Sea Watch Foundation Research Internships
Limited places available 10th April - 19th May only.
This position will suit volunteers who have a strong interest in marine
conservation, are comfortable in a rural location and recognise 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.
Sea Watch Foundation » Anglesey Internships [1]
The interns will learn skills in the following areas:
-Land-based marine mammal and seabird surveys
-Marine mammal and seabird boat surveys
-Photo-identification
-Data entry and processing
-Raising public awareness
-Delivering environmental education initiatives and events
The internship will be based on the Bodorgan Estate, Anglesey.
Accommodation will be provided in a house shared with the other interns
and the Intern Coordinator. The interns are responsible for their own
travel and living costs including utility bills (£40 per week).
Important skills/qualifications
Essential:
* a strong interest in marine conservation and education
* outgoing personality, confidence
* excellent verbal and writing skills
* ability to work and live cooperatively with other volunteers in an
isolated location
* 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 get on well with others in a small team and within
shared accommodation
* should always represent SWF professionally
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
International applications are welcome but it is the applicant's
responsibility to ensure visa requirements are met and we ask applicants
to highlight their chosen visa option in their application. Please note
that Sea Watch Foundation is unable to sponsor visa applications for
Research Interns.
To apply:
Please send your CV and a cover letter reporting any relevant experience
you have and outlining why you would like to apply, as well as contact
details of two referees,to:
Jenny Bond (Project Manager) [email protected] and
Prof. Peter GH Evans (SWF Director) - [email protected]
Please specify "ANGLESEY RESEARCH INTERN APPLICATION" in your subject
title.
Applicants will be interviewed via Zoom
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Arweinydd Prosiect Er Llesiant ein Môr/
Wellbeing for our Seas Project Lead
Sea Watch Foundation
In partnership with the Bodorgan Estate, part funded by Welsh
Government's Landfill Disposals Tax Communities Scheme, administered by
WCVA.
Links:
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[1] https://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/anglesey-internships-4/
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