Cetacean Conservation Biology Intern
Location of Position: Marin Headlands, Sausalito, California
Reports to: Associate Director, Cetacean Conservation Biology
Position Classification & Expected Hours of Work, and Travel:
This is a full-time, temporary, 6-month internship from March 1st to August 31st 2025.
Stipend: $1,300.00/mo.
Benefits: Stipend & Housing Available.
Position Overview:
The Cetacean Conservation Biology Internship supports The Marine Mammal Center’s Cetacean Conservation Biology program by providing an educational opportunity for early career researchers looking to gain and refine their skills in sea-going research. The intern will participate in regular marine mammal surveys and support all aspects of survey preparation, data collection, and gain experience in data analysis. Research surveys are conducted from small vessels both in bay areas as well as offshore environments. The intern will receive training in small boat safety, photo-identification, line-transect data collection, and other tools and techniques necessary to conduct field research. Interns will also complete a research project aligned with Center objectives and their own marine mammal research interests. Other opportunities may be available depending on the season and the intern’s experience. Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds in marine mammal science are especially encouraged to apply.
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OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
The Marine Mammal Center actively engages individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to embracing diversity within our organization because we firmly believe that diverse employee teams help us to achieve our best organizational outcomes and provide the most effective support to the communities we serve. We are deeply dedicated to creating and maintaining an inclusive, equitable and supportive work environment. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. The Marine Mammal Center believes in growth and supporting our employees as best we can so they can become their best selves in and outside of work. We believe that a healthy work environment means building an inclusive culture where people can thrive together and feel supported and empowered. We believe in stretch versus constraint.
OUR MISSION
The Marine Mammal Center advances ocean health through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, research, and education.
ABOUT THE MARINE MAMMAL CENTER
The Marine Mammal Center is leading the field in ocean conservation through marine mammal rescue, veterinary medicine, science, and education.
For more information, please visit our “About Us” page at www.marinemammalcenter.org
To Apply: Applications will be open through January 10. 2025. Please submit a cover letter and resume and provide a brief description about how your experience aligns with the role.
Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
In your cover letter, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example – she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).
We strongly encourage people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply. The Center is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
Cetacean Conservation Biology Intern
Location of Position: Marin Headlands, Sausalito, California
Reports to: Associate Director, Cetacean Conservation Biology
Position Classification & Expected Hours of Work, and Travel:
This is a full-time, temporary, 6-month internship from March 1st to August 31st 2025.
Stipend: $1,300.00/mo.
Benefits: Stipend & Housing Available.
Position Overview:
The Cetacean Conservation Biology Internship supports The Marine Mammal Center’s Cetacean Conservation Biology program by providing an educational opportunity for early career researchers looking to gain and refine their skills in sea-going research. The intern will participate in regular marine mammal surveys and support all aspects of survey preparation, data collection, and gain experience in data analysis. Research surveys are conducted…
Stipend: $1,300.00/mo.
Benefits: Stipend & Housing Available.
Stipend: $1,300.00/mo.
Benefits: Stipend & Housing Available.
To Apply: Applications will be open through January 10. 2025. Please submit a cover letter and resume and provide a brief description about how your experience aligns with the role.
Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
In your cover letter, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example – she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).
We strongly encourage people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply. The Center is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
To Apply: Applications will be open through January 10. 2025. Please submit a cover letter and resume and provide a brief description about how your experience aligns with the role…