Internships
SR3’s internships are an exciting opportunity for students with a background in marine biology, conservation, education or a related program. They are designed for folks who are interested in gaining experience and knowledge as an animal care intern, learning about the behavior, rescue and rehabilitation of marine mammals, engaging with community members to bring awareness of SR3, or educating people about local marine wildlife.
Marine Mammal Rehabilitation Intern
This position works with our animal care and veterinary staff and SR3’s animal husbandry volunteers to provide care for our patients, which primarily consists of harbor seals.
Position Overview
The Marine Mammal Rehabilitation Intern position provides undergraduates or recent college graduates an opportunity to gain skills in the field of marine mammal rehabilitation which includes providing primary care of stranded marine mammals, assisting with post-mortem examinations, developing and conducting a marine mammal research project, medical record keeping, and the possibility of some field response. This is a three to four month long, full-time, unpaid position during the summer; we do not offer any fall or winter internship opportunities at this time. Interns are responsible for their own housing and must have reliable transportation.
Session Dates: June 16th 2025 - September/October 2025 (end dates can vary)
Education and Outreach Intern
This position works with our Communication and Education Coordinator to lead programs surrounding marine mammal stewardship and inspire folks to take marine conservation actions.
Position Overview
The Education and Outreach Intern plays a critical role in public awareness by engaging with community members to educate about local marine wildlife. They will promote SR3 and conservation messaging at events, lead solo and volunteer-based beach education to foster marine mammal stewardship, and assist in the training and support of outreach volunteers. They will practice science communication through verbal and written storytelling, and produce a final project in the form of a blog post or podcast. This is a four month, part-time, unpaid position. Interns are responsible for their own housing and must have reliable transportation.
Session Dates: June 8th 2025 - October 5th 2025; Primarily Fridays, Saturdays, and some Sundays