[MARMAM] Animal Care and Education Internship

[Intern Coordinator]

Seal Rescue Ireland: Animal Care and Education Internship

Seal Rescue Ireland (SRI) is a very busy marine animal rescue and
rehabilitation facility located in Courtown, Co. Wexford. It is the only
seal rehabilitation facility in the Republic of Ireland and is responds to
strandings nationwide. Most distressed seal calls are for Grey and Common
Seal pups which have become injured, orphaned or sick. In addition, SRI
promotes public engagement in sustainability and ocean conservation through
active education, outreach and research activities. The facility is
accepting applicants for positions in their challenging and exciting
internship program for start dates year round. This is a full time position
for a minimum of 12 weeks, however priority will be given to candidates who
can stay longer. Free room and board may be offered if the intern excels
and is invited to stay longer.

Reports to:  Animal Care Manager

Job Summary: The position provides the intern with hands on rescue and
rehabilitation experience with stranded marine mammals.  The candidate is
responsible for assisting in the daily care and maintenance of
rehabilitation animals as well as providing educational tours to the
public. Interns will spend half their time in the hospital and the other
half of their time assisting with education, fundraising and clerical
tasks. The variation of responsibilities allows interns a broad
understanding of what it takes to operate a wildlife hospital and charity
organization. Each intern will be responsible for independently planning
one fundraiser project. Interns that excel may be offered additional levels
of responsibility as specialized program coordinators to develop further
skill sets. Promoted interns who can commit to longer terms can potentially
lead to compensation of room and board.

Requirements:  For consideration, applicants must have a background or
interest in areas of study such as Pre-Vet, Biology, Zoology, Marine
Biology or other animal related field. Applicants must have the ability to
understand and follow written and oral instruction, and have effective
communication skills.  Applicants should be agile with a good sense of
balance in order to maneuver around the exhibits and holding areas, and
must be physically fit and able to lift 25 kg. Applicants must possess the
ability to adapt to a high paced, ever-changing work environment, possess a
good work ethic and positive attitude. They must also be available to work
long hours, nights, weekends and holidays. Previous animal care and
handling experience as well as public speaking skills are preferred,
however interns will be trained to develop skills in these areas.

Duties Include:

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   Daily animal diet preparations and routine cleaning of enclosures and
   work areas.
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   Assist with rescue and release of stranded animals.
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   Take shifts overseeing the stranding hotline and coordinating seal
   rescue and transport.
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   Assist in the care and maintenance of the Centre’s rehabilitation
   animals (feeding, restraining, medical treatment, daily care).
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   Help ensure that the clinical areas are stocked, hygienic and prepared
   to receive animals.
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   Maintain and update medical records.
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   Provide assistance to management and rehabilitation staff as needed.
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   Assist with fundraisers and educational events.
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   Assist with clerical duties and office work as needed (you will gain
   experience in all aspects of how a rehabilitation centre operates)
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   Participate in educational talks and tours.
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   Performs other duties relating to the Centre’s goals and mission
   statement as required.


This is an unpaid position. Intern housing is available for 90 Euro/week
(including food) on a first come first served basis . Interns are
responsible for all travel expenses.

Please visit our website to download the application form. Then send your
resume, cover letter and application form to:

Attention: Animal Care and Education Internship int...@sealrescueireland.org

Telephone: 053 942 4980 http://www.sealrescueireland.org/internships/

Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/sealrescueireland
Registered Charity Number: 20108519
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[MARMAM] Spring Internship - Northcoast Marine Mammal Center

[NMMC Volunteer]

Spring Internship - Northcoast Marine Mammal Center



The Northcoast Marine Mammal Center in Crescent City, CA, is seeking applicants 
for several internships in marine mammal stranding response and rehabilitation. 
Internships are 3-6 months, unpaid, and no housing is provided. Applicants will 
be living and working in Crescent City, CA. The spring term (Harbor Seal 
Pupping Season) is the busiest and most "hands-on" term at NMMC. The spring 
term begins on or around March 4th. There are three internships available.

Interns will have the opportunity to participate in:

  *   marine mammal rescue and release
  *   marine mammal health assessment
  *   food preparation and feeding patients
  *   wound care and medication administration
  *   observing surgery and necropsy
  *   cleaning pens, pools, kennels and hospital facility

Qualifications:


  *   must be at least 19 years old.
  *   must be enrolled or have graduated from an undergraduate or graduate 
program in a related field.
  *   must be physically fit with the ability to lift 50lbs and walk long 
distances on the beach in adverse conditions such as hot and cold temperatures, 
humidity, rain, and wind.
  *   must be willing to work 5 days a week including evenings, weekends, and 
holidays.
  *   must be self-motivated, articulate, mature, reliable, and responsible. 
Should work well independently as well as with a team.
  *   must possess a valid driver's license.
  *   must have experience with Microsoft Office; Word and Excel.
  *   if the intern intends to receive university credit for their internship, 
they are responsible for making all arrangements with their educational 
institution.
  *   this is an unpaid position with no housing provided. All interns are 
responsible for obtaining housing and transportation. A vehicle is preferred as 
public transportation is very limited and will not allow for participation in 
rescues which can occur on short notice.

To Apply: please include the following and submit via email to 
volunt...@northcoastmmc.org. Incomplete 
submissions will not be considered.

  *   A cover letter that includes the internship start date and preferred term 
length (3-month minimum).
  *   A current curriculum vitae/resume.
  *   Three reference contacts for individuals familiar with the applicant's 
academic/professional performance.

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[MARMAM] NDP Internship_February/March 2019

[Sea Search & Namibian Dolphin Project]

The Namibian Dolphin Project is an organization run by several independent
scientists based in southern Africa. We would like to invite students
enrolled in marine biology, ecology and zoology degrees that already have
some experience to apply for our internship period in February and March
2019.

During this fieldwork period we will be collecting a variety of different
data types including photo-identification, bioacoustics, eDNA, spatially
explicit capture-recapture and behavioural data. During this fieldwork
session fieldwork will focus on the small localised population of
bottlenose dolphins. We require interns with strong team work skills.
Previous small boat work and kayaking experience would be preferred and
preference will be given to interns that can commit to both months. There
is a fee associated with the internship and spots are limited.

We also still have some spaces available for our research internship in
June – August 2019. During which time interns will join an active research
programme during an intensive period of field work aiming to tackle a
number of research questions including long-term population monitoring
(photo ID and static acoustic monitoring), behavioural acoustics of
bottlenose dolphins (linking sounds to behaviours), behavioural and
acoustic responses to anthropogenic activities and response to stranded
cetaceans (refloatation/data collection). Our focal study species are
Heaviside's dolphins, a small population of common bottlenose dolphins and
humpback whales with additional data collection on right whales, sunfish (*Mola
mola*), African Penguins, sea turtles, jackals and Cape fur seals.
Internships are research focused with an emphasis on learning (and using)
field skills in cetacean research.
If you are interested in these placements please send a copy of your CV and
a letter of motivation to i...@seasearch.co.za and seasearchafr...@gmail.com
.

More information can be found on the Namibian Dolphin Project and our
umbrella organisation Sea Search Research and Conservation (including
publications) by following these links  (www.namibiandolphinproject.org/
http://seasearch.co.za/ )

Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions
regarding these internship opportunities.

Kind regards
Namibian Dolphin Project Team
www.namibiandolphinproject.org/

www.facebook.com/namibiandolphinproject
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