Job Opening: Assistant Marine Mammal Stranding Coordinator
Summary/Position Description: California Wildlife Center (CWC) in Malibu, California is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of injured, orphaned and sick native wildlife. CWC fulfills this mission through marine mammal rescue, treatment of avian and terrestrial wildlife in our rehabilitation hospital, and release of rehabilitated animals back to the wild. CWC is seeking a candidate to fill the part-time grant-funded position of Assistant Marine Mammal Stranding Coordinator. This person is responsible for helping to manage the day-to-day activities of the Stranding Department. He/she will coordinate, oversee and participate in the assessment, rescue and transport of sick and/or injured marine mammals (primarily pinnipeds) to the Marine Mammal Care Center in San Pedro for rehabilitative care. These duties will include: * Responding to all marine mammal stranding reports in a timely and courteous manner. * Assessment of stranded marine mammals and determination of level of response needed. * Coordination and oversight of volunteer response teams in the capture and handling of stranded marine mammals. * Transport of sick/injured marine mammals to rehabilitation. * Maintaining detailed records of strandings. * Collection and preparation of biological samples from dead marine mammals. * Presentation of marine mammal assessment/rescue volunteer training programs. * Maintenance of stranding response equipment. Qualifications: Applicant must have at least two years' direct experience in marine mammal rescue (primarily pinnipeds), BA/BS or higher (preferably in a biological science) and supervisory experience with volunteers. He/she should have proven ability to effectively coordinate and oversee teams of people with varying skill levels, good written and verbal communication skills, and superior ability to work with and relate to a variety of people and organizations. This position requires physical strength and endurance including the lifting and carrying of heavy objects, walking distances on uneven rocky and sandy terrains, agility in the capture and caging of large mammals, and operation of a rescue vehicle. In order to operate the rescue vehicle the applicant must be at least 25 years old and have a good driving record. The candidate should be willing and able to work weekends and/or holidays. This position is part-time grant funded at a rate of $13.01 per hour with funding currently guaranteed through October, 2007. Application Process: Please apply in writing by providing a cover letter, resume and professional references to: Cynthia Reyes Director, Marine Mammal Response California Wildlife Center P.O. Box 2022 Malibu, California 90265 Or by Email (preferred): [EMAIL PROTECTED] This position will be filled as soon as an appropriate candidate is found. For more information about California Wildlife Center, please visit our website at www.californiawildlifecenter.org <http://www.californiawildlifecenter.org/>
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