Assist other departments as needed and requested.Assist the Rescue Team in response to stranding events when contacted.Communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in written form.Assist with public outreach to promote conservation within the community.Perform behavioral observations on stranded marine mammals.

Provide exceptional guest and public interaction for all stranding-related responses.Obtain knowledge of rescue policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and day-to-day functions.Complete any training established by the HR department.Ability to communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in written form.Attend department rehabilitation training sessions related to diet preparation, sanitation, daily checklist, equipment use and inspections.Maintain annual Rehabilitation certification through in-person (first time) or online (renewal) training.Knowledge and experience on animal diet preparation and general habitat maintenance.Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and proven proficiency in completing job functions as outlined in SOPs.Inability to fulfill obligations should be reported to staff immediately. Commit to at least one shift per week.Pass bi-annual stranding swim test to participate in rehabilitation requiring shallow or deep-water interaction.Assist with maintenance of equipment through sanitation, inspections, and inventories.Perform duties related to diet preparation and habitat maintenance of rehabilitating animals.Perform behavioral observations on rehabilitating marine mammals.Assist the Stranding Team in response to rehabilitation events when contacted.Follow all staff instructions and perform other duties as needed.The Reserve Team is on stand-by, will not require a monthly hour commitment outside of rehabilitation, and will not be called for stranding responses. The function of the Reserve Team will be to perform a secondary role in filling shifts and performing other duties in rehabilitation. Members of the Reserve Team will support the Rescue Team’s active volunteer base.

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