Allied Whale Intern/ Research Assistant Positions
Allied Whale, the marine mammal research lab of College of the Atlantic located in Bar Harbor, Maine, seeks 4 intern/research assistants for the 2013 field season. These are entry-level research positions designed to offer experience for individuals seeking to develop their professional careers in marine mammal research. Two three-month positions (June-August) and two five-month positions (June-October) are available. *Overview of position:* This is a unique internship program in that the selected individuals will have the opportunity to participate and receive training in a wide range of marine mammal research activities while receiving a small income. Allied Whale currently supports multiple field projects in the behavioral ecology and distributions of humpback and fin whales, the ongoing housing and maintenance of the North Atlantic humpback and fin whale photo ID catalogs, an active stranding response program, and a continued relationship with the local whale watch company. In addition, Allied Whale maintains the facilities on and conducts research from Mount Desert Rock, a remote offshore island. The interns play a critical role in the success of the field season and serve as support to all aspects of summer activities within Allied Whale. *Description of duties: *Once the season is in swing, interns will rotate through* *time on land and offshore. While on land, interns will take shifts of working as a Research Assistant (RA)/Deckhand for the Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co. and being on call for boat-based cetacean surveys on our research vessel. *On land: *Research responsibilities on the whale watch tours include searching for whales, photo-identification of whales and data collection/entry. Deckhand responsibilities include line handling, vessel cleaning, helping seasick passengers and passenger safety. RAs are also responsible for assisting the naturalist in promoting education and conservation programs on each trip. While on board our research vessel, interns will be responsible to participate in cetacean surveys along transect lines, computer data entry, and photo identification of whales. While not on the water, interns may freely structure their time to complete office work, assist with/develop independent projects, assist with stranding activities...or explore Acadia National Park! *Offshore: *Interns will have multiple shifts (at least a week in length) at our offshore research station Mount Desert Rock. While on the island, interns will participate in land-based whale monitoring from the lighthouse tower (with use of a theodolite), opportunistic small boat photo-identification data collection of whales, seal counts, and maintenance/construction projects at the station. *Pay/Housing*: Those accepted to the program are able to earn income by their work on the Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company. Deckhands are paid $50 a trip (at the height of summer, there are 3 trips running a day) plus considerable tips. Interns also receive free First Aid Certification. Housing in Bar Harbor is provided and mandatory for a fee. Rent is $375 a month during the summer when all four interns are present and increases to $500 a month Sept-October for the two five month interns. While at Mount Desert Rock, food is provided for free. *Qualifications: *Applicants should have a college background in biology and/or marine sciences. Previous experience in a research setting and knowledge of marine mammals are great advantages. Experience offshore and skills in small boat handling are also assets. Unfortunately, because of employment through the whale watch company, all interns must also be U.S. citizens. Most importantly, applicants must be positive in attitude, flexible to quickly changing schedules, able to work independently, and comfortable working on boats. Because of the community living situation both in Bar Harbor and on Mount Desert Island, applicants must get along well with others and be able to handle working in a team setting. These positions begin June 1st and applicants must be able to work through with no other commitments (excluding COA students). Please specify which position you are interested in (three of five month). Deadline of application is February 15th. Please send a *cover letter* detailing your reasons for applying, a *resume*, and *two letters of recommendation* to: Tanya Lubansky (tlubansky@gmail.com <alliedwhale@coa.edu>) with subject title “AW Interns 2013” -- Tanya Lubansky PhD Candidate Federated Department of Biological Sciences Rutgers University/NJIT Newark, NJ Research Associate Allied Whale College of the Atlantic Bar Harbor, ME Phone: 973-997-2603
The National Marine Life Center a marine animal rehabilitation, science, and education center in Buzzards Bay, MA is seeking qualified candidates to fill our summer internship positions. Animal Care/Education interns will assist staff and volunteers with animal husbandry, rehabilitation, and education projects, and Marketing/Development interns will assist with fundraising, public relations, and social media. For complete internship detail please visit http://nmlc.org/2012/12/nmlc-2013-internship-program-accepting-applications/ Animal Care/Education Internship Animal Care Responsibilities- Depending on need/case load interns will assist with the care of the NMLC rehabilitation patients including seals, sea turtles, diamondback Terrapins, and red bellied cooters. Animal Care duties will include cleaning and disinfecting tanks, equipment, and environmental enrichment devices, food preparation, administering feeds, record keeping, kitchen maintenance, and water quality testing. Interns will also assist animal care staff during medical procedures, with admission exams, and at release events. Education Responsibilities -Interns will assist with environmental education programs, including on-site programs, off-site programs, fairs, and festivals. Interns will assist in giving public presentations to guests of NMLC and educate them on marine animals, conservation, and the NMLC. Interns will assist in the gift shop, assist with various office projects, create displays for the learning center, and help create lesson plans and activities that are aligned with the Massachusetts State Frameworks. Other Responsibilities - Each intern will take on a project which they will work on for the duration of their internship. The project must be proposed by the student and agreed upon with the NMLC staff. At the end of the internship the intern will present the project to the staff, volunteers, and members of the public. Each intern will also be assigned a weekly chore to assist with the upkeep of the facility and equipment. Positions are unpaid, interns must have their own transportation, and housing is not provided, but NMLC will offer suggestions. Qualifications- The internship is open to students who are currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from an accredited college or university. High school students may also be considered. Preference will be given to students or recent graduates working towards biology, environmental studies, marine science, education, or other related fields. Intern should demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Students that are adaptable, responsible, hard working, willing to learn, and have attention to detail are encouraged to apply. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Interns must be able to commit to at least three months; start and end dates are flexible due to school schedules. Interns must work a minimum of 20 hours per week. To Apply- Send your resume, cover letter, and one letter of reference to Kate Shaffer at kshaffer@NMLC.org or PO Box 269, Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts 02532. Applications must be received by July 31st 2012 for the fall semester, November 30th 2012 for the spring semester, or March 1, 2013 for the summer semester. Marketing/Development Internship The NMLC is seeking a qualified individual interested in pursuing a career in non-profit marketing, development, or management. Responsibilities Promoting NMLC’s mission through appropriate publications and venues. Assisting with donor outreach and communications, including donor tracking, follow-up, and upkeep of the donor database. Updating community and website calendars with upcoming events and educational programs. Assist in the planning and execution of fundraising events including our annual Mermaid Ball, Feet Fins & Flippers 5K, and The Spectacle of the Trees. Creating event marketing materials Writing press releases Managing the 5K t-shirt design competition Recruiting event sponsors Recruiting donations for auction and raffle prizes Helping with event registration and day of preparations Upkeep of social media outlets including Facebook, Twitter, and our WordPress platform website. Research potential funding sources and apply for funding through grants and sponsorship programs. Update and edit current marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, direct mailings, and educational materials. Create & update NMLC’s marketing plan, social media policy, media policy, & other relevant communication policies Qualifications- The internship is open to students who are currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from an accredited college or university. Preference will be given to students or recent graduates in marketing, communications, or other related fields, strong written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills & attention to detail. Must be outgoing and personable with good social and conversational skills. Must have knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and social media outlets, including Facebook, Twitter, Youtube & blogging. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Interns must be able to commit to at least three months; start and end dates are flexible due to school schedules. Interns must work a minimum of 20 hours per week. This position is unpaid, and interns must have their own transportation, and housing. To Apply- Send your resume, cover letter, and one letter of reference to Kate Shaffer at kshaffer@NMLC.org or PO Box 269, Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts 02532. Applications must be received by February 22, 2013. Regards, Kate Shaffer Kate Shaffer Animal Care & Facilities Coordinator National Marine Life Center PO Box 269 120 Main St Buzzards Bay, MA 02532 (508)-743-9888 kshaffer@nmlc.org www.NMLC.org
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