JOBS There are currently no staff openings at the Seymour Center. VOLUNTEER INTERNSHIPS We are looking for dynamic college students and college graduates with some basic knowledge of marine science, biology, or environmental studies to work with our education staff. Visitor Programs Interns have the opportunity to lead hands-on activities and help develop and interpret the center's exhibits, aquaria, and marine mammal research areas. School Programs Interns help provide educational programming for K-12 students, by team-teaching Discovery Labs, leading tours at the marine lab, and assisting with various projects. All interns work with the education staff to increase their knowledge of marine biology and scientific research. Interns also learn and develop teaching, interpretive, and public speaking skills. UCSC students can earn up to five units of university credit through Environmental Studies, E. E. Biology, and other boards (150 hours are required for five units of credit.) Interns seeking university credit work a minimum of 8-10 hours per week at the Seymour Center with an additional 4-7 hours per week required for related preparation and research. Interns commit to a set schedule. A final project or paper may be required. Interns are strongly encouraged to attend Seymour Center seasonal training classes and enrichment lectures held throughout the year. Credit hours can be accumulated by attending these enrichment and training sessions. The following volunteer internship positions are currently being recruited: Visitor Programs Environmental Interpretation Interns (College students or college graduates; available for summer and fall 2008) Seeking two people-oriented interns to present engaging marine science programs to Seymour Center visitors. Credit is available for college students; the number of units is dependent upon the number of hours worked. Non-students are also welcome to apply to gain experience rather than university credit. In addition to presenting programs, interns also help develop and implement hands-on activities in the Seymour Center exhibit halls and aquaria. They assist with basic support, administrative assistance, and background research that is essential to program operation. A minimum of one 4-hour shift per week is required with additional time spent for prep, set-up/clean-up, meetings, etc. Applicants must have completed at least one year of science coursework and need to have teaching, volunteer or customer service experience working with families and/or children. If interested in becoming a Visitor Programs Environmental Interpretation Intern, please contact Shauna Potocky at (831) 459-3854. Visitor Programs Research Interns (College students or college graduates; available summer and fall 2008) Working with the Visitor Programs staff and volunteers, interns help develop and implement hands-on activities and displays for the Seymour Center exhibit halls, classrooms, auditorium, or outside deck. Interns also assist with interpreting research, delivering hands-on presentations, assisting at the seawater touch tank, interpreting animals in aquarium displays, and help with basic support, administrative assistance, and background research that is essential to program operation. Interns work roughly 150 hours per quarter for a 5-unit internship (approx. 12-15 hours per week) or about 80 hours per quarter for a 2-unit internship (approx. 6-8 hours per week). A minimum of two 3-hour shifts per week is required with additional time spent for prep, set-up/clean-up, research, meetings, etc. If interested in becoming a Visitor Programs Research Intern, please contact Shauna Potocky at (831) 459-3854. Teaching & Project Intern (School Programs): (College students or college graduates; available fall, winter, and spring) School InternBecome part of our outstanding crew of school volunteers who teach engaging, hands-on, marine science activities in our seawater and teaching labs. Also, learn to lead interpretive tours to Long Marine Lab’s marine mammal overlook, blue whale skeleton, touch tank, and more. Gain valuable knowledge and experience through teaching a wide range of marine science concepts aligned with the California Science Content Standards. Learn how to effectively engage students from a range of backgrounds and ages (grades K-community college) in science activities. Develop useful public speaking skills and practice group management techniques essential to good teaching. Teaching & Project Interns need to be available at least one day per week (Tuesday-Friday) from 8 AM - 1PM for teaching. In addition to teaching and preparation time at home, interns are expected to schedule at least two additional hours per week to assist with projects and support work (make teacher reminder calls and photocopies, assist staff with various projects, etc.). Excellent volunteer enrichment opportunities are available to Seymour Center interns (lectures, field trips, trainings). All interns also assist with basic support and clerical work essential to program operation. Interns should be highly responsible, punctual, self-motivated, and committed to working as part of our volunteer teaching team. The number of Teaching & Project Intern opportunities is limited due to scheduling constraints, so apply early for consideration. Teaching & Project Interns are expected to volunteer for a minimum of two quarters, preferably three (i.e. six or more months). Preference will be given to interns who commit to the entire school year. The total number of hours an intern needs to work depends on whether the intern wants to volunteer for credit or experience. If interested in obtaining credit, interns must work a specific number of hours (usually 150 hours for 5 credits completed over two consecutive quarters--though one quarter is sometimes possible). For more information, or to apply for a position as a School Programs Intern, contact Suzanne Hebert, Youth Programs Manager at (831) 459-5725, shebert@ucsc.edu. Visitor Programs Docent Training Intern (College students or college graduates; September 2008 - April 2009) Working with the Visitor Programs staff and volunteers, interns help develop teaching materials for the docent training course held at the Seymour Center from January to March. This is an amazing opportunity to develop skills in areas such as administration, course organization, developing materials, researching scientific concepts and current research data, interpretation and be a part of a high quality training program. Interns also assist with interpreting research exhibits, seawater touch tank and aquarium displays and help with basic support, administrative assistance, and background research that is essential to program operation. Requirements for this position include: responsible and reliable, excellent customer service skills, highly organized, and enthusiasm for learning marine science and interpretation. Interns work roughly 150 hours per quarter for a 5-unit internship (approx. 12-15 hours per week) or about 80 hours per quarter for a 2-unit internship (approx. 6-8 hours per week). A minimum of two 3-hour shifts per week is required with additional time spent for prep, set-up/clean-up, research, meetings, etc. If interested in becoming a Visitor Programs Docent Training Intern, please contact Shauna Potocky at (831) 459-3854. Click here to download a Volunteer Application in PDF format. Mail completed applications to: Internships Seymour Center at Long Marine Laboratory 100 Shaffer Road Santa Cruz, CA 95060