[MARMAM] Petersburg Marine Mammal Center Internship Opportunity

[Jeff Reynolds]

Petersburg Marine Mammal Center Internship Opportunity
Located in Petersburg, Alaska’s Little Norway, this project takes  
place on Mitkof Island in the heart of the Tongass National Forest.  
Petersburg is also known as the Whale Research Capital of Alaska  
because of the many world renown marine mammal researchers who use  
Petersburg as a base of operation.

PMMC is a non-profit organization formed in 1998 to “assist research  
efforts and be a depository for information on research and sightings  
of marine mammals in Southeast Alaska”. We have a small center  
located in the Viking Travel Building Which is on Main Street in  
downtown Petersburg. The center is manned by interns during the  
summer months and the Board of Directors carries out the functions of  
PMMC year-round.

This intern program allows students the opportunity to earn college  
credit while learning about marine mammals and serving the public.  
Indoor exhibits, including an interactive computer kiosk, focus on  
marine mammal life history and distribution. Two interns will be  
working at the Center staggered shifts for seven days out a week  
where the work includes, but is not limited to:
·   Staff the Center during open hours. Manage operations, sales and  
petty cash.

·   Interpret AK marine mammal information for Center visitors and  
public.

·   Assist and help coordinate where possible with researchers using  
center.

·   Prepare/deliver AK marine mammal presentations to visitors and  
small groups.

·   Facilitate community outreach and public education of AK marine  
mammals.

Project Duration

Two 8-10 week Intern positions are available beginning mid-June  
through August 31st.

Accommodation
The volunteer will be accommodated in Forest Service housing near the  
center of town, making it easy to access to the community and to the  
Center.
Internship Requirements
·       must be in an internship program through an accredited  
university
·       physically fit
·       desire to gain skills in the environmental education field
·       interested in working with visitors
·       possess an interest in working on small projects for the Center
·       possess a positive attitude!

Compensation
Travel (contingent/negotiable) to and from Petersburg to Seattle or  
Anchorage, lodging, and $300/ month (taxable stipend). Occasional  
trips to observe marine mammals and other trips with Board of  
Directors tour operators on a space and time available basis. Other  
perks are included in the prospectus.

Application Deadline
Applications deadline is February 29th, 2008. Positions will be  
filled quickly thereafter

For More Information and Application:
http://psgmmc.org/pages/involved/internships.html

Petersburg Marine Mammal Center
PO Box 1618
Petersburg, AK 99833

907.772.4170

info at psgmmc.org