[MARMAM] Reposting: IFAW Winter Internship Opportunity

[Patchett, Kristen]

IFAW Marine Mammal Stranding Internship
Winter / Spring session 2018 (January - May)

Applications due by November 10, 2017

The International Fund for Animal Welfare's (IFAW) Marine Mammal Rescue and 
Research Program is currently accepting applications for its Marine Mammal 
Stranding Internship for the winter / spring session 2018 (January - May).

Program Background
IFAW is an international non-profit organization. This internship is based out 
of our International Operations Center in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts, USA. 
IFAW's Marine Mammal Rescue and Research Program is a federally authorized 
program dedicated to marine mammal stranding response on Cape Cod and 
southeastern Massachusetts. Our mission is to promote the conservation of 
marine mammal species and their habitat by improving the rescue and humane care 
of stranded marine mammals, advancing stranding science, and increasing public 
awareness through education. Cape Cod is a marine mammal stranding "hot spot," 
with an average of over 240 strandings occurring each year.

Internship Duties

*Stranding hotline coverage: answer calls, document reports, educate 
callers, dispatch volunteers, complete associated paperwork and enter data.

*Marine mammal stranding response and necropsy: assist staff with all 
aspects of marine mammal stranding response, including live animal health 
assessment and supportive care, biological data collection, post-mortem 
examinations and sampling in both field and laboratory settings.

*Stranding / necropsy readiness: cleaning, organizing and maintaining 
stranding response and necropsy gear, equipment and facilities, restocking kits 
and supplies.

*Data entry / sample processing: assist in entry of stranding data. 
Assist in organizing, cataloging, disseminating and archiving of photos, 
videos, datasheets, samples, etc.

*Outreach: assist staff with training and outreach material preparation 
and organization, participate in opportunistic outreach at stranding sites, 
participate in community events.


Internship Focus Areas
Each intern will be assigned to a focus area of either Response or Necropsy.  
Interns are paired with staff members based on these particular focus areas and 
individual tasks and projects will be related to one of these areas.  All 
interns will be cross-trained in stranding response and necropsy, and every 
effort will be made for interns to gain a wide-range of experiences.  Final 
determination of each intern's "focus" will be determined by the staff once 
individuals have been selected for the program. We will make an effort to 
assign interns based on their preferences.  Please indicate in your cover 
letter your preferred focus area(s).

Veterinary Assistant Internship (open to returning interns only)
An additional focus area, the Veterinary Assistant Internship, is available to 
past IFAW marine mammal interns that are in good standing.  This internship is 
an opportunity for interested individuals to increase their marine mammal 
technical skills and gain experience in applied animal welfare and conservation 
medicine research.  This position reports directly to IFAW's Animal Rescue 
Veterinarian.  For more information on the responsibilities of this position, 
please contact us at recruitm...@ifaw.org.  Please 
indicate in your cover letter if you are interested in this focus area.

Requirements

*Must be at least 18 years old.

*Must possess a valid driver's license and secure reliable 
transportation.

*Be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, or have graduated 
within 2 years.

*Must be of good physical fitness, able to lift/carry 40lbs, walk long 
distances in difficult terrain, be comfortable on small boats in nearshore 
waters, able to swim, and work in harsh weather conditions.

*Able to follow written and oral staff directions and protocols 
effectively and able to work in teams and individually.

*Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

*Must be able to commit to a minimum 3 days a week for 12 weeks during 
the internship session.  Your schedule will include at least 1 weekend day.

Preferred candidates will also have:

*Undergraduate or graduate study of biology, zoology, ecology, 
conservation or related field.

*Previous marine mammal stranding response/research experience.

*Previous necropsy experience (marine mammal or other taxa).

*Experience caring for or handling animals.

*Experience driving large trucks.

*Experience in photo-ID. At least one intern per session may assist in 
seal photo-ID work.

*Flexible daily schedules.  (Stranding events are unpredictable. Days 
may start early or end late.)

Important Information

*This internship is unpaid and housing and transportation are the 
responsibility of the intern.  If accepted, we will tr

[MARMAM] IFAW Summer internship opportunity

[Patchett, Kristen]

IFAW Marine Mammal Stranding Internship

Summer / Spring session 2018 (May - Sept)
Complete applications due by:
February 16, 2018


The International Fund for Animal Welfare’s (IFAW) Marine Mammal Rescue and 
Research Program is currently accepting applications for its Marine Mammal 
Stranding Internship for the summer session 2018 (May-September). Please see 
below for future internship sessions.

Program Background
IFAW is an international non-profit organization. This internship is based out 
of our International Operations Center in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts, USA. 
IFAW’s Marine Mammal Rescue and Research Program is a federally authorized 
program dedicated to marine mammal stranding response on Cape Cod and 
southeastern Massachusetts. Our mission is to promote the conservation of 
marine mammal species and their habitat by improving the rescue and humane care 
of stranded marine mammals, advancing stranding science, and increasing public 
awareness through education. Cape Cod is a marine mammal stranding “hot spot,” 
with an average of over 240 strandings occurring each year. These strandings 
include live and dead seals, whales, porpoises, and dolphins.

Internship Duties
·Stranding hotline coverage: answer calls, document reports, educate 
callers, dispatch volunteers, complete associated paperwork and enter data.
·Marine mammal stranding response and necropsy: assist staff with all 
aspects of marine mammal stranding response, including live animal health 
assessment and supportive care, biological data collection, post-mortem 
examinations and sampling in both field and laboratory settings.
·Stranding / necropsy readiness: cleaning, organizing and maintaining 
stranding response and necropsy gear, equipment and facilities, restocking kits 
and supplies.
·Data entry / sample processing: assist in entry of stranding data. 
Assist in organizing, cataloging, disseminating and archiving of photos, 
videos, datasheets, samples, etc.
·Outreach: assist staff with training and outreach material preparation 
and organization, participate in opportunistic outreach at stranding sites, 
participate in community events.

Internship Focus Areas
Each intern will be assigned to a focus area of either Response or Necropsy.  
Interns are paired with staff members based on these particular focus areas and 
individual tasks and projects will be related to one of these areas.  All 
interns will be cross-trained in stranding response and necropsy, and every 
effort will be made for interns to gain a wide-range of experiences.  Final 
determination of each intern’s “focus” will be determined by the staff once 
individuals have been selected for the program. We will make an effort to 
assign interns based on their preferences.  Please indicate in your cover 
letter your preferred focus area(s).

Veterinary Assistant Internship (open to returning interns only)
An additional focus area, the Veterinary Assistant Internship, is available to 
past IFAW marine mammal interns that are in good standing.  This internship is 
an opportunity for interested individuals to increase their marine mammal 
technical skills and gain experience in applied animal welfare and conservation 
medicine research.  This position reports directly to IFAW’s Animal Rescue 
Veterinarian.  For more information on the responsibilities of this position, 
please contact us at recruitm...@ifaw.org.  Please indicate in your cover 
letter if you are interested in this focus area.


Requirements
·Must be at least 18 years old.
·Must possess a valid driver’s license and secure reliable 
transportation.
·Be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, or have graduated 
within 2 years.
·Must be of good physical fitness, able to lift/carry 40lbs, walk long 
distances in difficult terrain, be comfortable on small boats in nearshore 
waters, able to swim, and work in harsh weather conditions.
·Able to follow written and oral staff directions and protocols 
effectively and able to work in teams and individually.
·Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
·Must be able to commit to a minimum 3 days a week for 12 weeks during 
the internship session.  Your schedule will include at least 1 weekend day.

Preferred candidates will also have:
·Undergraduate or graduate study of biology, zoology, ecology, 
conservation or related field.
·Previous marine mammal stranding response/research experience.
·Previous necropsy experience (marine mammal or other taxa).
·Experience caring for or handling animals.
·Experience driving large trucks.
·Experience in photo-ID. At least one intern per session may assist in 
seal photo-ID work.
·Flexible daily schedules.  (Strandings are unpredictable. Our days may 
start early or end late.)

Important Information
·This internship is unpaid and housing a

[MARMAM] IFAW summer intern applications due tomorrow

[Patchett, Kristen]

Reminder:  Applications for the International Fund for Animal Welfare, Marine 
Mammal Stranding Internships are due tomorrow Feb 16 at 1159 PM EST.  A 
description of the internship and submission of applications can be found at 
www.ifaw.org/united-states/about-ifaw/employment<http://www.ifaw.org/united-states/about-ifaw/employment>

To go directly to the Marine Mammal Stranding Internship page, please click 
HERE<https://recruiting.ultipro.com/INT1059IFFA/JobBoard/17b588a3-808b-4bc9-aea8-c3385a35ec51/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=7ea89d7d-02c0-4018-81fd-321fffcc4b5d>.

Thank you
Kristen Patchett
Kristen Patchett CVT | Stranding Coordinator
Marine Mammal Rescue and Research
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[MARMAM] IFAW Fall Marine Mammal Stranding Internships

[Patchett, Kristen]

The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) is currently accepting 
applications for Fall Marine Mammal Stranding Internships.
IFAW is an international non-profit organization. This internship is based out 
of our International Operations Center in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts, USA. 
IFAW's Marine Mammal Rescue and Research program is a federally authorized 
program dedicated to marine mammal stranding response on Cape Cod and 
southeastern Massachusetts. Our division's mission is to promote the 
conservation of marine mammal species and their habitat by improving the rescue 
and humane care of stranded marine mammals, advancing stranding science, and 
increasing public awareness through education. Cape Cod is a marine mammal 
stranding "hot spot," with an average of over 240 stranding events occurring 
each year. These stranding events include live and dead seals, whales, 
porpoises, and dolphins. Interns are cross-trained in all aspects of the 
program but are assigned to a focus area of either necropsy or response.  
Qualifying, returning interns may apply for the veterinary assistant internship 
as well.  Interns must be at least 18 years old, must possess a valid driver's 
license and secure reliable transportation, be enrolled in an undergraduate or 
graduate program, or have graduated within 2 years, must be of good physical 
fitness, able to lift/carry 40lbs, walk long distances in difficult terrain, be 
comfortable on small boats in nearshore waters, able to swim, and work in harsh 
weather conditions. Interns must be able to commit to a minimum 3 days a week 
for the duration of the internship session.  Schedules will include at least 1 
weekend day and may include holidays.

Fall Session 2018 (September 5, 2018 - mid January 2019)
Complete Applications due June 1, 2018

* Cover letter, resume', and contact information for 3 references.
For more information / To apply
Click on or copy into your browser:  
https://recruiting.ultipro.com/INT1059IFFA/JobBoard/17b588a3-808b-4bc9-aea8-c3385a35ec51/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=c52d6bb5-62c0-49d2-8cc6-09f450b287d1

Fall intern orientation will be held September 5, 6, and 7, 2018.  Accepted 
interns are required to attend all 3 days of training.

Kristen Patchett | Stranding Coordinator
Marine Mammal Rescue and Research
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International Operations Center
290 Summer Street - Yarmouth Port, MA 02675
tel. 1.508.744.2171 email. kpatch...@ifaw.org

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[MARMAM] IFAW Marine Mammal Stranding Internships

[Patchett, Kristen]

The International Fund for Animal Welfare is accepting applications for Winter 
/ Spring 2019 Marine Mammal Stranding Internships.

Winter Session 2018 (January 15, 2019 - mid/ late May 2019 )
Complete Applications due: October 1, 2018

Program Background
IFAW is an international non-profit organization. This internship is based out 
of our International Operations Center in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts, USA. 
IFAW's Marine Mammal Rescue and Research program is a federally authorized 
program dedicated to marine mammal stranding response on Cape Cod and 
southeastern Massachusetts. Our division's mission is to promote the 
conservation of marine mammal species and their habitat by improving the rescue 
and humane care of stranded marine mammals, advancing stranding science, and 
increasing public awareness through education. Cape Cod is a marine mammal 
stranding "hot spot," with an average of over 240 strandings occurring each 
year. These strandings include live and dead seals, whales, porpoises, and 
dolphins.

Only complete applications will be considered.  Please click on the link below 
for more information and to submit an application.
https://recruiting.ultipro.com/INT1059IFFA/JobBoard/17b588a3-808b-4bc9-aea8-c3385a35ec51/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=52c38266-a6cb-41d8-925e-16e22a4f28c0


Kristen Patchett CVT | Stranding Coordinator
Marine Mammal Rescue and Research
___
IFAW - International Fund for Animal Welfare
International Operations Center
290 Summer Street - Yarmouth Port, MA 02675
tel. 1.508.744.2171 email. kpatch...@ifaw.org

Saving Animals in Crisis Around the World www.ifaw.org

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[MARMAM] IFAW Fall Internship Opportunity

[Patchett, Kristen]

IFAW Marine Mammal Stranding Internship
Fall session 2017 (September 2017 - January 2018)

The International Fund for Animal Welfare's (IFAW) Marine Mammal Rescue and 
Research Program is currently accepting applications for its Marine Mammal 
Stranding Internship for the fall session 2017 (September 2017 - January 2018). 
Please see below for future internship sessions.


Program Background
IFAW is an international non-profit organization. This internship is based out 
of our International Operations Center in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts, USA. 
IFAW's Marine Mammal Rescue and Research Program is a federally authorized 
program dedicated to marine mammal stranding response on Cape Cod and 
southeastern Massachusetts. Our mission is to promote the conservation of 
marine mammal species and their habitat by improving the rescue and humane care 
of stranded marine mammals, advancing stranding science, and increasing public 
awareness through education. Cape Cod is a marine mammal stranding "hot spot," 
with an average of over 240 strandings occurring each year. These strandings 
include live and dead seals, large whales, porpoises, and dolphins. The Cape 
Cod region also experiences an unusually high frequency of live, mass stranded 
dolphins.

Internship Duties

-Stranding hotline coverage: answer calls, obtain pertinent 
information, educate callers, dispatch volunteers, complete associated 
paperwork and data entry.

-Marine mammal stranding response and necropsy: assist staff with all 
aspects of marine mammal stranding response, including live animal health 
assessment and supportive care, biological data collection, performing 
post-mortem examinations and sampling in both field and laboratory settings.

-Stranding / necropsy preparation: cleaning, organizing and maintaining 
stranding response and necropsy gear, equipment and facilities, restocking kits 
and supplies.

-Data entry / processing: assist in entry of stranding report, level A, 
case file, sample collection, and lab result data. Assist in organizing, 
cataloging and archiving stranded marine mammal documentation, including 
photos, video and datasheets. Assist in the preparation of necropsy reports.

-Outreach and training: assist staff with training and outreach 
material preparation and organization, participate in opportunistic outreach at 
stranding sites, participate in community events.

-Sample processing: assist in the collection, preparation, archiving, 
shipping, and tracking of biological samples.
Internship Focus Areas
Each intern will be assigned to a focus area of either Response or Necropsy.  
Interns are paired with staff members based on these particular focus areas and 
individual tasks and projects will be related to one of these areas.  All 
interns will be cross-trained in stranding response and necropsy, and every 
effort will be made for interns to gain a wide-range of experiences.  . Please 
indicate in your cover letter your preferred focus area(s). Final determination 
of each intern's "focus" will be determined by the staff once individuals have 
been selected for the program. We will make every effort to assign interns 
based on their preferences.

Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and secure reliable transportation.
- Must be of good physical fitness, be able to lift/carry 40lbs, walk long 
distances in difficult terrain, be comfortable on small boats in nearshore 
waters, able to swim, and work in harsh weather conditions at times.
- Able to follow written and oral staff directions and protocols effectively.
- Be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, or have graduated within 
2 years.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Must be able to commit to 3 days a week for a minimum of 12 weeks during the 
internship session
  including 1 weekend day per week.
-Ability to work in teams and individually.

Preferred candidate will also have:

·Undergraduate and/or graduate study of biology, zoology, ecology, 
marine/environmental/animal

science.

·Previous marine mammal stranding response/research experience.

·Previous necropsy experience (marine mammal or other taxa).

·Experience caring for and/or handling animals.

·Experience driving large trucks.


Learning outcomes
While hands-on experience is opportunistic and the number and type of responses 
will vary, most interns have the opportunity to:

·Develop skills in identifying species commonly stranded on Cape Cod 
and gain knowledge of their biology and ecology.

·Acquire basic stranded cetacean and pinniped assessment, handling and 
supportive care skills.

·Gain knowledge of response logistics and management.

·Gain knowledge of the stranding network structure and operation, as 
well as marine mammal policy as it relates to s

[MARMAM] International Fund for Animal Welfare Internship Opportunity

[Patchett, Kristen]

IFAW Marine Mammal Stranding Internship
Winter / Spring session 2018 (January - May)

The International Fund for Animal Welfare's (IFAW) Marine Mammal Rescue and 
Research Program is currently accepting applications for its Marine Mammal 
Stranding Internship for the winter / spring session 2018 (January - May). 
Please see below for future internship sessions.

Program Background
IFAW is an international non-profit organization. This internship is based out 
of our International Operations Center in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts, USA. 
IFAW's Marine Mammal Rescue and Research Program is a federally authorized 
program dedicated to marine mammal stranding response on Cape Cod and 
southeastern Massachusetts. Our mission is to promote the conservation of 
marine mammal species and their habitat by improving the rescue and humane care 
of stranded marine mammals, advancing stranding science, and increasing public 
awareness through education. Cape Cod is a marine mammal stranding "hot spot," 
with an average of over 240 strandings occurring each year.

Internship Duties

*Stranding hotline coverage: answer calls, document reports, educate 
callers, dispatch volunteers, complete associated paperwork and enter data.

*Marine mammal stranding response and necropsy: assist staff with all 
aspects of marine mammal stranding response, including live animal health 
assessment and supportive care, biological data collection, post-mortem 
examinations and sampling in both field and laboratory settings.

*Stranding / necropsy readiness: cleaning, organizing and maintaining 
stranding response and necropsy gear, equipment and facilities, restocking kits 
and supplies.

*Data entry / sample processing: assist in entry of stranding data. 
Assist in organizing, cataloging, disseminating and archiving of photos, 
videos, datasheets, samples, etc.

*Outreach: assist staff with training and outreach material preparation 
and organization, participate in opportunistic outreach at stranding sites, 
participate in community events.


Internship Focus Areas
Each intern will be assigned to a focus area of either Response or Necropsy.  
Interns are paired with staff members based on these particular focus areas and 
individual tasks and projects will be related to one of these areas.  All 
interns will be cross-trained in stranding response and necropsy, and every 
effort will be made for interns to gain a wide-range of experiences.  Final 
determination of each intern's "focus" will be determined by the staff once 
individuals have been selected for the program. We will make an effort to 
assign interns based on their preferences.  Please indicate in your cover 
letter your preferred focus area(s).

Veterinary Assistant Internship (open to returning interns only)
An additional focus area, the Veterinary Assistant Internship, is available to 
past IFAW marine mammal interns that are in good standing.  This internship is 
an opportunity for interested individuals to increase their marine mammal 
technical skills and gain experience in applied animal welfare and conservation 
medicine research.  This position reports directly to IFAW's Animal Rescue 
Veterinarian.  For more information on the responsibilities of this position, 
please contact us at recruitm...@ifaw.org.  Please 
indicate in your cover letter if you are interested in this focus area.


Requirements

*Must be at least 18 years old.

*Must possess a valid driver's license and secure reliable 
transportation.

*Be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, or have graduated 
within 2 years.

*Must be of good physical fitness, able to lift/carry 40lbs, walk long 
distances in difficult terrain, be comfortable on small boats in nearshore 
waters, able to swim, and work in harsh weather conditions.

*Able to follow written and oral staff directions and protocols 
effectively and able to work in teams and individually.

*Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

*Must be able to commit to a minimum 3 days a week for 12 weeks during 
the internship session.  Your schedule will include at least 1 weekend day.

Preferred candidates will also have:

*Undergraduate or graduate study of biology, zoology, ecology, 
conservation or related field.

*Previous marine mammal stranding response/research experience.

*Previous necropsy experience (marine mammal or other taxa).

*Experience caring for or handling animals.

*Experience driving large trucks.

*Experience in photo-ID. At least one intern per session may assist in 
seal photo-ID work.

*Flexible daily schedules.  (Stranding events are unpredictable. Days 
may start early or end late.)

Important Information

*This internship is unpaid and housing and transportation are the 
responsibility of the intern.  If accepted,