Marine Mammal Stranding Internship Coordinator
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
Full-time
Construction / Physical Labor / Skilled Trades
Posted on April 30, 2024
Posting Details
University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
Department
Biology & Marine Biology - 32310
External Link to Posting
https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/31964
Vacancy Number
TSP5335PST
Working Title
Marine Mammal Stranding Internship Coordinator
Job Title
Research Tech III
Temp Position Type
SHRA Temporary
Job Category
No Response
FLSA for Position
Nonexempt
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
We are looking for two candidates who have a background working with marine mammal stranding programs, scientific public outreach experience, and an interest in working with both adults and children. The Internship Coordinator position is a dual role function that involves supervision and administrative support to interns and overseeing the internship program for the UNCW Marine Mammal Stranding Program. Internship Coordinators are expected to participate in the recruitment, interviewing, training, managing and evaluation of intern performance, including assisting interns with organizing and planning outreach assignments they will be involved in throughout the summer, and directing interns to independently create new outreach material for the UNCW MMSP. This includes assisting interns with independent research projects that interns will work on individually or as a team throughout the summer and ensuring that interns gain experience in marine mammal stranding training and database management. This position will also work to ensure successful compliance with UNCW policies and procedures.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Current valid driver's license
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
College/School Information
Work Hours
TBD
Work Days
TBD
Hours Per Week
29 or less
Type of Position
Anticipated Hiring Range
$20/hour
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please note, this is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Temporary assignments cannot exceed 11 consecutive months without a full 31-day break from employment. Employees in temporary positions are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave. Temporary employees are subject to the Affordable Care Act guidelines. For more info/to apply visit http://jobs.uncw.edu. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.
Job Posting Date
04/29/2024
Job Closing Date
EEO Statement
At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Number of Openings
Multi-Positions
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
Department
Biology & Marine Biology - 32310
External Link to Posting
https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/31964
Vacancy Number
TSP5335PST
Working Title
Marine Mammal Stranding Internship Coordinator
Job Title
Research Tech III
Temp Position Type
SHRA Temporary
Job Category
No Response
FLSA for Position
Nonexempt
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
We are looking for two candidates who have a background working with marine mammal stranding programs, scientific public outreach experience, and an interest in working with both adults and children. The Internship Coordinator position is a dual role function that involves supervision and administrative support to interns and overseeing the internship program for the UNCW Marine Mammal Stranding Program. Internship Coordinators are expected to participate in the recruitment, interviewing, training, managing and evaluation of intern performance, including assisting interns with organizing and planning outreach assignments they will be involved in throughout the summer, and directing interns to independently create new outreach material for the UNCW MMSP. This includes assisting interns with independent research projects that interns will work on individually or as a team throughout the summer and ensuring that interns gain experience in marine mammal stranding training and database management. This position will also work to ensure successful compliance with UNCW policies and procedures.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Biology or similarly related field
- Prior experience working with marine mammal stranding programs
- Prior experience with scientific public outreach
- Access to reliable form of transportation
- Master's degree in Biology or similarly related field
- Extensive prior experience working with marine mammal stranding programs
- Extensive prior experience with scientific public outreach
- Extensive prior experience working with children in K-12 age range
Current valid driver's license
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
College/School Information
Work Hours
TBD
Work Days
TBD
Hours Per Week
29 or less
Type of Position
Anticipated Hiring Range
$20/hour
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please note, this is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Temporary assignments cannot exceed 11 consecutive months without a full 31-day break from employment. Employees in temporary positions are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave. Temporary employees are subject to the Affordable Care Act guidelines. For more info/to apply visit http://jobs.uncw.edu. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.
Job Posting Date
04/29/2024
Job Closing Date
EEO Statement
At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Number of Openings
Multi-Positions
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vita
- List of 3 Professional References
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
