Job Opening: Marine Stewards Internship Program

Intern Title:		Beach Watch Intern
Supervisor:		Beach Watch Supervisor

Goal of the Position

This position will support the mission of the Association by assisting with the Beach Watch program of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary. Beach Watch is a long-term, beach-monitoring program that was started in 1993. Every two to four weeks trained surveyors survey "their beach”, counting, identifying, and photo-documenting birds and marine mammals and human activity on- and immediately offshore. Beach Watch volunteers also provide additional eyes and ears for the Sanctuary. Volunteers are often the first on the scene of a boat grounding, report oil or tar balls, and learn to collect and preserve oil samples as evidence. Beaches surveyed stretch from Bodega Head in Sonoma County down to Año Nuevo in San Mateo County.

Time Commitment

The Beach Watch Intern will work 10-12 hours per week. Interns must commit to work for at least one semester, or a minimum of 4 months. Longer commitments are preferable..

Major Responsibilities

Assist the Beach Watch Manager in all aspects of the Beach Watch program. Office responsibilities include maintaining and improving the Beach Watch data flow. This will include: tracking incoming datasheets and photos, organizing and processing photos, entering data, and quality checking previously entered data. Participate in special projects as needed. The intern will have some opportunities to participate in Sanctuary educational lectures and excursions.

Qualifications

Required: Must be a college student or have an undergraduate degree in biology or a related field. Must have basic knowledge of the marine environment and interest in marine conservation and monitoring. Skilled in the use of computers. Basic writing, editing, and database skills required.

Desired: Experience in data collection and data entry. Knowledge of birds and marine mammals of the Central California coast.

Training Required

On the job training will be provided by the Beach Watch Manager as well as the Data Coordinator.

Work Location

The offices for the Farallones Marine Sanctuary Association are located on Crissy Field, in the Presidio of San Francisco. Interns are responsible for providing their own transportation to the office.

Benefits

Interns will gain valuable experience working in an active non-profit environmental organization under the guidance of a staff member. The internship will provide opportunities to learn about the marine environment, long-term monitoring programs, and scientific data collection and management. The Beach Watch Manager will work with you and your educational institution to offer college credit if applicable.

To Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume to:

Kirsten Lindquist
Beach Watch Manager
klindquist@farallones.org