Summer Animal Care Internship

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Deadline to Apply:

Monday, April 13, 2020, 12:00pm

Organization: 

Address:

Crescent City, CA
United States

Website:

Northcoast Marine Mammal Center

March 9, 2020

Job Category:

Internship

Job Type:

Full-time

Overview:

Interns will participate in:

  • marine mammal rescue and health assessment
  • food preparation and feeding patients
  • wound care and medication administration
  • blood draw and subcutaneous fluid administration
  • observing surgeries and necropsies
  • cleaning pens, pools, kennels and hospital facility
  • large whale disentanglement training
  • fundraising events and special projects

Qualifications:

  • 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, reliable, and responsible
  • must 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
  • interns are responsible for making all arrangements with their educational institution for university credit

Job Duration:

Seasonal

Temporary

How to Apply:

To Apply: Please include the following and submit via email to volunteer@northcoastmmc.org. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. No phone calls or faxes please.

  1. a cover letter that includes preferred term length (12 week min./18 week max.)
  2. a current curriculum vitae/resume
  3. three references familiar with the applicant's academic/professional performance

Job Compensation:

Other

Stipend

Compensation Information:

There is a $750 housing stipend for the first 3 confirmed interns, on a first come, first serve basis. 

This is an unpaid position with no housing provided, however, we do offer a $750 housing stipend (3 pymts of $250). 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 and/or animal intake, which frequently happen on short notice. 

Contact Email:

volunteer@northcoastmmc.org