, CA. The assistant must be based in the Monterey Bay area or be able to find temporary housing in the Monterey Bay Area. · Strong writing, communication and organizational skills. · High level of proficiency with various computer programs, including word processing and Internet browser software. · Successful candidate will provide his/her own workspace, transportation, phone, computer and printer. Office supplies will be provided by Defenders of Wildlife. · Ability to work independently. · Strong interest in and commitment to wildlife and marine conservation. Desired Qualifications: · Ability to speak and understand Spanish. · Previous experience with event coordination. How To Apply: Applicants should forward a cover letter and resume to: Defenders of Wildlife Attn: Jim Curland Sea Otter Awareness Week Marine Program Assistant Search P.O. Box 959 Moss Landing, CA 95039 FAX: (831) 726-9010 jcurland@defenders.org Please save resources and email your application. DEADLINE: May 31, 2006 -- Jim Curland, Marine Program Associate Defenders of Wildlife P.O. Box 959 Moss Landing, CA. 95039 831-726-9010 (phone) 831-726-9020 (fax) Defenders of Wildlife is dedicated to the protection of all native wild animals and plants in their natural communities. We focus our programs on what scientists consider two of the most serious environmental threats to the planet: the accelerating rate of extinction of species and the associated loss of biological diversity, and habitat alteration and destruction. Long known for our leadership on endangered species issues, Defenders of Wildlife also advocates new approaches to wildlife conservation that will help keep species from becoming endangered. Our programs encourage protection of entire ecosystems and interconnected habitats while protecting predators that serve as indicator species for ecosystem health. http://www.defenders.org http://www.kidsplanet.org http://www.defenders.org/wildlife/new/seaotters.html (Defenders' Main Sea Otter Page) http://www.kidsplanet.org/espanol/espint.html (Defenders' Sea Otter Teaching Unit) http://www.defenders.org/wildlife/new/marine.html (Defenders' Marine Program Page) http://www.defenders.org/california/marine.html (Defenders' California Marine Program Page)