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<b>Job Title: Marine Animal Entanglement Response Specialist I</b></div>
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<b>Reports To: MAER Director</b></div>
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<b>Job Classification: Full-Time</b></div>
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<b>FLSA Status: Salary Exempt/ $60,000 Annually</b></div>
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<b>Job Summary:</b> CCS is internationally known for its marine mammal science and disentanglement work. The MAER program aids marine animals with life-threatening entanglements while simultaneously collecting data needed to better understand and solve the
entanglement problem.</div>
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Ongoing training to disentangle whales and sea turtles following strict protocols that emphasize human and animal safety;</li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in;">
Maintains a hotline for reports and specialists are on call to respond to reported events;</li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in;">
Responsible for program data processing/management, trainee supervision, communicating with the public and maritime community and administrative tasks;</li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in;">
Work closely with other CCS marine mammal research programs in the field and the lab, as well as collaborators locally and internationally. </li></ul>
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<b> Prerequisites:</b></div>
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At least one year of at-sea work experience;</li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in;">
Excellent computer and communication skills;</li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in;">
Strong focus and attention to detail;</li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in;">
Ability to work and communicate well at sea and in a wide range of weather conditions;</li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in;">
Prior experience working with entangled animals, small boat handling and a background in science are preferred;</li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in;">
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Please send cover letter, resume, and 2 professional references to employment@coastalstudies.org by Friday February 28, 2025.</div>
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<b>No Phone Calls, please.</b></div>
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The Center for Coastal Studies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.</div>
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Diversity of opinions, experience, and backgrounds is a key asset.</div>
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