Prácticas de educación en conservación para el Marine Mammal Center (trabajo en remoto) ~ Bioblogia.net

10 de septiembre de 2020

Prácticas de educación en conservación para el Marine Mammal Center (trabajo en remoto)

Conservation Education Internship (Remote) 
Learning & Community Department, Community Engagement Team


OUR MISSION

The Marine Mammal Center advances global conservation through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, scientific research, and education.


WHAT MOTIVATES OUR WORK

The ocean is in trouble. From the depletion of fish stocks to increasing ocean temperatures, human activity threatens marine ecosystems that are vital to the health of our ocean and all life on earth. As a critical first responder to these threats, The Marine Mammal Center is leading the field in ocean conservation through marine mammal rescue, veterinary medicine, science, and education. Marine mammals are ecosystem indicators, and these animals provide insights into human and ocean health threats. Together, we are taking action today to support a network of scientists and stewards to protect our shared ocean environment for future generations.


To advance our mission, we focus our work in three key program areas:


Animal Care: With a volunteer force numbering more than 1,200 and the support of a concerned public, the Center is able to respond to marine mammals in distress. Sick and injured animals are treated and rehabilitated at our state-of-the-art veterinary facilities where we care for our patients until they can be released back to their ocean home. Covering a rescue range that spans 600 miles of California coastline and the Big Island of Hawai‘i, the Center responds to more stranded marine mammals than any other organization in the world. Our sought-after experts are deployed locally and internationally to provide technical veterinary expertise and training on best practices ranging from anesthesia to disentanglement.
Scientific Research: The Center is a major contributor to the global body of research and knowledge about marine mammal medicine and health. Our veterinary experts develop new clinical techniques to improve marine mammal rehabilitation and care, and investigate the reasons why marine mammals strand and how these factors are connected to ecosystem and human health. Our scientists also investigate how marine mammals use and interact with their ocean environment to better understand and protect them from many threats. Learning from every animal we respond to and studying animals in the wild, our researchers identify novel diseases and pathogens, support endangered and threatened species conservation, identify and help mitigate human-caused threats and partner with scientists around the world on collaborative research that utilizes samples and data collected by the Center. Marine mammal health, ocean health and human health are inextricably linked, and our work advances knowledge of all three to benefit us all.
Education: As a teaching hospital, the Center serves as a vital training ground for veterinary professionals from across the globe, expanding the collective understanding and application of marine veterinary science and conservation. Our innovative school and public education programs build a sense of responsibility through a connection to marine mammals and the marine environment, inspiring future ocean stewards and promoting action to protect the ocean. Each year, these education programs and hands-on trainings reach more than 100,000 children and adults, supporting the next generation of informed scientists and engaged citizens who will care for and ensure the health of our ocean and environment.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

The Marine Mammal Center was founded in 1975 by three local citizens: Lloyd Smalley, Pat Arrigoni and Paul Maxwell. Since then, and thanks to their vision, the Center is now a global leader in marine mammal health, science and conservation and is the largest marine mammal hospital in the world. The Center operates physical locations in Sausalito, Morro Bay and Moss Landing, CA, as well as in Kona, Hawai‘i, and has an annual operating budget of $11.5M. A team of 80 staff and 1,200 actively engaged volunteers make the Center’s impact possible and keep the Center operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.



Our Commitment to Social and Environmental Equity



ROLE DESCRIPTION – Conservation Education Internship (Remote)



The Conservation Education Intern is a member of the Community Engagement Team within the Learning & Community Department and supports the creation of online programs and resources for The Marine Mammal Center’s online audience, and the creation of educational content for education volunteers. Projects might include creating follow-along activities to online programs, helping create and edit content for our educational YouTube series, co-leading online trainings and discussion groups with our volunteer community, assisting with virtual outreach events, and more. The position is supported and supervised by the Education Volunteer Coordinator with direct collaboration and support from the Public Programs Coordinator.



REQUIREMENTS
Must be comfortable working remotely (i.e. reliable WiFi, access to a quiet space to work from)
Passionate about ocean conservation
Background and/or experience in environmental education, natural sciences, and public speaking
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to complete tasks in a productive, proactive manner and provide progress updates to teammates with minimal day-to-day supervision (i.e. needs to check and respond to emails promptly)
Receives and gives feedback openly, and is proactive about reaching out to supervisors if problems arise.


ADDITIONAL/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Background and/or experience in video editing/filming (or willingness to learn)
Experience leading interpretive programs or building informal educational materials
Experience using zoom or other online communication platforms



SCHEDULE

This internship is 3 to 6 months long with flexible end dates and extensions available for excellent candidates. The ideal candidate offers 3 days a week for approximately 24 hours a week. Time off must be arranged in advance.

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