PINNIPED RESCUE/REHABILITATION INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT

The Northcoast Marine Mammal Center in Crescent City, CA seeks

applicants for a  spring and summer internship working with stranded

seals and sea lions.  The spring internship starts April 2008 and the

summer internship starts July 2008.  Start and end dates are flexible

with the chosen interns.  This is an unpaid position and chosen interns

are responsible for travel and housing may be provided for qualified

applicants.

Description:

The internship is designed to give exceptional hands-on experience with

stranded pinnipeds in a rehabilitation setting including Pacific harbor

seals, Northern elephant seals, California sea lions and potentially

Steller sea lions and Northern fur seals.  The interns will work closely

with NMMC staff and volunteers in all aspects of stranding response;

assessments, rescue, transport, rehabilitation, medical procedures,

necropsies, record keeping and research projects and education outreach.

Qualifications:

The internship is open to all applicants at least 18 years or older. 

Undergraduates, veterinary students and recent graduates are encourage

to apply.  Internships for academic credit are the responsibility of the

chosen intern.  Interns must be willing to work a flexible work schedule

which includes weekends and holidays.  Interns should be in good

physical health and strength and have the ability to lift and carry 50

lbs.  Interns must be able to work amongst a diverse group of new and

veteran volunteers.

Applying:

Interested individuals should send a cover letter indicating spring or

summer internship, and a resume including three references to be

considered.

Send to:

Lanni Hall, Director

Northcoast Marine Mammal Center

424 Howe Drive

Crescent City, CA  95531

(707) 465-6265

or email to:

lhall@northcoastmmc.org

or fax to:

(707) 465-6292