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Careers
Monterey Bay Operations
Volunteer Manager, MBO
The Volunteer Manager, MBO is responsible for building and leading the volunteer community and strengthening volunteer capacity across The Marine Mammal Center’s Monterey Bay Operations (MBO) in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties, in support of Field Operations and Response (FOR) program readiness. They oversee volunteer onboarding, training, scheduling, issue management, retention, and readiness, leading and supporting more than 150 volunteers in various roles engaged in assessment, rescue, animal care, community engagement, and transport. Working in close partnership with the MBO Senior Manager, this role ensures consistent volunteer capacity, operational alignment, and continuous improvement of operational practices. This position also regularly supports the daily response and animal care operations of MBO as staffing and seasonal needs arise, and on occasion support community engagement and outreach activities that increase public awareness, responsible reporting, and an increased volunteer pipeline. Through this work, the Volunteer Manager directly advances the Center’s mission and strategic priorities.
Castroville, California • Full-time • Posted August 14, 2026
Conservation Engagement & Education
Conservation Engagement Associate
The Conservation Engagement Associate supports the daily operations of The Marine Mammal Center’s public programs by providing excellent customer service, greeting, welcoming, and directing visitors upon arrival, leading public programs, and working closely with the Conservation Engagement team to enhance visitor experience. As an integral part of the team that engages with the public, this role will work to inspire the next generation of ocean stewards and visitors to the Center to act in support of our ocean and marine mammals.
Sausalito, California • Part-time • Posted August 10, 2026
Conservation Engagement & Education
Marine Science Educator
The Marine Science Educator serves a key role in the delivery of school tours and youth programs and is instrumental in the development and preparation of either the high school programs or middle school programs. With direction from their supervisor and collaboration with a variety of team members, this role will support the growth of the program and department to meet our mission outcomes by providing a high-quality and lasting education experience.
Sausalito, California • Full-time • Posted August 3, 2026
Ke Kai Ola
Education and Engagement Specialist, Ke Kai Ola
The Education and Engagement Specialist is responsible for coordinating and delivering engaging marine science education programs for diverse audiences ranging from 4th grade students to adult learners. This position uses best-practice instructional approaches to create meaningful learning experiences while providing excellent customer service and ensuring a consistently safe, welcoming, inclusive, and positive learning environment for all participants. Working collaboratively with teams across The Marine Mammal Center and with external stakeholders, the Education and Engagement Specialist supports the planning, implementation, and ongoing improvement of education and engagement programs. Key responsibilities include coordinating program logistics and resources, supporting student and educator engagement, assisting with program design and evaluation, implementing evaluation protocols, and maintaining strong relationships with schools, educators, and community partners.
Kailua-Kona, Hawai’i • Full-time • Posted July 27, 2026
Train and Learn Alongside Our Experts
The Marine Mammal Center is the largest marine mammal teaching hospital and a critical training ground for health and welfare professionals from around the world, combining high-quality animal care with a hands-on learning environment.
Internships & Externships
Pathology & Diagnostics
Veterinary Anatomic Pathology Resident Rotation in Marine Mammal Medicine and Pathology
The Veterinary Anatomic Pathology Resident Rotation is an opportunity for anatomic and clinical pathology residents in established programs (traditional and non-traditional tracks) or those that have recently completed a program, to gain experience in marine mammal anatomy and pathology. Rotating residents will provide postmortem data on our patients and select carcasses, which consists of phocids, otariids, and the occasional cetacean and sea otter. During their time at The Marine Mammal Center, they will become familiar with marine mammal gross necropsy and histopathology including classic diseases.
Sausalito, California • 2-4 week rotation between 1/1/27 and 12/31/27
Response & Outreach
Community Conservation Intern
The Community Conservation Intern supports The Marine Mammal Center’s Hawaiian monk seal sighting hotline by effectively communicating with our volunteers and the general public regarding hauled out Hawaiian monk seals. They support and educate callers, evaluate the needs of the animal, provide detailed documentation of the exchange and sightings, and coordinate volunteers for response. This internship provides broad exposure to several key program areas, offering a well-rounded introduction to our work.
Kailua-Kona, Hawai’i • Internship • Temporary • Posted August 6, 2026
We are all one community, compassionate and respectful of each other as we work together to accomplish our mission.
- We engage in honest, thoughtful communication and remain open to feedback and new ideas.
- We embrace diversity and bring a positive approach to our work as a team.
- We take pride in what we achieve together and continually strive to learn and improve.
- We build trust by honoring commitments, taking responsibility for our actions and assuming good intentions in others.
Become a Volunteer
Volunteers are the heart and soul of The Marine Mammal Center. You can help rescue and rehabilitate marine mammals, educate the public, and so much more.
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