Position Overview:

Personnel in this position assist in ensuring the health and well-being of marine mammals. Tasking includes, but is not limited to, care and feeding of marine mammals and the safety and maintenance of property and facilities during Night Watch hours.

Primary Responsibilities:

Perform feeding and administration of food, food supplements, and medications.

Perform observation of marine mammals

Assist, as tasked, with basic marine mammal husbandry

Maintain and clean equipment

Maintain detail records

Perform other duties, as assigned

Eligibility Requirements:

High school diploma (or equivalent) and

Experience with animal training, commercial maritime operations, or experience as a marine mammal care custodian

Must hold a valid driver’s license

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Must be able to pass the NMMF swim test for nightwatch project employees

Personal Requirements:

Maintains high ethical standards during care of animals

Maintains attention to safety standards and requirements

Displays a strong commitment to collaboration and teamwork

Able to demonstrate strong communication and conflict resolution skills

Able to convey a professional image and positive attitude regarding the NMMF, the U.S. Military, and the nonprofit sector

Remains flexible and willing to adapt to an evolving work environment and changing weather conditions

Able to embrace a flexible work schedule to include work hours on holidays, weekends, and after-hours as needed to meet the needs of the position

The job is for the Night Watch team and is a Relief Position (on-call). There is no guarantee of hours but expectations of at least 8 hours per month as shifts open. No benefits.

Additional information about the National Marine Mammal Foundation can be found at www.nmmf.org.