JOIN OUR FIELD
RESPONSE TEAM on the beautiful island of Oahu in the State of Hawaii. We are
accepting applications for interns for our Summer 2020 internship period. The
deadline is March 30, 2020 however applications will be reviewed and
positions will be assigned as responses are received so apply soon. Here is
more detail about this opportunity.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Hawaii Marine Animal
Response (HMAR) is the field operations arm of Hawaii Marine Mammal Alliance
Inc. and is the largest Hawaii-based non-profit marine species conservation and
response organization. We cover nearly 300 miles of coastline on the islands of
Oahu and Molokai with our team of volunteers, interns and staff. We are a U.S.
based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation,
conservation and stewardship of Hawaii's protected marine species and our ocean
ecosystem. We focus our work on marine species whose natural behaviors and
habitat put animals in close proximity to and are therefore most affected by
human impacts. These species include the endangered Hawaiian monk seal, the
threatened green sea turtle, the endangered hawksbill sea turtle and several
vulnerable seabird species. HMAR is supported by private donations, corporate
funding and government grants and operates under partnerships with the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, the State of Hawaii and others. More information about HMAR is
available at http://h-mar.org.
FIELD RESPONSE TEAM
INTERN DUTIES:
- Responding to
sightings of endangered or threatened marine species such as Hawaiian monk
seals and sea turtles to provide shoreline response to haul-outs and
strandings.
- Perform or assist in
field escalations, interventions, stranding support and rescues.
- Report on animal
behavior, provide animal assessment information, provide photo-documentation
and other important data used in protected marine species research, health
management and species recovery efforts.
- Perform outreach to
the public to teach sustainable human interaction and fishery behaviors and
encourage stewardship of protected marine species and the ocean ecosystem.
- Participate in
dispatch and reporting activity such as the taking and documenting phone call
reports of marine species activity, coordinating field response activity, data
entry and generating reports.
LOCATION: These
positions require on-island travel throughout the island of Oahu in the State
of Hawaii.
FIELD RESPONSE TEAM
(FRT) INTERN GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
- This is an un-paid
internship that requires the intern to live on the island of Oahu in the State
of Hawaii for the period beginning 2 weeks prior to the start of the internship
until the end of the internship. The intern is responsible for all lodging, living
and transportation costs associated with the internship.
- U.S. citizenship or
possession of a passport and all applicable visas and work permits are needed
prior to and during the internship period.
- 18 or more years of
age.
- English language
fluency.
- Must be a
degree-seeking student or a graduate of a college or university program
associated with one of the following courses of study: marine biology, marine
ecology, conservation, environmental science or a related field.
- Minimum grade point
average (GPA). For college/university graduates, a 2.7 cumulative GPA prior to
the internship. For current students, a 2.7 cumulative GPA prior to and during
the internship.
- If college credit
for this internship is desired it is the responsibility of the intern to obtain
necessary approvals from the applicable college or university.
- Ability to walk in
sandy, rocky and unstable shoreline conditions for 2 miles.
- Ability to work
outdoors in a sunny, rainy, windy and hot climate.
- Ability to lift and
carry a minimum of 75 pounds for 100 feet in shoreline beach and rocky
conditions.
- Ability to swim
required.
- Ability to maintain
a calm demeanor in potentially stressful conditions.
- Possess a team-based
work ethic and attitude.
- Acceptance of our Intern
Policies, Waivers, Releases and Indemnifications agreement.
- Attend mandatory
in-field or classroom training sessions as required.
- Possess an interest
in and a desire to engage with the public.
- Must have access to
a reliable car or truck (truck preferred) during the internship period.
Motorcycles or scooters will not be sufficient.
- Possession a valid
drivers license.
- Proof of automobile
insurance carrying Hawaii minimum liability coverage levels.
- Access to a cellular
phone with 4G data service and camera.
- Access to binoculars
with at least a 10X magnification level, OR access to a digital camera (not a
smartphone) with at least a 35X zoom lens and Wi-Fi capability. One of these
two items is required.
FIELD RESPONSE TEAM
(FRT) INTERNSHIP ACTIVITY EXPECTATIONS:
- Internship term:
Minimum of 3 months (may be extended for up to 1 year upon mutual agreement).
Start date for 3-month minimum internship is somewhat flexible but must be
between May 15, 2020 and August 15, 2020. Interns must be on Oahu,
settled and ready to begin training at least 2 weeks prior to the internship
start date.
- Hours per week: 20
hours minimum, however due to the unpredictable nature of marine animal
response the intern may sometimes be required to work beyond, or outside of,
their normal scheduled hours. Work hours flexibility is required. Travel time
to and from training and field response locations is not included in these
minimum hours. The intern must be able and willing to work flexible hours
including weekends and holidays.
- The intern must be
available for response anywhere on the Island of Oahu in the State of Hawaii.
FIELD RESPONSE TEAM
(FRT) INTERNSHIP DEADLINE AND APPLICATION PROCESS:
The deadline for Spring
2020 internships is March 30, 2020, however applications will be reviewed and
internship positions will be assigned as they are received so apply soon. To
apply, please go to http://h-mar.org/apply and complete the online application.
IN ADDITION to completion of the online application, please submit the
following information via email to [email protected].
(1) A cover letter of
interest, maximum of 1 page, including your dates of availability.
(2) Confirmation that
you have, or will have, access to a reliable car or truck during the internship
period (truck preferred).
(3) A resume
describing your training, experience, relevant skills and GPA (maximum of 2
pages).
(4) Names and contact
information for three references.
Your application
cannot be considered unless both the online application and the required
documents listed above are received. We look forward to receiving your
application and thank you for your interest in Hawaii Marine Animal Response
(HMAR).
For more questions reach out to Kelsey Wheeler at [email protected]
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