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<b>Right Whale Ecology Program Photo-ID Internship</b></div>
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<b>Center for Coastal Studies (CCS), Provincetown, MA USA</b></div>
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The Center for Coastal Studies (CCS), a nonprofit institution dedicated to the understanding and protection of our coastal environment and marine ecosystems, is seeking a seasonal Right Whale Ecology Program vessel observer and photo-ID intern from January
06, 2025 through May 30, 2025. This long-term project focuses on documenting the abundance, distribution, and behavior of North Atlantic right whales and their food resource in Cape Cod Bay and adjacent Massachusetts waters. The intern will be the primary
vessel observer for the project and will participate in research cruises up to four days a week. Fieldwork responsibilities include photographing critically endangered North Atlantic right whales, collecting behavioral and environmental data, recording other
sighting events (species, vessels, and fishing gear), and working with a habitat research team both in the field and office. Office responsibilities include photo-analysis (downloading images, inputting sightings information, matching individuals to known
animals using an online and in-house catalog), database entry and maintenance, assisting the aerial team, and maintaining vessel field equipment.</div>
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<b>Minimum Requirements:</b></div>
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Previous marine mammal survey experience, including background in species identification and photo-identification of large cetaceans;</li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 112%; margin: 0in 0in 0.15pt 0.5in;">
Experience with digital SLR cameras, lenses, and filters;</li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 112%; margin: 0in 0in 0.15pt 0.5in;">
Basic computer literacy and working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint);</li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 112%; margin: 0in 0in 0.15pt 0.5in;">
Experience working on boats and ability to withstand harsh elements for up to 10 hours at a time;</li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 112%; margin: 0in 0in 0.15pt 0.5in;">
Not prone to serious seasickness;</li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 112%; margin: 0in 0in 0.15pt 0.5in;">
Ability to live and work well in a team;</li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 112%; margin: 0in 0in 0.15pt 0.5in;">
Enthusiasm and willingness to learn field and lab-based research methods;</li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 112%; margin: 0in 0in 0.15pt 0.5in;">
Strong attention to detail and ability to work well under pressure.</li></ul>
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<b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></div>
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Bachelor’s degree, preferably in biological/environmental sciences;</li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 112%; margin: 0in 0in 0.15pt 0.5in;">
Experience using iMatch image database software;</li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 112%; margin: 0in 0in 0.15pt 0.5in;">
Experience with database entry and management;</li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 112%; margin: 0in 0in 0.15pt 0.5in;">
Experience using GPS equipment;</li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 112%; margin: 0in 0in 0.15pt 0.5in;">
Demonstrated ability to estimate object distance ranges from a vessel;</li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 112%; margin: 0in 0in 0.15pt 0.5in;">
A valid US driver’s license.</li></ul>
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The successful applicant will be required to work a minimum of five full days per week and will need to be flexible for research cruises due to weather constraints. The intern will often collect data independently in the field; thus responsible, detail-oriented
applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be available for the full field season and must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and evenings as needed. Housing will be provided, as well as a $15 hourly rate of pay. International applicants must
secure their own visas or other required documentation.</div>
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CCS has a long history of conservation and research work with the North Atlantic right whale, and Cape Cod Bay has been a major critical habitat for around 50% of the estimated population in recent years. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone wishing
to expand their skills in marine mammal survey techniques and will offer the successful applicant the unique chance to work with one of the world’s most endangered cetaceans. This internship will afford the successful applicant an invaluable opportunity to
work within a well-established institution, with highly-qualified scientists, and to gain experience in photo-identification, matching, and data entry and analysis. Experience in oceanographic sampling can also be gained. Details of our work can be found on
our website:</div>
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<b>How to Apply:</b></div>
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The application package should include the following as a single PDF:</div>
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Cover letter describing your specific interests in marine mammal science, internship qualifications, and how the experience would assist you in reaching career goals;</li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 112%; margin: 0in 0in 0.15pt 35.25pt; list-style-type: "2) ";">
CV/resume;</li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 112%; margin: 0in 0in 0.15pt 35.25pt; list-style-type: "3) ";">
The names and contact information of two references;</li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 112%; margin: 0in 0in 0.15pt 35.25pt; list-style-type: "4) ";">
College transcripts, if applicable (unofficial are sufficient).</li></ol>
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Application materials must be e-mailed to: <u>employment@coastalstudies.org</u> with the subject line:
<b>2025 RW Photo-ID Internship</b>. </div>
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<b>Deadline for submissions: September 20th, 2024.</b></div>
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<b>The Center for Coastal Studies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.</b></div>
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<b>Diversity of opinions, experience, and backgrounds is a key asset.</b></div>
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