marine biology Opportunities

Oceans Aware is an organisation dedicated to improving the general public's awareness of the world's marine environment, and ensuring it's stability for future generations. Interns will make use of the valuable skills and hands-on experience gained with Oceans Aware to teach and enrich the lives of thousands of children in desperate need of knowledge on environmental issues and on sharks in particular. These children are the future South African decision-makers in the economy, education, environmental issues among others, and therefore, being part of this program, will ensure a long term investment for the future of a developing country. Throughout this project, interns will improve in their teaching and presentation skills; they will gain teaching hours, learn more about shark biology, ecology and evolution, while at the same time, play a crucial part in the conservation of marine life and in the education of those school children. Interns will also gain hands-on experience by collecting data for research projects on shark fisheries and management. Interns will be exposed to the practical side of research while out at sea with Oceans Research interns. They will get the chance to learn about several white shark research projects such as photo identification, population dynamics, genetic and stable isotope sampling and more.

Oceans of Fun is a marine mammal facility located within the Milwaukee County Zoo. Since 1991, Oceans of Fun has cared for California sea lions and harbor seals while providing educational presentations and interactive programs to Wisconsin families. We are dedicated to the field of marine mammal science and education. It is our goal to provide the best possible environment, training and care for our marine animals with the focus of educating the public about marine life, environmental protection and conservation. Oceans of Fun offers a variety of opportunities for children and families alike to discover the amazing world of seals and sea lions. We provide a wide array of interactive programs, allowing visitors to connect with our animals personally and offer volunteer and internship positions for individuals interested in a career in marine mammal care and education. Have you always loved marine mammals and been interested in the field of animal training? Do you love the earth and want to help make a difference? Are you passionate about public education and want to assist with our mission for conservation? Then our internship programs are a great fit for you! Oceans of Fun is actively interviewing for fall, winter, spring and summer internship positions. Our programs teach individuals how to be an animal care and environmental specialist. Learn about animal diets, facility care, animal training, medical programs, and assist our staff in educating the public about how to care for the environment. Oceans of Fun is a globally recognized leader in the field of marine mammal care and training. We receive internship and volunteer applications from around the world. Our internship programs have been designed to provide participants with valuable experience in a wide variety of activities that occur throughout a trainer's day.

Animal Programs - Marine Mammal Internship

Company Overview:
Since its opening in 1971, the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, FL has grown to feature four theme parks the Magic Kingdom ® Park, Epcot ®, Disneys Hollywood Studios ®, and Disneys Animal Kingdom ® Theme Park. In addition, more than 20 themed resort hotels, two water parks, and the Downtown Disney® Area, a daytime and nighttime entertainment complex, are part of the Walt Disney World Resort.

Department Overview:
This Disney Professional Internship is designed to give the student entry level experience with the day to day care of West Indian manatees and Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in a public setting. Interns will deliver formal microphone presentations, prepare diets, maintain cleanliness of all areas, record husbandry data, observe husbandry techniques and observe training techniques.

Responsibilities

• Guest Presentations - 50%


• Conduct daily educational presentations on manatees that are entertaining, accurate, and that inspire conservation action.
  
• Narrate research sessions stressing cognitive studies, marine conservation issues, and marine mammal awareness.
• Diet Preparation/Cleaning - 50%


• Prepare food daily for manatees and dolphins.
  
• Sanitize all animal areas, exhibits, and food preparation kitchen.
  
• Safe handling of Cleaning/Sanitizing solutions.
• General


• Assist with feeding of manatees.
  
• Occasionally observe various training sessions with dolphins.
  
• Learn training basics, record keeping and marine mammal research techniques.
  

Basic Qualifications You must meet the basic qualification in order to apply for the internship:

• Minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0
  
• Junior, senior or recent college graduate
  
• Psychology , Zoology, Biology, or related major
  
• Three months experience with communicating biological information and make it personal and relevant to guests in an informal setting such as a zoo, aquarium, museum, or nature center
  
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
  
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds
  
• Less than six months experience in a marine mammal setting
  
• Strong interest in Marine Mammal field, with long term career goal in training, husbandry and research
  
• Proven communication skills in both one-on-one delivery and presentations that communicate a strong conservation message
  
• SCUBA certification is required at the time of application.
  Applicants must currently have a SCUBA certification card when applying for the internship. We cannot accept applicants that are currently in SCUBA class or are planning on completing it after application submission.

Additional InformationRequired Materials:

• Résumé (outlining all of your required qualifications)
  
• Cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest
  
• College transcripts (official or unofficial)
  

To upload these documents:

• Log into your dashboard at www.DisneyInterns.com
  
• Click the link labeled Upload Résumé
  
• Be sure your document is titled in this format: FirstName_LastName_Type (i.e. Mickey_Mouse_Transcripts or Mickey_Mouse_CoverLetter)
  
• Select document type of Other
  

If you experience any difficulty with uploading documents, please e-mail wdw.animal.program.interns@disney.com .

Internship Eligibility:

• Must be enrolled in a U. S. college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
  
• Must be at least 18 years of age
  
• Not have already completed two consecutive (spring/fall) College or Professional Internship Programs
  
• Must possess unrestricted work authorization
  
• Must provide full work availability
  
• Must provide own transportation to/from work
  
• Current Active Disney cast members must meet Professional Internship transfer guidelines (for Walt Disney World cast members this is no more than four points and one reprimand in the last six months; for Disneyland cast members this is six months of consecutive service and a performance record clear of any disciplinary issues (warnings, suspensions, etc.) for at least six months)

Program Length:
The approximate dates of this internship are June 2013 through January 2014. Interns must be fully available for the duration of the internship.

Housing:
A limited amount of company-sponsored housing is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Please Note:
You may be contacted after your application has been reviewed to turn in additional support materials. If you have any additional questions please email wdw.animal.program.interns@disney.com .

Application Deadline:
The deadline to apply for this internship is March 8, 2013.

Recommendation Print This Role Description:
Strong candidates may be invited to complete a phone interview. We strongly encourage applicants to print a copy of this role description so they can refer to it in the event they are selected for a phone interview. Note that this role description will not be accessible once the posting is closed on March 8, 2013.

Attention International Students:
If you are currently studying in the United States on an F-1 or J-1 Visa and do not have a Social Security number, please contact our office at 407-828-1736 PRIOR to applying.

Waterbird intern will be assigned to work alternately with staff from the VA Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) and other partners of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Financial Support: A reimbursement of $154/week living expenses plus free housing and utilities. Housing: Location of housing TBD but may be located in Wachapreague, Virginia or Oyster, Virginia. Housing at both locations is dormitory-style housing and is shared with other interns, summer employees, and graduate research students. Transportation: A personal vehicle is required for daily travel to boat ramp meeting locations (1-25 miles) although every effort will be made to coordinate travel to minimize personal mileage expenses. Area Description: The Eastern Shore of Virginia is a rural area with many opportunities for birding, kayaking, nature walks and shopping and dining in small towns and villages. There is limited access to mainstream amenities but essentials such as grocery stores, hardware stores and department stores (i.e., Walmart) are readily accessible. The Virginia Beach/Norfolk area and Pocomoke, Maryland offer most shopping and entertainment conveniences and are within a reasonable driving distance. Study sites are remote and most are accessible by boat only. These sites offer some of the best opportunities for studying and observing coastal wildlife on the U.S. east coast. Summers months are very hot and humid and biting insects are plentiful. Contact: Send your cover letter, resume and references to: Ruth Boettcher 12610 Jacobus Creek Road Machipongo, VA 23405 Ruth.Boettcher@dgif.virginia.gov

Animal Programs - Reproductive Biology Internship

Company Overview:
Since its opening in 1971, the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, FL has grown to feature four theme parks the Magic Kingdom ® Park, Epcot ®, Disneys Hollywood Studios ®, and Disneys Animal Kingdom ® Theme Park. In addition, more than 20 themed resort hotels, two water parks, and the Downtown Disney® Area, a daytime and nighttime entertainment complex, are part of the Walt Disney World Resort.

Department Overview:
Interns in Reproductive Biology work as part of the Science Team in the Wildlife Tracking Center at Disney's Animal Kingdom ® Theme Park. These interns receive extensive training in hormonal analysis and learn to conduct hormone assays. Interns in Reproductive Biology also share information about Science Team projects with our guests. This is a laboratory position with no animal contact.

Responsibilities

• Organize and prepare biological samples for hormonal analysis (e.g. urine and fecal samples from a variety of species including white rhino and okapi).
  
• Perform hormonal analyses on a variety of species using enzyme immunoassays (EIA's).
  
• Maintain/graph/analyze hormonal data.
  
• Share information about Science Team projects with Disneys Animal Kingdom® Theme Park guests.
  
• Prepare and maintain laboratory equipment.
  
• Support the team in other capacities as assigned.

Basic Qualifications You must meet the basic qualification in order to apply for the internship:

• Minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0
  
• Junior, senior, recent college graduate, master's student or recent masters graduate
  
• Biology, Animal Science, or related major
  
• Minimum of three months of non-classroom research experience within an established scientific research program
  
• Formal coursework or laboratory experience in endocrinology, reproductive biology, chemistry, or physiology laboratory techniques
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Other laboratory coursework
  
• Public speaking experience
  
• Laboratory experience performing enzyme immunoassays
  

Additional InformationRequired Materials:

• Résumé (outlining all of your required qualifications)
  
• Cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest
  
• College transcripts (official or unofficial)
  

To upload these documents:

• Log into your dashboard at www.DisneyInterns.com
  
• Click the link labeled Upload Résumé
  
• Be sure your document is titled in this format: FirstName_LastName_Type (i.e. Mickey_Mouse_Transcripts or Mickey_Mouse_CoverLetter)
  
• Select document type of Other
  

If you experience any difficulty with uploading documents, please e-mail wdw.animal.program.interns@disney.com .

Internship Eligibility:

• Must be enrolled in a U. S. college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
  
• Must be at least 18 years of age
  
• Not have already completed two consecutive (spring/fall) College or Professional Internship Programs
  
• Must possess unrestricted work authorization
  
• Must provide full work availability
  
• Must provide own transportation to/from work
  
• Current Active Disney cast members must meet Professional Internship transfer guidelines (for Walt Disney World cast members this is no more than four points and one reprimand in the last six months; for Disneyland cast members this is six months of consecutive service and a performance record clear of any disciplinary issues (warnings, suspensions, etc.) for at least six months)

Program Length:
The approximate dates of this internship are June 2013 through January 2014. Interns must be fully available for the duration of the internship.

Housing:
A limited amount of company-sponsored housing is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Please Note:
You may be contacted after your application has been reviewed to turn in additional support materials. If you have any additional questions please email wdw.animal.program.interns@disney.com .

Application Deadline:
The deadline to apply for this internship is March 8, 2013.

Recommendation Print This Role Description:
Strong candidates may be invited to complete a phone interview. We strongly encourage applicants to print a copy of this role description so they can refer to it in the event they are selected for a phone interview. Note that this role description will not be accessible once the posting is closed on March 8, 2013.

Attention International Students:
If you are currently studying in the United States on an F-1 or J-1 Visa and do not have a Social Security number, please contact our office at 407-828-1736 PRIOR to applying.

Position: Habitat Restoration Internship Reports to: Coastal Ecologist Location: Bay Center, Providence, RI Dates: 2-4 positions a year Summer: May August 2013 Time commitment: One day per week minimum About the Internship Position: Save The Bay seeks a highly motivated individual to support Save The Bay's Habitat Protection and Restoration Program in the implementation and coordination of community based habitat restoration projects. Duties include conducting research, field monitoring, database management, and planning associated with the restoration of Narragansett Bay habitats. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to have a hands-on role in ecological restoration efforts. Interns will gain an understanding of applied ecological restoration techniques, field monitoring protocols, and environmental problem solving techniques. Interns will also gain experience working with volunteers and collaborating with community organizations. Compensation/Scheduling/Additional Requirements: Save The Bay Internships are unpaid, but are available for college credit. Save The Bay will work with your university to ensure that all steps are taken to fulfill any credit requirements. All Save The Bay Interns are also required to work at the Save The Bay Swim. You will need to be available on Saturday, July 20 from 7 am to 2 pm. To Apply: Interested students are asked submit a letter of intent (cover letter), internship application and resume. Please be sure that these items are attached with the application. All items will be considered when choosing candidates to interview. Applications for internships can be submitted to Save The Bay offices by mail to: Save The Bay Attn: Internship Manager 100 Save The Bay Drive Providence, RI 02905 Applications for internships can also be submitted to Save The Bay by email at: shessler@savebay.org Please use the subject Habitat Restoration Internship in your email Applications will be accepted and positions filled on an on-going basis. Once a candidate is selected for the position, they will be notified by telephone and a confirmation letter will be sent by mail. If you are not selected for an internship, Save The Bay encourages you to volunteer with us and apply again in the future.

Position: Stormwater Campaign Internship Reports to: South County COASTKEEPER® Location: Save The Bay South County Office, Westerly, RI Dates: May August 2013 About the Internship Position: Save The Bay seeks a highly motivated individual to support Save The Bay's South County Coast initiative. The position will serve as an assistant to the South County COASTKEEPER®, working on stormwater research primarily in the southern part of the state, but also throughout the state. Duties include conducting research, field monitoring, database management, and planning associated with our local waters. Compensation/Scheduling/Additional Requirements: Save The Bay Internships are unpaid, but are available for college credit. Save The Bay will work with your university to ensure that all steps are taken to fulfill any credit requirements. South County Coast Internship is a minimum of 14 hours a week (2 days), but additional days may be added to fulfill any university course/credit requirements. All Save The Bay Interns are also required to work at the Save The Bay Swim. You will need to be available on Saturday, July 20 from 7 am to 2 pm. To Apply: Interested students are asked submit a letter of intent (cover letter), internship application and resume. Please be sure that these items are attached with the application. All items will be considered when choosing candidates to interview. Applications for internships can be submitted to Save The Bay offices by mail to: Save The Bay Attn: Internship Manager 100 Save The Bay Drive Providence, RI 02905 Applications for internships can also be submitted to Save The Bay by email at: shessler@savebay.org Please use the subject South County Coast Internship in your email Applications will be accepted and positions filled on an on-going basis. Once a candidate is selected for the position, they will be notified by telephone and a confirmation letter will be sent by mail. If you are not selected for an internship, Save The Bay encourages you to volunteer with us and apply again in the future.

Spend your Summer on the Water at Sunset Bay Beach Camp and Take Your Watersports, Marine Science, and Teaching Skills to the Next Level Beach Camp at Sunset Bay is a one of a kind water sports summer camp lead by renowned marine life educator, film maker, author, speaker, and underwater photographer Annie Crawley (www.AnnieCrawley.com, www.DiveIntoYourImagination.com). Located on Puget Sound in Seattle suburb of Edmonds, our program includes both traditional summer camp water sports, and an educational component in marine biology, and marine life photography and video. A central part of our staff development program includes the opportunity for all waterfront staff to become certified scuba divers during the camp season. If you love the ocean and the summer camp experience, Beach Camp may be the place for you. We are assembling an energetic team of counselors with instructor level expertise in wakeboarding, sailing, sea kayaking, paddle boarding, photography/video, or marine sciences. If you currently a certified scuba diver, dive master or instructor, you may also be able to help on the bottom in our new dive instruction sister program. -Located 20 minutes from downtown Seattle allowing summer staff to enjoy all the fun of summers in Seattle on their time off. -Modern shared cabin/apartment accommodations. -Short 8-week camp season (plus two required training weeks) with only 4 of the 8 weeks being overnight. -Small Camp environment approximately 40 kids per week. -Weekends off unless desiring to earn extra money working weekend classes/events. -One restaurant meal every day. -Best beaches on Puget Sound. -Scuba training and certification opportunities for all waterfront staff. -College Internship credit available in Education or Marine Sciences. -Weekly stipend, room and board provided -Staff boat use available during time off. Check out our website for further information www.sunsetbay.com and send is your resume and some photos showing you having fun in one of the activities we offer. We look forward to hear from you and having a blast with the Beach Camp Team this summer!

The California Wildlife Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of injured, orphaned and sick native wildlife. CWC fulfills this mission through marine mammal rescue, and treatment of avian and terrestrial wildlife in our rehabilitation hospital. This internship will provide an exciting and challenging educational experience in the marine mammal field, while also allowing for additional hands-on experience with other native California wildlife. The interns will be working closely with the Marine Mammal program staff in all aspects of stranding response, including logistics, assessment, capture/restraint, transport to the marine mammal rehabilitation facility, and public relations. In addition, interns will provide support to CWC Hospital staff in animal husbandry tasks for avian and terrestrial wildlife.

Our Internships play an integral role in the success of Enterprise and are a comprehensive introduction to our Management Training Program. For a college student, real-world professional business experience can put you above the rest when you enter the job market. This a temporary position for the Summer of 2013, but based on performance, there may be a further career opportunity.

It's Business 101 on 10 cups of coffee

Our interns go at a highly energized pace. From day one as a paid intern with Enterprise, you'll learn what it takes to run a successful business and acquire highly marketable skills and experience pertaining to every aspect of operating a business. And it's learning by doing, not by getting coffee or filing all day. Our college interns take on the same challenges as our first and second year full-time professionals. It's a team-based environment where the Enterprise employees are supportive and fun to work with.

Responsibilities:

When you join our Management Internship Program, you'll acquire highly marketable skills and experience pertaining to every aspect of running a successful business. You'll soon discover that every day is different because it is filled with so many new, exciting, rewarding and often unexpected challenges. There is one consistent aspect, however - everyday, you'll learn more about sales/marketing, customer service, business management, and administrative skills than you ever thought possible.

At Enterprise, you won't be a glorified gopher getting coffee or filing all day. Our interns go at the same energized pace and take on the same challenges and responsibilities as our Management Trainees.

Not only is it a paid internship program, but interns may also be eligible for performance incentives and employee referral rewards. The business training you'll receive will be an amazing jumpstart to your career.

Perhaps best of all, Interns who successfully navigate and complete the internship training program may be offered full-time positions after graduation based on performance and regional / area needs.

Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be a full time student in the process of obtaining your bachelors degree
• Must currently be enrolled as a senior or entering your senior year next semester
• Recent work experience or related college involvement (Service, retail sales, participation or leadership in athletic/team activities, membership or leadership in community, social or academic organizations)
• Must have a valid drivers license with no more than 2 moving violations and/or at-fault accidents within the past 3 years
• No drug or alcohol related conviction (DWI/DUI) on driving record in the past 5 years
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future
• Must be willing to accept pay of $10.00 / hour, plus applicable performance bonuses
• Must be living within a reasonable commute of no more than 1 hour from this location