2026-2027 Marine Mammal Stranding Outreach Specialist - Commonwealth Corps Service Position

Marine Mammal Stranding Outreach Specialist - Commonwealth Corps Service Position Application (Full-Time, Temporary)
This application form is for our full-time, temporary, paid (maximum stipend) Commonwealth Corps Service Position. Please be sure you have read through the full program details before filling out this form. If you have any questions or concerns, send an email to lucie.baker@whales.org.

Application peroid will close on May 3, 2026, 11:59pm EST. This application can take up to an hour to complete. Please allow yourself adequate time.

While AI is discouraged but not prohibited, candidates who do not use AI in their responses will be prioritized.
- Name*
  
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- Your Email*
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- Phone Number*
  
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- Are you currently a Massachusetts resident and have legal authorization to work in the United States. (Please note that applicants who are not a MA resident but are willing to move to MA for this program are NOT eligible)*
- This position is based in Plymouth, MA and housing is not included. Applicants must have a valid MA drivers license.
- Will you be able to provide two references (professional and/or academic) if asked?*
  
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- Are you currently matriculated in a university/college degree program?
  
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- If yes, what is the name of your university/college?
- Please indicate you are available for this service position from August 17, 2026 through June 19, 2027. These dates are not flexible.*
  
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- How did you hear about this program?
  
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- Please fill in your responses to the open-ended questions below so we can learn more about you.
- This is an entry level position, best suited for those who are eager to develop transferable job skills in education, outreach, and conservation. However, if you have previous experience in these skills, please share them. If not, can you share how you believe developing these skills will benefit you moving forward?*
  
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- What is your favorite way of learning (reading, hands on, using technology, etc)? *
  
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- Please tell us what drew you to this position and why you think you would be good at it. *
  
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- Describe your approach to addressing challenges you have not previously encountered.*
  
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- Tell us about a time when you helped organize or coordinate the efforts of others for a common goal. What did you learn from that experience?*
  
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- What value do you see in marine mammal stranding science for protecting species and ecosystems?*
  
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- This position will involve a lot of public engagement and outreach to engage Massachusetts residents of all ages, backgrounds, and identities in direct service. What types of outreach would you consider to be most effective?*
  
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- What strategies would you use to communication a message to individuals or groups who have different perspectives?*
  
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- What does a respectful and collaborative environment look like to you? How do you personally contribute to building that?*
  
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- Please provide a quality of yours that will be beneficial while teaching people of all ages.*
  
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- Are you also interested in the Education & Outreach Specialist position? If yes, you will be asked additional questions below regarding that position. You DO NOT need to complete both applications.*
  
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- Tell us what your ideal climate future looks like.*
  
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- WDC believes marine conservation benefits everyone and requires waves of voices to be impactful. How do you discuss the importance of this concept to supporters who may not agree?*
  
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- This position will involve a lot of public engagement and outreach to engage Massachusetts residents of all ages, backgrounds, and identities in direct service. What types of outreach would you consider to be most effective?*
  
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- What do you know about the Commonwealth Corps and the broader concept of service years? What do you look forward to most when it comes to increasing community member volunteerism at WDC?*
  
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Marine Mammal Stranding Outreach Specialist - Commonwealth Corps Service Position Application (Full-Time, Temporary)

This position is based in Plymouth, MA and housing is not included. Applicants must have a valid MA drivers license.