MARINE ANIMAL REHABILITATION INTERNSHIP
The National Marine Life Center (NMLC) is now accepting applications for the
Marine Animal Rehabilitation Internship for the Spring 2025 session. The
application deadline is November 1, 2024. The internship session will run from
the first week of January 2025 through the third week of May 2025.
Animal Care Responsibilities: Depending on need, case load, and time of year,
interns may assist with the care of the NMLC rehabilitation patients including
seals, sea turtles, and a variety of native turtle species. Animal Care duties
may include animal restraint; cleaning; disinfecting tanks, equipment, and
environmental enrichment devices; diet preparation; administering feeds
(including tube feeding); record keeping; facility maintenance; and water
quality testing. Interns may also assist animal care staff with medical
procedures, admission exams, animal necropsies, and release events.
Education Responsibilities: There may be opportunities for interns to assist
with environmental education programs, including on-site programs, fairs,
and/or festivals. Programs would focus on marine animals, rehabilitation
practices, conservation, and STEM activities. If such opportunities are
presented, interns will learn how to effectively interpret and educate guests
of NMLC on marine animals and conservation. Interns may also be asked to work
in the gift shop.
Other Responsibilities: Each intern is assigned to multiple projects in
different areas of the organization. A weekly chore will be delegated to each
intern to assist with the upkeep of the facility and equipment. Each intern is
required to attend regularly scheduled meetings throughout their time at NMLC.
At the end of the internship, the intern will deliver a presentation about
their experience and projects to staff and volunteers.
Qualifications:
* Must be currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from an accredited
college or university; preference will be given to students or recent graduates
working towards biology, environmental studies, marine science, education, or
other related fields.
* Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Must be adaptable, responsible, hard-working, willing to learn, and have
attention to detail.
* Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
* Must be willing to engage in a positive and informative manner with
members of the public on a regular basis.
* Must be willing to participate in and receive constructive feedback.
* Must expect to work 40 hours per week
*
Which can include early morning and/or late night seal feedings depending on
the season
* Interns may be required to work some holidays.
* Interns may be required to participate in fundraisers held by NMLC, which
may occur outside of normally scheduled hours
* International applicants are responsible for their own VISA arrangements,
etc.
* If an intern plans to receive school credit for an internship they must
notify staff prior to the internship start date, and it will be the
responsibility of the applicant to ensure all required paperwork is completed
and submitted.
Physical Requirements:
* Must be able to endure some physical exertion, such as long periods of
standing; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or
similar activities; recurring lifting of moderately heavy items such as medical
equipment and boxes of medical supplies.
* The work may require specific but common physical characteristics and
abilities such as lifting up to 50 pounds, above-average agility, and dexterity.
Intern positions are unpaid; however, a room and board stipend of $1,200 to
help offset the cost of housing, and a uniform stipend of $70 to cover the cost
of required logo gear, are available to candidates accepted for the internship.
Conditions apply and will be discussed in detail with successful candidates.
Interns must have their own transportation. Housing is not provided, but NMLC
can offer suggestions.
To Apply: Send your resume, cover letter, and one letter of recommendation to
[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> or P.O. Box 269, Buzzards Bay,
Massachusetts 02532. Due to the high number of applications, only qualified
candidates will be contacted.
​Gabriella Nicoletta
Animal Care, Necropsy, & Operations Coordinator
National Marine Life Center
P.O. Box 269, 120 Main Street
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532-0269
Office: (508)-743-9888
Cell: (585)-775-5354
Email: [email protected]
www.nmlc.org
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