Marine Animal Wildlife Response Internship-Alaska Sealife Center

January 6, 2022

Summary:

The Alaska SeaLife Center is dedicated to understanding and maintaining the integrity of the marine ecosystem of Alaska through research, rehabilitation, and public education. All internships are unpaid with a minimum 12-16 week commitment required. The position is scheduled five days and 40 hours each week. Applicants must be willing to work a flexible schedule, as hours may include evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays. Interns will be exposed to and gain experience in the rescue and rehabilitation effort of Alaska’s stranded wild marine mammals and birds. In addition to learning animal restraint and husbandry skills, interns are expected to work with the public in-person while out in the field and over the phone in a professional and courteous manner. Under the guidance of Wildlife Response staff, the Intern will be trained and expected to perform the essential duties.

Essential Duties:

Make daily animal diet preparations and perform routine cleaning of quarantine and work areas.
Assist in pool cleanings and water quality testing.
Assist with the Stranded Animal Hot Line and interact with the public professionally.
Assist with rescue and release of stranded animals as opportunities present.
Participate in educational talks or tours, and assist in the creation of computerized learning modules.
Assist in the care and maintenance of the Center’s rehabilitating animals and facility.
Maintain and update computerized medical records, and assist in archival record digitization.
Help ensure that the rehabilitation clinic and quarantine area are stocked and prepared to receive animals.
Performs other duties relating to the Center’s goals and mission statement as required.