Cetus Research & Conservation Society is a non-profit organization
dedicated to facilitating the conservation of the marine environment.
Among other things, we provide education about local marine mammals and
the marine mammal viewing guidelines through our marine stewardship
programs, Straitwatch and the Robson Bight Marine Warden Program. The programs
are operated in the waters off Vancouver Island, BC. For more information
please visit our website www.cetussociety.org.
Cetus is looking for enthusiastic and hard working individuals to fill the
following unpaid internship positions:
· *Straitwatch Internships*
· *Warden Program Internships*
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Internship positions will be based out of Victoria and/or Alert Bay British
Columbia, Canada. Positions will be offered between May and October 2012. A
commitment of at least two months is required. Preference will be given to
applicants who are able to commit to longer. Successful applicants can
choose to stay in one location or split their time between the two.
Successful applicants will have the opportunity to be involved with our
on-the-water monitoring programs which are focused primarily around British
Columbia’s Northern and Southern resident killer whale populations. They
will also be involved with data collection, data entry, fundraising
initiatives, outreach events and community education.
*Responsibilities include: *
- Educating boaters, kayakers, and park visitors about the marine mammal
viewing guidelines, marine species at risk, the conservation issues they
face and the boundaries of the Robson Bight (Michael Bigg) Ecological
Reserve.
- Collecting and entering data on marine mammals and vessel activity.
- Public interpretation in the form of dock talks and participation in
community events.
- Potentially helping to respond to injured, sick or dead marine mammals
in support of the BC Marine Mammal Response Network.
- Observing and recording cetaceans in support of the BC Cetacean
Sightings Network.
- Helping to organize and carry out fundraising initiatives.
- Assisting with general administrative duties.
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*What skills and experience will interns gain?: *
- Experience educating the public on important conservation issues.
- Experience with data collection and analysis.
- Interpretive skills and techniques
- Potential for experience in marine mammal response.
- Experience with fundraising and community outreach.
- Experience working with Microsoft Access.
*Essential Requirements: *
- Fluent spoken English
- Interest in marine wildlife and conservation.
- Flexibility
- Ability to work long hours outdoors.
*Additional Information: *These positions are unpaid and interns are
responsible for all living costs. We are happy to help applicants find
accommodations in both Victoria and Alert Bay if assistance is required.
*How to apply: *Please forward your cover letter, resume and two references
via *email* by *March 9th, 2012*. Please indicate your availability and
location preference. Only successful applicants will be contacted. **
Contact: Leah Thorpe
Cetus Research & Conservation Society
Email:* * i...@cetussociety.org
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Cetus Research & Conservation Society
#7-920 Johnson St.
Victoria B.C.
V8V 3N4
phone: 250-590-7723
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