Could you please post this internship opportunity on MARMAM.
Thank you.
Rehabilitation Internship Program
The University of New England's Marine Animal Rehabilitation Center (UNE/MARC)
is currently accepting applications for our summer Marine Animal Rehabilitation
Internship Program. We are looking for highly motivated, dynamic candidates who
will work closely in a team setting with staff and volunteers to assist with
all aspects of veterinary care and husbandry of sick and injured seals,
cetaceans and/or sea turtles. Other responsibilities include but are not
limited to: Daily care of animals, transport and/or field response to live/dead
marine animals, water quality testing, maintenance of daily food and medical
records, necropsy, education/docent tours and computer entry of data. An
internship project (to be discussed/assigned by staff) will be completed during
the internship program.
These positions are unpaid and interns are required to find their own housing
and transportation.. Interns should expect to be scheduled to cover weekday
shifts, as well as nights, weekends and holidays. The ideal candidate should be
mature and motivated, and possess a strong work ethic and excellent
observational and communication skills.
Application requirements:
College Sophomore, Junior or Senior (recent graduates may also apply)
Minimum GPA 2.5
Transcript (unofficial copy acceptable)
Two Letters of Recommendation
Letter of Intent
Letter of Intent Should Include:
Qualities that you will contribute to our program
Your goals and objectives in participating in our program
** Successful completion of internship includes presentation of project at the
end of internship term.
Application Deadline: Friday, February 12, 2010
Summer Internship: May 17, 2010 - September 1, 2010 *
* Internship dates are flexible around school schedules and can be
discussed upon acceptance to program.
* A small (amount and availability to be determined) stipend to assist
with interns with housing may be available.
All applications will be reviewed. Qualified applicants will be contacted for a
phone interview.
For more information on our facility and program, please visit our website:
http://www.une.edu/research/msc/marc/index.cfm
Submit applications/ inquiries to:
Anne Watson
Volunteer/Internship Coordinator
Marine Animal Rehabilitation Center
University of New England
11 Hills Beach Road
Biddeford, Maine 04005
[email protected]
Thanks
Keith
Keith A. Matassa
Marine Animal Rehabilitation Coordinator
UNE/MARC
11 Hills Beach Road
Biddeford, Maine 04005
office 207-602-2670
cell 207-468-9621
[email protected]
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