Marine Stranding Intern: Field Response & Data

Audubon Institute; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon Institute in New Orleans is seeking an AAR Intern for the Species Survival Center. The position runs Jan–June 2027 (flexible start/end dates) and focuses on hands-on stranding response, beach surveys, and care activities at the center.

As part of the AAR team, you will assist with necropsies, record keeping, and routine husbandry tasks. A weekly stipend is provided; live rehabilitation may occur but is not guaranteed. This is a full-time internship based in Louisiana.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and pass a background check.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Drive is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist with stranding response and beach surveys.
• Support marine mammal and sea turtle necropsies and record-keeping.
• Perform cleaning, vehicle maintenance and animal husbandry tasks; live rehab is possible but not guaranteed.

Skills

Background check

Microsoft Office

Google Drive

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

Audubon Institute in New Orleans is seeking an AAR Intern for the Species Survival Center. The position runs Jan–June 2027 (flexible start/end dates) and focuses on hands-on stranding response, beach surveys, and care activities at the center.

As part of the AAR team, you will assist with necropsies, record keeping, and routine husbandry tasks. A weekly stipend is provided; live rehabilitation may occur but is not guaranteed. This is a full-time internship based in Louisiana.