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Stranding Intern

Program Description
The IMMS Stranding internship is designed as a way for students and recent graduates interested in a career in marine sciences to gain valuable experience in a real world setting. As an intern you will be trained in field response to stranded live and dead sea turtles and dolphins. You will have the opportunity to assist with necropsies of dolphins and sea turtles both in the field and in our lab. As an intern you will additionally have the opportunity to gain experience in husbandry and medical treatments for live rescued sea turtles and dolphins. Interns may additionally have the opportunity to assist veterinary staff with medical procedures on resident animals and participate and assist staff in other departments at IMMS to include Animal Care, Education, and Research.

Requirements
Interns must be:
• 18 years or older.
• A recent college graduate or actively pursuing a college degree in the sciences.
• Willing to accept the internship as an unpaid position.
• Able to commit to a minimum of at least 12 weeks, 40 hours a week.
• Available to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to lift 50lbs.
• Able to work long hours on your feet and work outside in all weather conditions.
• Able to maintain a positive attitude, good work ethic, sense of responsibility, and a strong willingness to learn.
• Able to handle the sight of blood and acrid smells.
• Financially stable enough to obtain housing and transportation, though IMMS staff will do their best to assist you in making arrangements.
• Able to comply with IMMS protocols, rules, and regulations.

Principle Duties
The IMMS stranding staff works in cooperation with state and government agencies to respond, document, and report sea turtle and dolphin strandings in the State of Mississippi. Interns are directly involved in this process working with the stranding staff and veterinary staff to collect data and samples, perform necropsies, and fill out the appropriate stranding paperwork. Interns will be trained on how to collect morphometric data as well as appropriate tissue samples in the field. They will have the opportunity to work with the veterinarians on staff while performing full necropsies in our lab and will gain valuable experience in identifying anatomy and medical abnormalities in sea turtles and dolphins. Interns will perform daily tasks including cleaning, running our stranding hotline, feeding and basic husbandry of our rehabilitation animals, and water quality procedures. Interns will additionally participate in beach surveys on UTV to locate strandings and possible sea turtle nesting activity. Every year is different in the stranding department depending on the type and number of cases we receive. As such, interns one year may not have the same experiences or opportunities as interns from another year. If possible, interns may have the opportunity to assist veterinary staff with medical procedures both on rehabilitated and resident animals. This will include processing bloodwork and other diagnostic tests and restraining for exams, blood draws, ultrasounds, radiographs, and other procedures. Interns may also participate in the release of our rehabilitated animals that are ready to be returned to the wild.

To Apply www.imms.org
To apply, please send the following documents by email to stranding@imms.org with “Stranding Internship” in the subject line:
• Submit Completed– IMMS Stranding Internship Application
• Full resume – Include computer skills and proficiency, volunteer experience, and/or other accomplishments.
• Two letters of recommendation – Provide at least one academic, and one work/volunteer related letter if applicable. Letters may be emailed by the applicant or the person writing the recommendation letter.
• A one- to two-page statement of interest – describe your background, pertinent experiences and interests, accomplishments, and how this Internship will benefit you. Also address the questions found on the application form in your letter.
• A copy of your current college transcript– this can be an unofficial copy.
Documents must be in one of the following formats – PDF, .doc, .docx, and must be submitted together with your first and last name and the internship year and term for which you are applying in the file name. Examples:
2026_Summer_Jane_Doe_Resume
2026_Summer_Jane_Doe_Statement
2026_Summer_Jane_Doe_Transcript
2026_Summer_Jane_Doe_Application

Additional Information
Stranding internships are unpaid positions. IMMS provides a $100 reimbursement per week for groceries. Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation. Once accepted, IMMS staff will try and assist interns in finding rooms available to rent.

Chiswell Project/Interpretation Intern

Chiswell Project/Interpretation Summer 2026 Internship:

Summary:

The intern will split time between the interpretation team delivering informal front of house education for 20 hours a week and with the Chiswell staff for 20 hours a week. Interns will assist with the day-today support of animal-related research activities involving Steller sea lions. Candidates should exhibit a strong interest in field-based and animal-related research work and associated support. The intern is required to work a flexible schedule to accommodate variable hours, including early mornings, evenings and weekends as needed. Applicants should possess the ability to work for extended periods of time while staying focused on the task at hand. Under the guidance of Chiswell and Interpretation staff, the Intern will be trained and expected to perform the essential duties.

Education/Training Requirements:

Previous customer service job preferred.

Essential Duties:

1. Interpret all of the Alaska SeaLife Center’s static and live animal exhibits housing marine mammals, birds, fish, and invertebrates. Help maintain the physical appearance of manned exhibits and deliver announcements over the public address system.

2. Present briefings, lectures, presentations, multi-media shows, structured and impromptu talks, and guided tours on all of the Alaska SeaLife Center’s static and live animal exhibits by learning to employ appropriate interpretive techniques and devices geared to the characteristics and interest of particular audiences.

3. Operate remotely controlled cameras from a desktop computer.

4. Make behavioral observations of Steller sea lions and demonstrate learned skills through video recording, data entry, and management.

5. Follow a regimented schedule of observations and be prompt with daily duties.

6. Interacting daily with interpretation, husbandry and research personnel.

7. Performs other duties relating to the Center’s goals and mission statement as required.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Ability to speak effectively and to be comfortable meeting new people when interfacing with existing and potential new donors. Ability to work independently with excellent organizational and time management skills. Proficient computer skills including basic Microsoft applications, specifically Excel are preferred.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to see and hear; stand and walk; stoop, kneel, and crouch; use arms and hands; handle objects, tools, and controls; and sit. Ability to lift and move 20 pounds.

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Unpaid Internship | Housing Provided

Start: 5/18/2026 End: Negotiable

Please submit a resume, cover letter and letter of recommendation with your application.

Must be able to pass a background check.

Summer Internship – Wildlife Response

Wildlife Response Summer 2026 Internship:

Summary:
The Alaska SeaLife Center is dedicated to understanding and maintaining the integrity of the marine ecosystem of Alaska through research, rehabilitation, and public education. All internships are unpaid, and a minimum commitment of 12-16 weeks is required. Housing is provided. The position is scheduled for five days and 40 hours each week. Applicants must be willing to work a flexible schedule, as hours may include evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays. Interns will be exposed to and gain experience in the rescue and rehabilitation efforts of Alaska’s stranded wild marine mammals and birds. In addition to learning animal restraint and husbandry skills, interns are expected to work with the public in person and over the phone in a professional and courteous manner.

Education/Training Requirements:
The internship is intended for adults over 18 years of age. Applicants with a background in biology, animal husbandry, and wildlife rehabilitation preferred. Experience with Google Suite and Zims360 preferred.

Essential Duties:
Under the guidance of Wildlife Response staff, the Intern will be trained and expected to perform the following duties:
1. Prepare daily animal diets and perform routine cleaning of quarantine and work areas.
2. Assist in the care of the Center’s rehabilitating animals and maintenance of the facility.
3. Assist with pool cleanings and water quality testing.
4. Assist with the Stranded Animal Hotline and interact with the public professionally.
5. Assist with the rescue and release of stranded animals if opportunities present. Please note, due to the remote nature of Alaska, most animal recovery in the field happens with local authorities and the animal is then transferred to the Center. Rarely do staff pick up animals directly from their stranding location.
6. Participate in educational talks or tours, and assist in the creation of computerized learning modules.
7. Maintain and update computerized medical records.
8. Help ensure that the rehabilitation clinic and quarantine area are stocked and prepared to receive animals.
9. Comply with all Alaska SeaLife Center policies, procedures, and programs.
10. Perform other duties relating to the Center’s goals and mission statement as required.

Other Skills and Abilities:
Skilled in written and verbal communication, experienced giving public presentations and/or working with various age groups in an educational setting. Ability to be organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and possess a strong desire to see to the completion of projects is highly desired.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Applicants should be agile with a good sense of balance in order to maneuver around the exhibits and holding areas, and be able to get on hands and knees to restrain marine mammal patients. Applicants should be able to work outside in the sun, wind, rain, or a combination of all three. Ability to see and hear; stand and walk; stoop, kneel, and crouch; use arms and hands; handle objects, tools, and controls; and sit. Ability to lift and move 50 pounds.

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Unpaid Internship | Housing Provided

Start: 5/18/2026 End: Negotiable

Please submit a resume, cover letter and letter of recommendation with your application.

Must be able to pass a background check.

Widlife Response Intern

Wildlife Response Summer 2026 Internship:

Summary:
The Alaska SeaLife Center is dedicated to understanding and maintaining the integrity of the marine ecosystem of Alaska through research, rehabilitation, and public education. All internships are unpaid, and a minimum commitment of 12-16 weeks is required. Housing is provided. The position is scheduled for five days and 40 hours each week. Applicants must be willing to work a flexible schedule, as hours may include evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays. Interns will be exposed to and gain experience in the rescue and rehabilitation efforts of Alaska’s stranded wild marine mammals and birds. In addition to learning animal restraint and husbandry skills, interns are expected to work with the public in person and over the phone in a professional and courteous manner.

Education/Training Requirements:
The internship is intended for adults over 18 years of age. Applicants with a background in biology, animal husbandry, and wildlife rehabilitation preferred. Experience with Google Suite and Zims360 preferred.

Essential Duties:
Under the guidance of Wildlife Response staff, the Intern will be trained and expected to perform the following duties:
1. Prepare daily animal diets and perform routine cleaning of quarantine and work areas.
2. Assist in the care of the Center’s rehabilitating animals and maintenance of the facility.
3. Assist with pool cleanings and water quality testing.
4. Assist with the Stranded Animal Hotline and interact with the public professionally.
5. Assist with the rescue and release of stranded animals if opportunities present. Please note, due to the remote nature of Alaska, most animal recovery in the field happens with local authorities and the animal is then transferred to the Center. Rarely do staff pick up animals directly from their stranding location.
6. Participate in educational talks or tours, and assist in the creation of computerized learning modules.
7. Maintain and update computerized medical records.
8. Help ensure that the rehabilitation clinic and quarantine area are stocked and prepared to receive animals.
9. Comply with all Alaska SeaLife Center policies, procedures, and programs.
10. Perform other duties relating to the Center’s goals and mission statement as required.

Other Skills and Abilities:
Skilled in written and verbal communication, experienced giving public presentations and/or working with various age groups in an educational setting. Ability to be organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and possess a strong desire to see to the completion of projects is highly desired.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Applicants should be agile with a good sense of balance in order to maneuver around the exhibits and holding areas, and be able to get on hands and knees to restrain marine mammal patients. Applicants should be able to work outside in the sun, wind, rain, or a combination of all three. Ability to see and hear; stand and walk; stoop, kneel, and crouch; use arms and hands; handle objects, tools, and controls; and sit. Ability to lift and move 50 pounds.

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Unpaid Internship | Housing Provided

Start: 5/18/2026 End: Negotiable

Please submit a resume, cover letter and letter of recommendation with your application.

Must be able to pass a background check.

Marine Wildlife Veterinary Laboratory Winter Internship

Summary:

Intern will learn about the diagnostics and instruments commonly used in a veterinary laboratory specializing in Alaskan marine mammals, birds and fish. Intern will be exposed to the methods used to maintain a clean and efficient laboratory. Skills and procedures learned will include: blood analysis, urine and fecal analysis, total and fecal coliform water quality analysis, sample collection during animal exams or necropsy, and maintaining veterinary records and sample inventory. Although tasks will be in direct support of animal welfare, there is very little direct contact with animals in this position.

Education/Training Requirements:

Working on or have a Bachelor's degree in a science related field and interest in the Veterinary Medicine field. Experience in a veterinary laboratory setting is helpful but not required.

Essential Duties:

Assist with setting up and processing routine blood samples. Work with laboratory technicians to perform plasma/serum separations, prepare blood slides, and assist with performing serum chemistries and cell counts using an automated analyzer.
Assist with maintaining laboratory and veterinary clinic cleanliness and routine maintenance of equipment.
Conducts weekly water quality testing.
Assist with maintaining sample inventory
Assist with shipping samples to outside researchers
Assist with maintaining medical and laboratory records and logs.
Assist with organizing and inventorying consumable supplies for the laboratories, to include lifting and moving boxes up to 50 lbs.
Fosters good relations with visitors, volunteers, community leaders, contractors, and fellow staff members by promoting positive attitudes, good will, cooperation, and providing high standards of service.
Present structured and impromptu talks on topics regarding the Alaska SeaLife Center’s Veterinary Department by learning to employ appropriate public presentation techniques and devices geared to the characteristics and interest of particular audiences.
Complies with all Alaska SeaLife Center policies, procedures, and programs.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Skills and Abilities:

Applicants should be agile with a good sense of balance in order to maneuver around the exhibits and holding areas, including uneven and potentially slippery surfaces. Applicants must be comfortable working with database computer programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) and sensitive equipment. Must be willing to work with frozen samples and in walk-in freezers. As well as possess good communication skills and the ability to follow instructions.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Unpaid Internship | Housing Provided

Start: ASAP End: Negotiable

Please submit a resume, cover letter and letter of recommendation with your application.

Must be able to pass a background check.

Stranding Intern

Program Description
The IMMS Stranding internship is designed as a way for students and recent graduates interested in a career in marine sciences to gain valuable experience in a real world setting. As an intern you will be trained in field response to stranded live and dead sea turtles and dolphins. You will have the opportunity to assist with necropsies of dolphins and sea turtles both in the field and in our lab. As an intern you will additionally have the opportunity to gain experience in husbandry and medical treatments for live rescued sea turtles and dolphins. Interns may additionally have the opportunity to assist veterinary staff with medical procedures on resident animals and participate and assist staff in other departments at IMMS to include Animal Care, Education, and Research.

Requirements
Interns must be:
• 18 years or older.
• A recent college graduate or actively pursuing a college degree in the sciences.
• Willing to accept the internship as an unpaid position.
• Able to commit to a minimum of at least 12 weeks, 40 hours a week.
• Available to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to lift 50lbs.
• Able to work long hours on your feet and work outside in all weather conditions.
• Able to maintain a positive attitude, good work ethic, sense of responsibility, and a strong willingness to learn.
• Able to handle the sight of blood and acrid smells.
• Financially stable enough to obtain housing and transportation, though IMMS staff will do their best to assist you in making arrangements.
• Able to comply with IMMS protocols, rules, and regulations.

Principle Duties
The IMMS stranding staff works in cooperation with state and government agencies to respond, document, and report sea turtle and dolphin strandings in the State of Mississippi. Interns are directly involved in this process working with the stranding staff and veterinary staff to collect data and samples, perform necropsies, and fill out the appropriate stranding paperwork. Interns will be trained on how to collect morphometric data as well as appropriate tissue samples in the field. They will have the opportunity to work with the veterinarians on staff while performing full necropsies in our lab and will gain valuable experience in identifying anatomy and medical abnormalities in sea turtles and dolphins. Interns will perform daily tasks including cleaning, running our stranding hotline, feeding and basic husbandry of our rehabilitation animals, and water quality procedures. Interns will additionally participate in beach surveys on UTV to locate strandings and possible sea turtle nesting activity. Every year is different in the stranding department depending on the type and number of cases we receive. As such, interns one year may not have the same experiences or opportunities as interns from another year. If possible, interns may have the opportunity to assist veterinary staff with medical procedures both on rehabilitated and resident animals. This will include processing bloodwork and other diagnostic tests and restraining for exams, blood draws, ultrasounds, radiographs, and other procedures. Interns may also participate in the release of our rehabilitated animals that are ready to be returned to the wild.

To Apply
To apply, please send the following documents by email to stranding@imms.org with “Stranding Internship” in the subject line:
• Submit Completed– IMMS Stranding Internship Application
• Full resume – Include computer skills and proficiency, volunteer experience, and/or other accomplishments.
• Two letters of recommendation – Provide at least one academic, and one work/volunteer related letter if applicable. Letters may be emailed by the applicant or the person writing the recommendation letter.
• A one- to two-page statement of interest – describe your background, pertinent experiences and interests, accomplishments, and how this Internship will benefit you. Also address the questions found on the application form in your letter.
• A copy of your current college transcript– this can be an unofficial copy.
Documents must be in one of the following formats – PDF, .doc, .docx, and must be submitted together with your first and last name and the internship year and term for which you are applying in the file name. Examples:
2024_Summer_Jane_Doe_Resume
2024_Summer_Jane_Doe_Statement
2024_Summer_Jane_Doe_Transcript
2024_Summer_Jane_Doe_Application

Additional Information
Stranding internships are unpaid positions. IMMS provides a $100 reimbursement per week for groceries. Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation. Once accepted, IMMS staff will try and assist interns in finding rooms available to rent.

Internship

Dolphins conservation project – training opportunities

Cetaceans and Marine Fauna research project

Delfini del Ponente is currently seeking applications for weekly and monthly internship and training opportunities in Imperia, Italy, from May to October 2025.

The project
The dolphin research project “Delfini del Ponente”, started in 2018, is the first project focused on monitoring bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) occurrence and distribution in the Western Ligurian Sea. The project is structured on an annual basis, to obtain data year-round. The study has already provided exciting information about this community inside the study area – its social organisation, abundance of individuals, distribution, and movements also outside the region. Our dataset includes records on several cetaceans species and also on other marine fauna such as seabirds – Mediterranean shearwaters (Puffinus yelkouan), Scopoli’s shearwaters (Calonectris diomedea), Northern gannets (Morus bassanus), Sandwich terns (Thalasseus sandvicensis) and more – sea turtles (Caretta caretta) and sunfish (Mola mola), among others.

Surveys are carried out in coastal waters onboard a dedicated zodiac (6 m inflatable boat) around 10 times per month. Training will focus on recording data on marine fauna, environment, marine traffic, geographical (GPS) and dolphins' behavioural data. Land-based surveys take place in Imperia, in 2 different locations to collect data on the presence/absence of dolphins, fishing boats in activity and marine birds. Fieldwork is a great opportunity to get involved and improve skills in cetaceans and marine biodiversity research. Both land-based and zodiac surveys are weather-dependent, and their number can change each month.

Office work (6 hours per day) includes training and lessons for the interns and supervision of all the activities (photo-id work, data transcription, data entry, skin lesion analysis, QGIS work, etc…)

Where: Imperia, Italy

When:

Weekly Program: May 19–31, November 1–7
Monthly Program (minimum 30 days): June–October

Internship Activities
Interns will participate in a variety of activities, including:

Boat-based surveys: Monitoring the presence and distribution of bottlenose dolphins and other marine species.
Boat maintenance: Assisting with the upkeep of the research vessel.
Data collection: Recording data on cetaceans, fish, seabirds, turtles.
Photo-ID matching and skin lesion analysis.
Land-based surveys and opportunistic surveys
Turtle tracks monitoring and potential nest monitoring (in summer).
Lectures and training: Gaining skills in cetacean ecology, research techniques, seabird and sea turtle ID.
This is a great opportunity to get involved in cetacean research, encounter marine biodiversity while gaining fieldwork experience, travel and explore the beautiful Liguria region and support cetacean research and conservation.

Internship Details

Work Schedule: 5 days a week, 6-8 hours per day (fieldwork or office work depending on weather conditions).
Accommodation: Interns will be provided accommodation in an apartment in Imperia.
Other Activities: Free time offers opportunities for swimming, diving, hiking, visiting historical sites, museums, and enjoying local beaches and watersports.
Skills/Qualifications

Minimum age of 18.
Prior experience in cetaceans or boat-based surveys is not required.
Degree or ongoing studies in biology, natural sciences, veterinary sciences, or a similar field (preferred).
Strong motivation and interest in cetaceans and marine research.
Fluent in English (spoken and written).
Adaptable and flexible, as fieldwork is weather-dependent.
Be prepared to spend many hours on a small zodiac (5-6 m) and under the sun, be able to swim and work in harsh weather conditions both in nearshore and offshore waters.
Ability to work in an office setting for up to 6 hours a day.
Sociable and positive attitude, as interns will be part of an international team.

Training Program Fee
As a self-funded research project, participation requires a tuition fee. This fee includes:

Accommodation in an apartment in Imperia.
Tuition and training.
Use of the research vessel and equipment.
Field trips, insurance, and field costs.
Note: Transportation expenses to and from Imperia and food costs are not included in the fee.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about marine research and would like to contribute to cetacean conservation, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience to info@delfinidelponente.it.

For more information, feel free to contact us. We look forward to receiving your application!

Research and Outreach Assistant

The Sea Watch Foundation is seeking a Research and Outreach Assistant for the 2023 season at its new field office on Anglesey, North Wales, to engage in an exciting new citizen science initiative to engage local communities and visitors in observing and recording marine mammals and birds as part of a marine conservation project.

This position will suit a volunteer who has a strong interest in marine conservation and recognises the importance of raising awareness of the marine environment by involving the public from all age groups. This position can be very varied, so applicants will need to demonstrate their ability to deal with varied tasks from public outreach to boat based survey and scientific data collection. They will be encouraged to take initiatives with education & outreach activities in the region which due to its natural beauty receives large numbers of visitors during the summer.

The assistant will be responsible for the following duties:
1. Overseeing the activities of the team of up to six interns resident at any one time, with support from the Project Manager
2. Raising Sea Watch Foundation’s profile locally (organising events, talking to the public, liaising with local stakeholders to develop further internship activities)
3. Developing surveys of marine mammals and seabirds in the area of SW Anglesey and Caernarfon Bay, undertaking watches from land and participating in boat-based surveys
4. Engaging with local communities, encouraging and training citizen scientists to collect data on marine mammals and seabirds
5. Promoting and organising the National Whale and Dolphin Watch education and outreach activities (29th July – 6th Aug 2023)
6. Participating in presentations and creating activities to take to local schools/groups, as well as using our specialised talks at local events
7. Creating educational/promotional materials (posters, displays, flyers)
8. Social networking (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, blogs, website) on a routine basis
9. Interacting with the media (radio, TV and newspapers), including preparing press releases
10. Participating in training courses in Anglesey and Gwynedd
11. Representing Sea Watch at public events around Anglesey and Gwynedd
12. Training and supervision will be provided by the Project Manager for the duration of the R&OA stay.
The field season will run from June to October 2023 and for Research Interns it has been split into periods of 5 weeks. Our Education and Outreach Assistant is required to stay for at least half of the season (choosing Periods 1-2 or 3-4) but can also choose to stay the whole season. The assistant will be based on the Bodorgan Estate, Anglesey. Accommodation will be provided rent free in a house shared with the Research Interns. The assistant is responsible for their own travel and living costs including utility bills.

Education & Outreach Assistant periods for summer 2022:

Periods 1 & 2: 5 June – 9 July & 10 July – 13 August
Periods 3 & 4: 14 August – 17 September & 18 September – 22 October

Important skills/qualifications

Essential:
• a strong interest in marine conservation and education
• outgoing personality, confidence and experience in public awareness
• some experience of working with children/young people
• excellent verbal and writing skills and some experience of public speaking
• experience with postings on social media
• must have initiative, motivation, the ability to bring their own ideas and personality to the position and be able to think on your feet
• strong commitment to volunteering work
• work independently, in an organised and reliable manner and to manage a variable workload.
• the ability to delegate, get on well with others in a small team and within shared accommodation
• should always represent SWF professionally
• ability to work and live cooperatively with other volunteers in an isolated location

Desirable:
• a background in marine biology/environmental science or similar
• a strong interest and some knowledge of British marine mammals and birds
• good IT skills (Office package)
• willingness to work long hours, sometimes outdoors in very changeable Welsh weather
• one’s own transport (travel costs within the project will be covered)
• Ability to speak Welsh

To apply:
Please send your CV and a cover letter reporting any relevant experience you have, specifying the period(s) for which you would prefer to volunteer, as well as contact details of two referees, to:

Jenny Bond (Project Manager) jenny.bond@seawatchfoundation.org.uk and
Prof. Peter GH Evans (SWF Director) – peter.evans@bangor.ac.uk

Deadline: 23rd April 2023.

Please specify “ANGLESEY RESEARCH AND OUTREACH ASSISTANT APPLICATION” in your subject title.

Applicants must be available for interview via Skype between 1st-5th May and will be notified of the outcome by the 8th May.

Research Intern

The Sea Watch Foundation is seeking Research Interns for the 2023 season at its new field office on Anglesey, North Wales, to engage in an exciting new citizen science initiative to engage local communities and visitors in observing and recording marine mammals and birds as part of a marine conservation project.

This position will suit volunteers who have a strong interest in marine conservation and recognises the importance of raising awareness of the marine environment by involving the public from all age groups. This position can be very varied, so applicants will need to demonstrate their ability to deal with varied tasks from public outreach to boat based survey and scientific data collection. They will be encouraged to take initiatives with education & outreach activities in the region which due to its natural beauty receives large numbers of visitors during the summer.

The interns will be responsible for the following duties:
1. Raising Sea Watch Foundation’s profile locally (organising events, talking to the public, liaising with local stakeholders)
2. Carrying out surveys of marine mammals and seabirds in the area of SW Anglesey and Caernarfon Bay, undertaking watches from land and participating in boat-based surveys
3. Engaging with local communities, encouraging and training citizen scientists to collect data on marine mammals and seabirds
4. Promoting and organising the National Whale and Dolphin Watch education and outreach activities (29th July – 6th Aug 2023)
5. Participating in presentations and creating activities to take to local schools/groups, as well as using our specialised talks at local events
6. Assisting in the creation of educational/promotional materials (posters, displays, flyers)
7. Participating in training courses in Anglesey and Gwynedd
8. Representing Sea Watch at public events around Anglesey and Gwynedd
9. Training and supervision will be provided by the Project Manager and Research and Outreach Assistant for the duration of the interns stay.

The field season will run from June to October 2023 and for Research Interns it has been split into periods of 5 weeks. The interns will be based on the Bodorgan Estate, Anglesey. Accommodation will be provided rent free in a house shared with the other interns and the Research and Outreach Assistant. The interns are responsible for their own travel and living costs including utility bills.

Research Intern periods for summer 2022:

Period 1: 5 June – 9 July
Period 2: 10 July – 13 August
Period 3: 14 August – 17 September
Period 4: 18 September – 22 October

Important skills/qualifications

Essential:
• a strong interest in marine conservation and education
• outgoing personality, confidence
• excellent verbal and writing skills
• must have initiative, motivation, the ability to bring their own ideas and personality to the position and be able to think on your feet
• strong commitment to volunteering work
• work independently, in an organised and reliable manner and to manage a variable workload.
• the ability to on well with others in a small team and within shared accommodation
• should always represent SWF professionally
• ability to work and live cooperatively with other volunteers in an isolated location

Desirable:
• a background in marine biology/environmental science or similar
• a strong interest and some knowledge of British marine mammals and birds
• good IT skills (Office package)
• willingness to work long hours, sometimes outdoors in very changeable Welsh weather
• one’s own transport (travel costs within the project will be covered)
• Welsh language

To apply:
Please send your CV and a cover letter reporting any relevant experience you have, specifying the period(s) for which you would prefer to volunteer, as well as contact details of two referees, to:

Jenny Bond (Project Manager) jenny.bond@seawatchfoundation.org.uk and
Prof. Peter GH Evans (SWF Director) – peter.evans@bangor.ac.uk

Deadline: 23rd April 2023.

Please specify “ANGLESEY RESEARCH INTERN APPLICATION” in your subject title.

Applicants must be available for interview via Skype between 1st-5th May and will be notified of the outcome by the 8th May.

Field Research Assistant

Research Assistant (unpaid internship, volunteer opportunity)

The North Coast Cetacean Society (BC Whales) is a non-profit, charitable whale-research organization that has dedicated the last 20 years towards research, education, and the protection of cetaceans along the north and central coasts of British Columbia (BC). Our objective is to better understand the seasonal distribution, abundance, social dynamics, and threats currently faced by cetacean species at risk through interdisciplinary and specialized research projects focusing on visual and acoustic data collection, and in collaboration with coastal First Nations communities. For more information, please visit us on our website at bcwhales.org

The Role:
We are looking to hire 1 – 2 research assistants to join us in the field at a very remote land-based whale research station. During this placement interns and volunteers will receive project-specific training and will contribute to valuable data collection and the ongoing monitoring of the frequency, movements, and behaviours of whales and vessels in our research area. Specific duties will include hourly visual surveys, photo-identification, hydrophone monitoring, and the potential to assist on marine surveys. We encourage you to apply if you are passionate about marine conservation and research, and are extremely comfortable in remote, back-country locations and in all weather conditions.

Requirements:
 All applicants MUST be available to commit to at least one of the following placements:

June – August 2022
August – October 2022

 Strong observational skills, note taking abilities, and careful attention to detail
 Ability to respectfully live in extremely close quarters and tenting in a communal setting with up to 6 people
 Ability to follow pre-determined procedures and methods for data collection
 Ability to carry heavy loads up a rugged shoreline
 Comfortable on open vessels in all weather conditions, and comfortable in a remote wilderness setting in all weather conditions

Assets:
 Experience with remote fieldwork and data collection
 Knowledge of marine mammal species local to British Columbian waters
 Experience with photo-identification of humpback whales and orca

Certifications (assets):
 Marine Radio Operator (ROC-M)
 Marine Emergency Duties (MED-A3/SDV-BS)
 Active First Aid certification (Wilderness & Remote First Aid preferred)

To Apply:
Please email a resume and cover letter as one document to janie@bcwhales.org AND egbaer@gmail.com with subject line “Research Assistant 2022 – Application”. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the application deadline for an interview.
Application Deadline: March 25th 2022

Please note that this is an unpaid internship/volunteer opportunity. Successful applicants will be responsible for their own travel from their home to either Prince Rupert or Kitimat, B.C. All food, transport to and from the research station from one of these locations, and all necessary supplies will be provided throughout the placement. Thank you for your interest!