[Jpjobs] Fwd: DCMC Jobs List Feb 21
Julia Westwater
jwestwater at whoi.edu
Fri Feb 21 13:30:06 EST 2014
This week's openings:
1.Federal Consistency Specialist, Division of Coastal Resources Management
2.COASTAL RESOURCES SCIENTIST 1-3, GOV-Coastal Protection and
Restoration Authority
3.Canada Research Chair Tier 2 - Integrated Coastal and Ocean
Management, Dalhousie University
4.Environmental Analyst (Staff Scientist), Narragansett Bay Estuary Program
5.Senior Associate, U.S. Oceans, Northeast, Pew Charitable Trusts
6.Oceanographer, Scitor Corp.
7.Marine Scientist – Climate and Energy Campaign, Oceana
8.ADVISORY LEADER, MIT Sea Grant College Program
9.Marine Educator, Marine Science Institute
10.Sustainable Seafood Coalition Adviser, ClientEarth
11.Director of Sustainability R&D, Association of Zoos and Aquariums
12.Archaeologist, Department of the Navy
13.Coastal Resiliency Specialist, MA Office of Coastal Zone Management
14.Aquarium Director, The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
15.Education Specialist, Alaska SeaLife Center
16.MPA ecological data analyst intern, WWF
17.MPA meta-analysis intern, WWF
18.Conservation and Coastal Livelihoods Intern, WWF
19.Conservation and Governance Intern, WWF
20.Conservation and Coastal Livelihoods Intern, WWF
21.GIS Intern – Coastal East Africa GIS, WWF
22.Right Whale Research Project Field Intern, New England Aquarium
23.Marine Mammal Education and Research Internship, New England Aquarium
24.Marine Ecology Lab Interns, Dauphin Island Sea Lab
25.Animal Programs – Aquatic Research Internship, Walt Disney World
26.Communications/Marketing Intern, Loggerhead Marinelife Center
27.Sea Turtle Nesting Intern, Loggerhead Marinelife Center
28.Communications Stagiaire, Marine Institute
29.Stagiaire - Fisheries Ecosystems Advisory Services, Marine Institute
30. Marine Mammals Internships, Oceanic Society
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1. Federal Consistency Specialist, Division of Coastal Resources Management
Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
This position will serve as the Federal Consistency Specialist at the
Division of Coastal Resources Management, under the Bureau of
Environmental and Coastal Quality. She/He will be responsible for
reviewing documents and permit applications for federal consistency
determination under Section 307 of the Coastal Zone Management Act.
See attached description for more information.
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2. COASTAL RESOURCES SCIENTIST 1-3, GOV-Coastal Protection and
Restoration Authority
Baton Rouge, LA
Function of Work:
To utilize regulatory and/or non-regulatory measures to create, restore,
enhance, protect, and preserve the state's coastal wetlands, marshes,
flood plains, and other natural resources vital to the state's economy
and/or the safety of its citizens (private, public, institutional,
industrial, and governmental), and to protect the citizens of Louisiana
with hurricane flood protection measures.
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=815209&hit_count=yes&headerFooter=1&promo=0&transfer=0&WDDXJobSearchParams=%3CwddxPacket%20version%3D%271%2E0%27%3E%3Cheader%2F%3E%3Cdata%3E%3Cstruct%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27CATEGORYID%27%3E%3Cstring%3E-1%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27PROMOTIONALJOBS%27%3E%3Cstring%3E0%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27TRANSFER%27%3E%3Cstring%3E0%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27FIND_KEYWORD%27%3E%3Cstring%3E%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3C%2Fstruct%3E%3C%2Fdata%3E%3C%2FwddxPacket%3E
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3. Canada Research Chair Tier 2 - Integrated Coastal and Ocean
Management, Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Marine Affairs Program, Faculty of Science
Application Deadline: 15 March 2014
The Marine Affairs Program (MAP) in the Faculty of Science at Dalhousie
University invites applications for a Social Sciences and Humanities
Research Council (SSHRC) Canada Research Chair Tier 2 position in
Integrated Coastal and Ocean Management. It is anticipated that the
appointment will be tenure-stream at the Assistant/Associate Professor
level.
The SSHRC CRC Tier 2 position in Integrated Coastal and Ocean Management
in Marine Affairs is consistent with Dalhousie University’s strategic
focus in ocean-related interdisciplinary research. It will further
enhance Dalhousie’s position as Canada’s most comprehensive Oceans
University. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to
advance knowledge in this field and to collaborate with recognized
coastal and marine scholars from some six Faculties within the
university, as well as with businesses, government and civil society
partners involved in coastal and ocean management.
See attached description for more information.
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4. Environmental Analyst (Staff Scientist), Narragansett Bay Estuary Program
Providence, RI
The Environmental Analyst (Staff Scientist) position is responsible for
developing and managing the technical projects and programs of the NBEP.
The Environmental Analyst will play a leading and integrating role among
the many scientists and organizations at work in the Narragansett Bay
watershed in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts; will act as science
liaison between the NBEP and federal, state, and local scientists and
managers; will coordinate and facilitate the NBEP’s Science Advisory
Committee; and will develop, procure, and manage multi-partner
competitive technical grants and provide technical input the NBEP’s
website. While the position will not focus on active field research, the
Environmental Analyst will provide the needed synthesis and
interpretation of existing research.
The Environmental Analyst (Staff Scientist) will work with partners in
both RI and MA to develop and refine a system of applicable
environmental indicators and to adapt monitoring strategies to support
indicator reporting. He or she will help to facilitate needed synthesis
and interpretation of data, to make data available to support management
decisions, and to characterize environmental condition trends linked to
ecological indicators. The Environmental Analyst (Staff Scientist) will
participate in the development of data driven analytical tools and
assist in the assessment of the modeling tools available or under
development for the Narragansett Bay watershed.
http://www.neiwpcc.org/employment/employment-docs/NBEP%20EA-Staff%20Scientist%202-17-14.pdf
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5. Senior Associate, U.S. Oceans, Northeast, Pew Charitable Trusts
Washington, DC
Conserving abundant populations of forage fish species is necessary to
ensure the long-term health and productivity of marine ecosystems.
Accordingly, the U.S. Oceans, Northeast campaigns will promote a
precautionary, ecosystem-based approach to the management of the
region’s forage fish species at the New England and Mid-Atlantic Fishery
Management Councils and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission.
The Senior Associate, Policy will conduct technical and policy research
and analysis to support the Northeast forage fish conservation work of
Pew and help to communicate the results to the general public, fishery
stakeholders and policy makers, by drafting testimony, correspondence,
policy statements, white papers and reports. In addition, this person
will engage with policy makers and other stakeholders, and represent Pew
at the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, Atlantic States Marine
Fisheries Commission (ASMFC), associated advisory panels and scientific
committees, and with Congress and federal and state agencies.
https://jobs-pct.icims.com/jobs/3645/senior-associate%2c-u.s.-oceans%2c-northeast/job
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6. Oceanographer, Scitor Corp.
Herndon, VA
Scitor Corporation has a new opportunity for an Oceanographer in
Herndon, VA to work within the Intelligence Community researching and
analyzing ocean industry activity. The successful applicant will work to
provide technical solutions to a wide range of complex and technically
challenging classified work. Qualified candidates must possess a TS/SCI
clearance with polygraph.
Key duties/responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
·Supporting research and analysis of ocean and geologic parameters and
ocean industry activity for regional and specific site assessments
·Responding to QRC(Quick Response Capabilities) questions for multiple
regions on a variety of marine resource and environmental issues
·Knowledge of field data collection and data reduction
·Working knowledge of offshore oil and gas industry
·Working location is in Herndon, VA
https://2xrecruit.kenexa.com/kr/cc/jsp/public/EmailJobDetail.jsf?npi=565068D98DB2DA273E114D73481D2D5B&rand=4D457076374D45F9936CD139EC1C5EA798DDC497C26E1575969E7A621BEEF933
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7. Marine Scientist – Climate and Energy Campaign, Oceana
Washington, DC
OCEANA, an international organization focused solely on protecting the
world’s oceans, is dedicated to achieving measurable change by
conducting fact-based advocacy campaigns with clearly articulated
goals. Our campaigns are led by teams of scientists, economists,
lawyers and advocates to restore and protect the ocean.
We are looking for a Marine Scientist to play a substantive role on
Oceana’s Climate and Energy team. As the Marine Scientist for this
team, you will play a primary role in researching Oceana’s major
campaign topics, developing and defining policy initiatives, and
preparing Oceana technical reports. You will be an excellent writer with
the capability to translate scientific language into easily understood
documents for a broad range of audiences; Congress, federal agencies,
the media and public. As a technical lead you will guide the
science-based messaging of the campaign and serve as a quality control
professional for internal and external communications.
http://oceana.org/en/about-us/employment-opportunities/marine-scientist-climate-and-energy-campaign
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8. ADVISORY LEADER, MIT Sea Grant College Program
Cambridge, MA
ADVISORY LEADER, Sea Grant College Program-Sea Grant Marine Advisory
Services, to be responsible for statewide leadership and coordination of
MIT Sea Grant’s Marine Advisory Services, including acting as a liaison
to state and federal agencies; conducting applied research and
developing outreach activities in coastal and marine science; and
managing a staff of technical and scientific outreach, education, and
communication specialists. Responsibilities require individual and team
efforts to plan, develop, and implement the MIT Sea Grant strategic
plan, outreach and extension education programs, and applied research
related to coastal and marine ecology. Applied research program
delivery will include extension and peer reviewed publications,
workshops, conferences, computer- and web-based software, and electronic
and mass media releases. Will also develop grant proposals as
appropriate; and collaborate with Woods Hole and other Northeastern Sea
Grant programs and MIT research faculty, regional program leaders, and
other specialists in developing and delivering nationally recognized
programs for stakeholders.
http://jobs.mit.edu/external (#10837)
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9. Marine Educator, Marine Science Institute
Redwood City, CA
The Marine Science Institute is a non-profit science and environmental
education organization offering hands-on programs that excite and
enlighten students about marine ecosystems. The Institute is seeking
qualified instructors to teach programs to students of all ages. MSI is
located in Redwood City, CA on the San Francisco Bay.
Marine Educator Position Responsibilities:
* Present science curriculum through inquiry based learning and hands-on
activities.
* Teach school, membership, and birthday programs that are presented at
MSI's facility, bay area schools, educational events and other outdoor
facilities.
*Provide a safe and positive learning environment.
*Properly handle live aquatic organisms and artifacts.
*Maintain educational equipment, company vehicles and facility grounds.
*Continuously update their knowledge of Marine Ecology, Ichthyology,
Plankton, Benthic Ecology, Physical Oceanography and current events of
the San Francisco Bay Estuary and the Pacific Ocean.
http://sfbaymsi.org/aboutus/Jobs%20science%20instructor%20land.html
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10. Sustainable Seafood Coalition Adviser, ClientEarth
London, UK
ClientEarth has created a partnership of seafood industry stakeholders
called the ‘Sustainable Seafood Coalition’ (SSC). The SSC seeks to
ensure that ‘all fish and seafood sold in the UK is from sustainable
sources’. We intend to achieve this through the creation and oversight
of voluntary codes of conduct connected with seafood sourcing and
consumption and the harmonisation of labelling, with scope for further
codes on related issues. The SSC also seeks to build national and global
alliances and influence changes at UK, EU and international level. The
SSC has 27 members and industry representatives, including major
supermarkets, several seafood brands and suppliers and the food service
sector.
We need an energetic and effective person with strong facilitation and
coordination capabilities to help deliver this vision of sustainable
seafood. The SSC adviser will play a key role in advancing the work of
the SSC and supporting the biodiversity team’s work to secure
sustainable and ecosystem based fisheries in the EU. This is a short
term role to August 2014. There is a strong possibility for extension
after this time depending on funding renewal and performance.
http://www.clientearth.org/opportunities/jobs/sustainable-seafood-coalition-officer-london-1903
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11. Director of Sustainability R&D, Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Silver Spring, MD
The Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) has launched a new initiative
called the Center for Species Conservation. The Center will be an
integral part of AZA with three primary areas of activity: Saving
species in the wild and in zoos and aquariums, engaging people in
conservation action, and conducting research and development projects to
increase species sustainability and to strengthen the effectiveness of
AZA member institutions in engaging people in conservation.
Reporting to the Senior Vice President for Conservation &Education, the
Director of Sustainability Research & Development manages and supports
programs in AZA's Center for Species Conservation. The Director of
Sustainability R &D will assist in work to: build the long-term
sustainability of selected species in zoos and aquariums and the wild;
develop policies and methods for increasing species sustainability and
the success of public engagement in conservation action; and, increase
recognition of the AZA community for its conservation and science
education accomplishments.
http://www.aza.org/Jobs/detail.aspx?id=32818
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12. Archaeologist, Department of the Navy
Washington, DC
This position is at the Underwater Archaeology Branch, Naval History and
Heritage Command (NHHC), Department of the Navy (DoN), Washington, DC.
Responsible for managing and conducting archaeological research and
survey on the Navy’s over 17000 sunken military craft. Conserves and
curates artifacts associated with Navy sunken military craft and
undertakes public outreach initiatives to inform the Navy and the public
of their maritime heritage.
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/362139100
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13. Coastal Resiliency Specialist, MA Office of Coastal Zone Management
Boston, MA
The Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management
<http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/czm/> (CZM) is accepting applications
for a Coastal Resiliency Specialist
<https://jobs.hrd.state.ma.us/recruit/public/31100001/job/job_view.do?postingId=J39778&code=search.public&mgtNonMgtType=Non-Management&federalStimulus=no&workSchedule=full.time&companyId=9&locationId=2&functionCode=3>
to join the StormSmart Coasts
<http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/czm/program-areas/stormsmart-coasts/>
team in Boston. CZM seeks a talented professional with planning,
outreach, and data analysis expertise to provide technical support for
CZM efforts to develop and implement strategies that protect coastal
resources and enable communities to better address erosion, flooding,
and sea level rise. This full-time position serves on a
multi-disciplinary team and will assist in all stages of coastal
shoreline and floodplain management related data development, planning,
and outreach. Applications are due by March 4.
https://jobs.hrd.state.ma.us/recruit/public/31100001/job/job_view.do?postingId=J39778&code=search.public&mgtNonMgtType=Non-Management&federalStimulus=no&workSchedule=full.time&companyId=9&locationId=2&functionCode=3
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14. Aquarium Director, The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
Pine Knoll Shores, NC
This position is responsible for effectively and efficiently managing
the operations, budget and staff of the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine
Knoll Shores in Carteret County, NC. This position is responsible for
supervision of all activities at a complex public aquarium. The position
is responsible for a technical life support system, staff selection,
development and supervision, purchasing, establishing budget priorities
and budget management. This position is responsible for liaison with
media, civic, business and public interests, assistance to the North
Carolina Aquarium Society in fund raising and development; and proactive
marketing and publicizing of aquarium projects and programs. This
position is responsible for physical improvements, expansion planning
and supervising capital improvement projects. The position provides
leadership and direction for educational exhibits, programs and special
activities.
http://www.aza.org/Jobs/detail.aspx?id=32700
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15. Education Specialist, Alaska SeaLife Center
Seward, AK
This position is responsible for presenting Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC)
marine science programs. Variable hours, including mornings, evenings
and weekends as needed. May include national and state-wide travel for
professional development and urban/rural outreach.
http://www.alaskasealife.org/New/about-ASLC/Education%20Specialist%202.14.pdf
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16. MPA ecological data analyst intern, WWF
Washington, DC
Indonesia is at the epicenter of marine biodiversity, providing habitat
for 76 percent of known coral species and more than 3,000 fish species,
these marine resources are also critical for both livelihoods and food
security, supporting more than 120 million people living in coastal
areas. Unfortunately, this rich biodiversity is under threat from
climate change, over-fishing, pollution, and other pressures related to
unsustainable development.
There has been substantial investment in marine conservation in the
Birds Head Seascape (BHS) and more recently, there has been an emphasis
in the Sunda Banda Seascape. (SBS) To understand how these conservation
interventions are impacting the ecosystem, ecological monitoring has
been conducted in and out of the MPAs in the BHS and SBS through a
consortium of NGOs, universities, and government institutions.
WWF-US is seeking an intern to synthesize ecological data in the Birds
Head Seascape and the Sunda Banda Seascape.
Internship activities include:
? summarize and analyze existing ecological and biophysical data in the
Birds Head Seascape and the Sunda Banda Seascape
? assist with development and maintenance of ecological databases
? use existing data to help compile a report on the ecological status of
the MPAs in the Birds Head Seascape and Sunda Banda Seascape.
Requirements: The successful applicant will have a background in
ecology/conservation/statistics. Position requires strong analytical
skills, as well as demonstrated expertise in handling large datasets in
Microsoft Excel. Basic statistical skills required; understanding of
multivariate statistics preferred. The successful applicant will be able
to work independently, as well as part of an interdisciplinary team.
This position requires eligibility to work or study in the United
States. This position is based in Washington, D.C.
Stipend: Unpaid. For all unpaid internships, applicants must be enrolled
in school and be able to obtain academic course credit from their
university. Due date for CV and cover letter: March 1, 2014
Contact: Gabby Ahmadia, Gabby.Ahmadia at wwfus.org
<mailto:Gabby.Ahmadia at wwfus.org>
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17. MPA meta-analysis intern, WWF
Washington, DC
As awareness of the importance of marine ecosystem services grows, so
too does the recognition that better governance of social-ecological
systems (SES) is critical to sustainability. There is however, a lack of
understanding of the impact of current governance regimes on marine
social-ecological systems.
Drawing upon the seminal work of Elinor Ostrom, the World Wildlife Fund
(WWF) and The National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC) are
in the process of collating and analyzing interdisciplinary monitoring
data from hundreds of marine protected areas (MPAs) in order to identify
and document the social and ecological impacts of protected areas around
the world.
WWF-US is seeking an intern to synthesize management, governance and
ecological data collected from various global MPA datasets. Internship
activities include:
? collating management, governance and ecological data from multiple
data sources;
? desktop research for local, national and regional contextual data on
MPAs and countries where MPAs are located;
? assists with the management and structure of the final database.
Requirements: The successful applicant should be experienced in working
with medium/large datasets and be proficient in the use of database
software such as Excel, Access and/or experience in SQL language. Basic
statistical skills required; understanding of multivariate statistics
preferred. A background in ecology/conservation would also be
beneficial. The successful applicant will be able to work independently,
as well as part of an interdisciplinary team. This position requires
eligibility to work or study in the United States. This position is
based in Washington, D.C.
Stipend: Unpaid. For all unpaid internships, applicants must be enrolled
in school and be able to obtain academic course credit from their
university.
Due date for CV and cover letter: March 1, 2014
Contact: Gabby Ahmadia, Gabby.Ahmadia at wwfus.org
<mailto:Gabby.Ahmadia at wwfus.org>
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18. Conservation and Coastal Livelihoods Intern, WWF
Washington, DC
Marine protected areas (MPAs) are an integral component of local,
national, and international strategies for biodiversity conservation.
The impact of MPAs on local communities is the focus of a contentious
policy debate.
Under certain conditions, MPAs can provide both biodiversity and social
benefits, while in other settings tradeoffs exist between biodiversity
conservation and social welfare. To inform this debate, WWF and its
partners are monitoring the social impacts of marine protected areas in
the Coral Triangle. We are looking for a motivated intern to assist in
the management and interpretation of our coastal livelihoods data.
Internship responsibilities may include data management (updating
metadata, database maintenance and design), completion of quality
control and quality assurance (QAQC) checks, analysis of social science
data, and assistance in producing short summary reports.
This internship is an excellent opportunity to interact with scientists
in WWF-US and around the world; gain exposure to a wide range of
conservation science and policy issues; and inform adaptive management
of marine protected areas.
Minimum Requirements:
The successful applicant will have a background in social science, with
an interest in biodiversity conservation. This position requires strong
data management and analysis skills, with demonstrated experience
handling social science datasets. Good written and verbal communication
skills are essential. Knowledge of Microsoft Access and statistical
applications (JMP, R) strongly preferred. The successful applicant will
be able to work independently, as well as part of an international,
interdisciplinary team. This position requires eligibility to work or
study in the United States. This position is based in Washington, D.C.
Stipend: Unpaid internship. Only enrolled students are eligible for this
internship as you must be able to receive academic credit from your
current academic institution.
Due Date for CV and Cover Letter: March 15^th 2014
How to apply: Please email a resume & cover letter with the subject line
“Conservation and Coastal Livelihoods Internship Application” to Louise
Glew at louise.glew at wwfus.org <mailto:louise.glew at wwfus.org>
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19. Conservation and Governance Intern, WWF
Washington, DC
Marine protected areas (MPAs) are an integral component of local,
national, and international strategies for biodiversity conservation.
The impact of MPAs on local communities is the focus of a contentious
policy debate.
Under certain conditions, MPAs can provide both biodiversity and social
benefits, while in other settings tradeoffs exist between biodiversity
conservation and social welfare. To inform this debate, WWF and its
partners are monitoring marine resource governance in Indonesia.
We are looking for a motivated intern to assist in the management and
interpretation of our monitoring data. Internship responsibilities may
include translation of written materials from Bahasa Indonesia to
English, data management (updating metadata, database maintenance and
design), completion of quality control and quality assurance (QAQC)
checks, analysis of social science data, and assistance in producing
short summary reports.
This internship is an excellent opportunity to interact with scientists
in WWF-US and around the world; gain exposure to a wide range of
conservation science and policy issues; and inform adaptive management
of marine protected areas.
The successful applicant will have a background in social science or
humanities, with an interest in biodiversity conservation. This position
requires written and spoken fluency in Bahasa Indonesia, with
demonstrated experience translating between English and Bahasa
Indonesia. Qualitative analytical skills and familiarity with natural
resource governance are preferred. The successful applicant will be able
to work independently, as well as part of an international,
interdisciplinary team.
This position requires eligibility to work or study in the United
States. This position is based in Washington, D.C.
Stipend: Unpaid internship. Only enrolled students are eligible for this
internship as you must be able to receive academic credit from your
current academic institution.
CV and Cover Letter Due Date: March 15th, 2014.
How to apply: Please email a resume & cover letter with the subject line
“Conservation and Governance Internship Application” to Louise Glew at
louise.glew at wwfus.org <mailto:louise.glew at wwfus.org>
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20. Conservation and Coastal Livelihoods Intern, WWF
Washington, DC
Marine protected areas (MPAs) are an integral component of local,
national, and international strategies for biodiversity conservation.
The impact of MPAs on local communities is the focus of a contentious
policy debate.
Under certain conditions, MPAs can provide both biodiversity and social
benefits, while in other settings tradeoffs exist between biodiversity
conservation and social welfare. To inform this debate, WWF and its
partners are monitoring the social impacts of marine protected areas in
the Coral Triangle. We are looking for a motivated intern to assist in
the management and interpretation of our coastal livelihoods data.
Internship responsibilities may include data management (updating
metadata, database maintenance and design), completion of quality
control and quality assurance (QAQC) checks, analysis of social science
data, and assistance in producing short summary reports.
This internship is an excellent opportunity to interact with scientists
in WWF-US and around the world; gain exposure to a wide range of
conservation science and policy issues; and inform adaptive management
of marine protected areas.
Minimum Requirements:
The successful applicant will have a background in social science, with
an interest in biodiversity conservation.
This position requires strong data management and analysis skills, with
demonstrated experience handling social science datasets. Good written
and verbal communication skills are essential. Knowledge of Microsoft
Access and statistical applications (JMP, R) strongly preferred. The
successful applicant will be able to work independently, as well as part
of an international, interdisciplinary team.
This position requires eligibility to work or study in the United
States. This position is based in Washington, D.C.
Stipend: Unpaid internship. Only enrolled students are eligible for this
internship as you must be able to receive academic credit from your
current academic institution.
Due Date for CV and Cover Letter: March 15^th 2014
How to apply: Please email a resume & cover letter with the subject line
“Conservation and Coastal Livelihoods Internship Application” to Louise
Glew at louise.glew at wwfus.org <mailto:louise.glew at wwfus.org>
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21. GIS Intern – Coastal East Africa GIS, WWF
Washington, DC
Coastal East Africa encompasses a beautiful tapestry of land and
sea—from mountains and grasslands to mangroves and fringing coral reefs.
Within this region, WWF works in Kenya, Tanzania and Mozambique and the
western part of the Indian Ocean. Elephants, rhinos, lions, wild dogs
and more iconic species roam the landscape. Along the coasts, you can
find dugongs, whale sharks, dolphins, whales and five species of marine
turtles. The waters of the Western Indian Ocean also support globally
important shrimp and tuna industries.
A vast array of GIS data exists for the Coastal East Africa but this
data is scattered across several organizations and locations making it
difficult to harness for the noble work of saving this spectacular region.
World Wildlife Fund seeks an intern with excellent GIS and data
collation and management skills to assemble and organize this data and
make it usable for various projects and to build simple tools and
databases that will make this data easy to discover and. The successful
applicant will be proficient in GIS (specifically ArcGIS), and have
good, analysis and GIS database skills. Strong communication skills,
writing, and attention to detail are required.
Experience and/or interest in online mapping tools such as ArcGIS
Server, ArcGIS Online, Google Maps Engine are a positive. Knowledge of
programming and web systems is also an added advantage. Applicant should
be pursuing a bachelor or master’s degree in Geography, GIS,
Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Biology, Ecology, or
Information Science. Intern will be based at the WWF US headquarters in
Washington DC.
Duration and Time: May to August 2014.
Compensation: Internship is unpaid. Applicant should demonstrate that
he/she can receive school credit or compensation from another source
(grant, work study).
To apply: By March 15, 2014, please submit your resume, cover letter,
and contact information for two references to: Nasser.Olwero at wwfus.org
<mailto:Nasser.Olwero at wwfus.org>
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22. Right Whale Research Project Field Intern, New England Aquarium
Boston, MA
Apply now for: Late Summer and early Fall 2014; Priority Deadline is
March 15th
Time commitment: August and September; Please See Below
Position Summary:
The New England Aquarium conducts a two-month field season on the North
Atlantic right whales in Canadian waters. We are looking for a highly
motivated, independent, and mature individual who has completed a
university level degree and is interested in pursuing a career in the
field of marine mammalogy. This individual will attend the field
research season, assisting the research team in their work on the Right
Whale Research Project. A two-month commitment is required. Previous
experience in small boats (<50 feet in length) is desirable, as well as
experience with digital photography, living in group situations, and
basic computer skills. Please apply by our priority deadline, March
15th, 2014.
http://www.neaq.org/get_involved/volunteering_and_internships/internships/complete_list_of_internships/position_details.php?id=107
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23. Marine Mammal Education and Research Internship, New England Aquarium
Boston, MA
Apply now for: Spring 2014, Summer 2014
Time commitment: Please see below.
The New England Aquarium is currently seeking Marine Mammal Education &
Research Interns to assist with the daily operations of our commercial
Whale Watch Cruises, which are offered in partnership with Boston Harbor
Cruises. Marine Mammal Education & Research Interns are responsible for
collecting, and transcribing data of the identification, location, and
behavior of marine mammals found in the Stellwagen Bank National Marine
Sanctuary region. Interns are also involved in public educationaboard
the vessels. Additional duties include data entry, photo-identification
processing, and educational outreach.
The position will report to Boston Harbor Cruises’ Director of Marine
Education & Conservation and will be an active part of the New England
Aquarium’s internship community, which includes more than 50 individuals
that serve in various departments throughout the Aquarium.
http://www.neaq.org/get_involved/volunteering_and_internships/internships/complete_list_of_internships/position_details.php?id=100
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24. Marine Ecology Lab Interns, Dauphin Island Sea Lab
Dauphin Island, AL
The Marine Ecology Lab is looking for interns to help conduct research
on several on-going projects in various nearshore benthic habitats along
the Northern Gulf Coast. Research will be based out of the Dauphin
Island Sea Lab located on Dauphin Island, Alabama at the mouth of Mobile
Bay. Interns will work closely with Dr. Ken Heck, his lab technicians
and graduate students.
We are looking for interns for both summer and fall seasons. The
duration of the internship is about 3 months. The internship will have a
flexible start date to be announced with summer interns arriving in June
and fall interns arriving in August. You may apply for both seasons if
you wish.
http://marineecologylab.disl.org/interndescript.html
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25. Animal Programs – Aquatic Research Internship, Walt Disney World
Lake Buena Vista, FL
This Disney Professional Internship is designed to give the student
experience in collecting, compiling and analyzing data in an aquarium
setting. Research topics include fish health and husbandry practices,
including water chemistry, as well as behavior and cognition of a
variety of aquatic animals, including marine mammals.
http://careers.disneyparks.jobs/us/united-states/zoology/jobid4853729-animal-programs-aquatic-research-internship
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26. Communications/Marketing Intern, Loggerhead Marinelife Center
Juno, FL
The Communications internship is open to students (undergraduates or
recent graduates) with a focused interest in either marketing, public
relations, communications, development or non-profits. Students will
have the opportunity to learn all aspects of the communications efforts
in a non-profit environment by working directly with Loggerhead
Marinelife Center (LMC) staff. The internship is unpaid, and housing is
not provided. Start and end dates are flexible to accommodate school
schedules.
http://www.marinelife.org/pages/contact/contact---careers-communications-intern
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27. Sea Turtle Nesting Intern, Loggerhead Marinelife Center
Juno, FL
The Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) is a private non-profit
organization located along one of the most important and heavily nested
beaches in the United States. Each season, between 6,000-13,000 nests
from loggerhead, green and leatherback turtles are recorded. The center
is seeking temporary employees (Nesting Season Interns) to assist in the
sea turtle nesting surveys for 9.5 miles of beach in North Palm Beach
County.
http://www.marinelife.org/pages/contact/contact---careers-sea-turtle-nesting-intern
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28. Communications Stagiaire, Marine Institute
Galway, Ireland
This Communications Stagiaire position is an excellent training
opportunity for a recent graduate (in the last 2 years) of
communications, media studies, or a related degree. The successful
candidate will join the Marine Institute Communications Team and assist
with the re-launch of the Institute’s website, planning, creating and
publishing online content. The successful candidate will also assist the
day to running of the communications office as required.
Principle Tasks
Planning and writing and publishing content on www.marine.ie
<http://www.marine.ie/>
Editing content for the website and ensuring design and style guidelines
are in place.
Writing and publishing press releases and news updates on the website.
Assist with monitoring and reporting on content and online engagement.
http://www.marine.ie/home/aboutus/jobs/vacancies/Communications+Stagiaire+-+Communication+Team.htm
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29. Stagiaire - Fisheries Ecosystems Advisory Services, Marine Institute
Galway, Ireland
The Stagiaire Programme (Marine Institute Student Programme for recent
graduates) is designed to enable recent graduates to gain work
experience in an area in which they are interested. As part of
Fisheries Ecosystems Advisory Services (FEAS) you will:
· Provide administrative support to the work activities of the
Section Manager and Director.
· Assist FEAS personnel with fish sampling at ports, assist with
general laboratory duties and input of data into the FEAS data base system.
· Occasionally you may be required to assist on sea surveys.
· You will also support the work of the Fisheries Ecosystems
Advisory Services teams.
This Stagiaire position is an excellent training opportunity for a
recent graduate of biology with some experience of business&
administration or a related subject.
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30. Marine Mammals Internships, Oceanic Society
Turneffe Atoll, Belize
3, 6 and 12-month Dolphin and Manatee Research Internships Available
Immediately to Qualified Candidates at Turneffe Atoll, Belize
The mission of Oceanic Society (OS) is to conserve marine wildlife and
habitats by deepening connections between people and nature through
research, community engagement, and first-hand experience.
Interns are sought to assist with field surveys on two long-term
projects: ¨Social and behavioral ecology of bottlenose dolphins¨ and
¨Monitoring and conservation of manatees.” Both projects are based at
Oceanic Society’s Blackbird Caye Field Station on Turneffe Atoll,
Belize. This is an extraordinary field experience for biologists
interested in working with marine mammals as a career. Interns will
learn and apply standard field methods, teach and lead volunteer groups,
and develop his/her own short project.
See attached description for more information.
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/Suzanne Garrett/
/DCMC Coordinator/
/IUCN/
/1630 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 300/
/Washington, DC 20009/
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