The National Marine Life Center, a non-profit marine animal
rehabilitation, education, and science center in Buzzards Bay, MA is
seeking qualified applicants for our summer internship programs.
Internships are available in marine animal rehabilitation & education,
as well as marketing/development. Please read the job descriptions
below, and if interested, apply as directed below.
Marine Animal Rehabilitation & Education Internship
Animal Care Responsibilities- Depending on need and case load, interns
will assist with the care of the NMLC rehabilitation patients including
seals, sea turtles, and freshwater turtles. Animal Care duties will
include animal restraint, cleaning, disinfecting tanks, equipment, and
environmental enrichment devices, food preparation, administering feeds
including tube feeding, record keeping, maintenance, and water quality
testing. Interns will also assist animal care staff with medical
procedures, admission exams, and 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 and conservation.
Interns will assist in the gift shop, assist with various office
projects, create displays for the Discovery 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,
and will be required to attend regularly scheduled intern meetings.
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; summer interns
should be available to work from May 23, 2o15 – August 15, 2015.
-Interns should expect to work 35-40 hours per week which will include
early morning and/or late night seal feedings.
-If an intern plans to receive school credit for an internship they must
notify staff prior to the internship start date, and it will be the
responsibility of the applicant to ensure all required paperwork is
completed and submitted.
To Apply- Send your resume, cover letter, and one letter of reference to
Kate Shaffer & Margot Madden at [email protected] or PO Box 269, Buzzards
Bay, Massachusetts 02532. Applications must be received by August 1 for
the fall semester, November 30 for the spring semester, or February 28
for the summer semester.
Marketing/Development Internship
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, Deals for Seals Yard
Sale, and The Spectacle of the Trees. Specific activities include:
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
-Maintaining social media outlets: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest,
YouTube, & Instagram.
-Maintaining our WordPress 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.
-Update NMLC’s marketing plan, social media policy, media policy, &
other communications 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 and attention to detail.
-Must be outgoing and personable with good social and conversational
skills.
-Have knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and social media outlets,
including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, YouTube & blogging
-Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
-Intern must be able to commit to at least three months; summer interns
should be available from May 23, 2015-August 15, 2015.
-Intern should expect to work 20-24 hours per week, including weekends,
evenings, & holidays.
-If an intern plans to receive school credit for an internship they must
notify staff prior to the internship start date, and it will be the
responsibility of the applicant to ensure all required paperwork is
completed and submitted.
-This position is unpaid. Interns must have their own transportation.
Housing is not provided, but NMLC will offer suggestions.
To Apply: Send your resume, cover letter, and one letter of reference to
Kate Shaffer and Ashley Bolbrock at [email protected] or PO Box 269,
Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, 02532. Applications must be received by
August 1 for the fall semester, November 30 for the spring semester, or
February 28 for the summer.
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Margot Madden
Animal Care and Programs Assistant
National Marine Life Center
PO Box 269, 120 Main St
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
P (508) 743-9888
F (508) 759-5477
[email protected]
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