[SEMCO] applications being accepted for Marine Wildlife Internships

[Carol Carson]

NECWA INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance
 
Re: Marine Wildlife Internship Program:
 
The New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance (NECWA) is seeking qualified high school, college and graduate students within the New England community to assist with various projects and activities through our Marine Wildlife Research Program. Internship positions are non-paid, with interns working alongside knowledgeable staff conducting a variety of educational programs, research projects, and conservation activities.
 
NECWA Mission Statement:
The New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance (www.necwa.org) is a non-profit organization based in southeastern MA and dedicated to protecting and conserving the unique coastal marine wildlife off the New England coast. NECWA is comprised of biologists, students, and professionals working within the community who care about coastal marine wildlife and the ecosystem upon which it depends. NECWA staff and interns work on a volunteer basis allowing the majority of raised and donated funds coming into the organization to support the many projects and activities.
 
NECWA research activities are used to advance the understanding of coastal marine wildlife as well as support conservation efforts in this area. This information forms the basis of our educational outreach activities within the New England community.
 
Intern Responsibilities and Activities:
 
Internship positions are typically 3 months in duration and require a 20-hour a week commitment to the program. Internships can start at any time, but typically they run in seasonal blocks – spring, summer, fall and winter.
 
Interns will assist with various research and education programs including:
·      Conducting research aboard commercial whale watching boats operating out of Plymouth Harbor.
·      Learn various research analysis techniques, including photo-identification of large baleen whales.
·      Educational outreach activities aboard commercial whale watching boats.
·      Floating classroom programs aboard commercial whale watching boats.
·      Private and public school presentations.
·      Community presentations.
·      Community festivals and events.
·      Beach clean-up efforts.
·      Helping to collect water quality samples and data in the Jones River.
 
Qualifications:
The internship program is open to interested upper level high school, college, and graduate students within the New England Community. Preference will be given to those individuals who work hard and who are team players. NECWA does not require a specific GPA or advanced degree.
 
Application:
Send a cover letter, resume, and one letter of reference to:
 
Dr. Mary C. Nash, mcnash at capecod.net
 
If you need additional information, contact Dr. Nash at the email address above.
 
To learn more about NECWA:
·      Visit out website at www.necwa.org
·      Visit our NECWA News blog at www.necwanews.blogspot.com
·      Visit NEBShark at www.nebshark.org
·      Visit on Facebook New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance
 
 
Thank you,
 
Dr. Mary Nash
NECWA Intern Coordinator
59 N. Main Street
Middleboro, MA  02346
mcnash at capecod.net