Marine Mammals internships

The Stranding Department of The Marine Mammal Center is seeking applicants for spring/summer 2005 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 covering the animal hotline and rotating the o/c pager. Interns will also 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 and Qualifications:
The internship is open to all applicants at least 18 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, 4 days a week, at least 30 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.
Successful applicants should demonstrate excellent communication skills and have practical computer knowledge with programs such as Word, Access, Excel and Filemaker Pro. All applicants should be in good general health, as the internship position requires a fair amount of physical activity.
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a resume 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
Attn: Erin Brodie
Marin Headlands (GGNRA)
1065 Fort Cronkhite=20
Sausalito, California 94965
Or via email to: BrodieE@tmmc.org
There is some flexibility on the start date of each position, with the earliest start date of March 14 and the last available internship beginning July 1. All applications are due no later than February 18, 2005. Initial phone interviews will be conducted during the last week of February. Intern applicants will be notified of their acceptance by the first of March.


Celebrating its 30th year in 2005, The Marine Mammal Center is a non-profit hospital dedicated to the rescue and release of ill and injured marine mammals, and to research about their health and diseases. Volunteers and staff have treated more than 10,000 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. www.marinemammalcenter.org

Erin Brodie
Stranding Coordinator
The Marine Mammal Center
1065 Fort Cronkhite
Sausalito, Ca 94965
phone: 415-289-7371
fax: 415-289-7376
email: brodiee@tmmc.org