Marine Mammal Conservation Fellowship

The candidate will gain credible experience in data collection, stranding response, formal and informal education, marine policy development, grant management and budgeting, conservation marketing, and project management. Specifically, the Fellow will manage a project working with the WDC staff as well as our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Advisory Council which includes representatives from diverse backgrounds and regional marine conservation and research organizations.  The goal of the project is to create a shareable pathway for WDC and its partners seeking to make this field more accessible and representative of all individuals.  
 

LOGISTICS:
Candidates must be able to demonstrate that they are legally eligible to work in the U.S. by the proposed starting date. Successful candidates will need to make their own arrangements, as needed, for housing and transportation to and from the WDC office in Plymouth, MA, USA. Please note that the cost of living for the Plymouth area is above the national average when considering this role. 
Candidates should be advised that WDC’s office is dog-friendly; up to three dogs may be in the office on any given day. 
As our work sometimes includes interactions with large crowds of people as well as direct contact with wild animals, we ask that our staff be fully vaccinated (including against COVID-19) unless employee qualifies for exception under applicable law relating to disability or sincerely held religious belief. CDC communicable disease recommendations are reviewed at frequent intervals and guide the updating of WDC's protocols to keep employees safe.

Candidates must:
•    Be at least 18 years old by the start of the position.
•    Be fluent in English.
•    Have effective verbal and/or written communications skills.
•    Work well with diverse audiences and teams. 
•    Have an interest in education/outreach initiatives. 
•    Act effectively as a member of a close-knit team.
•    Be able to problem-solve in unanticipated situations.
•    Have an attention to detail and follow policies and procedures.
•    Possess a valid driver’s license.
•    Be able to pass a background check.
•    Be able to lift or move heavy objects (around 50 lbs) and work outside in adverse weather conditions.
•    Be legally able to work in the United States.
Fellowship responsibilities include but are not limited to:
•    Investigating and identifying barriers of access to the field of marine mammal science and conservation and identifying mechanisms to improve access to this field. 
•    Researching and coordinating collaborations with community partners.
•    Working with WDC’s DEIB Advisory Council and consultants to expand the preliminary roadmap of improving accessibility to the field of marine mammal science and conservation.
•    Developing and disseminating outreach materials including, but not limited to, writing blogs and creating social media content.
•    Supporting the education team in delivering programs to K-12 students as well as adults/families at community events with a focus on under-resourced communities.
•    Attending appropriate conferences and workshops on behalf of WDC.  
•    Supporting responses to stranded live and dead marine mammals in the field, including assisting with health assessments and examinations to determine cause of death.
•    Supporting WDC policy initiatives including efforts to protect critically endangered North Atlantic right whales.
•    Assisting in the application, management, and reporting on grants. 

For additional details, visit: Get Involved - Whale & Dolphin Conservation USA (whales.org)

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