Marine Naturalist
SUMMER INTERNSHIP POSITION
Where: The Port Townsend Marine Science Center is a public, non-profit marine education facility located in Fort Worden State Park. The facilities are comprised of two buildings which house a small hands-on Marine Exhibit with local nearshore animals and plants, a Natural History Exhibit featuring shorelines, past and present, with an emphasis on geology, a citizen science research Discovery Lab and two fully equipped classrooms. www.ptmsc.org
When: June 16th - Labor Day, 2008. Weekdays and some weekends
Description:
Lead hands-on education programs for the general public
Lead interpretive programs in the marine and natural history exhibits
Responsible for maintaining tanks, care for animals and general upkeep of both facilities
Work with docent team
Serve as educational staff for Marine Science Summer Camps
Work in our gift shop
Qualification:
Must be able to work with people of all ages and from all walks of life
Must have marine science and natural history background
Must be energetic, self motivated and willing to learn
Must have a current CPR and First Aid certification
Must be an independent and team worker
Must be well organized
Must have excellent verbal communication skills
Benefits:
Ample opportunity to work with visiting groups and the general public in an educational capacity
On-site training in natural history, marine biology, geology, ecology and interpretation techniques
Training in cold water marine husbandry
Salary:
$1750 Stipend
Rustic housing
Room and board during overnight camps.
To Apply: Please send resume, cover letter and 2 reference letters to:
Chrissy McLean
Port Townsend Marine Science Center
532 Battery Way
Port Townsend, WA 98368
E-mail: cmclean@ptmsc.org
Applications accepted until position is filled
Fall position also available; please request information by E-mail.