THE MARINE MAMMAL CENTER
2009 STRANDING DEPARTMENT
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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.
Program Description:
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 all on-site pinnipeds.
Other duties may include: participation in training classes,
data entry and tracking, maintaining rescue equipment and
assorted miscellaneous tasks.
Intern Responsibilities &
Qualifications:
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 and
other physical tasks.
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
1065 Fort Cronkhite
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 1st and the last
available internship beginning June 15th.
| Internship Period |
Application Deadline |
Interviews |
Notification of
acceptance |
Approximate Internship
Time |
| Winter |
November 2, 2008 |
November 5-8, 2008 |
November 12, 2008 |
February - April 2009 |
| Spring |
February 2, 2009 |
February 9-10, 2009 |
February 13, 2009 |
April - June |
| Summer |
February 2, 2009 |
February 11-12, 2009 |
February 16, 2009 |
June - August |
Celebrating its 34th
year in 2009, 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 13,000 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.
