“The Least Deadliest Catch” – A Film-making Internship

Who May Apply: Students currently enrolled in a media arts program with a focus on video and film-making or undergraduate students in a fishery sciences or related field with demonstrated expertise in media arts.

Salary:  GS-5-1 with Seattle locality pay          $2,620.92/month ($U.S.)

Employment term: Summer term, approximately 14-week duration (specific dates negotiable)

Overview

The International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC) is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated student to work in the IPHC office located at the University of Washington in Seattle. This Internship Program is designed to give students opportunities they would not normally have, to produce high quality work in a professional environment. This year, the IPHC plans to produce a training video for our port and PIT tag sampling programs. The intern will be based out of the IPHC offices in Seattle, but will also travel to several fishing ports throughout British Columbia and/or Alaska to obtain footage. The student will work closely with the port sampling program to ensure that all subjects are adequately covered, and will then be expected to produce a training DVD that can be used both in the office and in the field. The IPHC currently owns a good quality Panasonic digital video camera for use in the field.

Basic qualifications

1)      Student must be currently enrolled in a film-making or related instructional program or fishery sciences undergraduate program with demonstrated ability in the media arts.

2)      Student will be working with a number of biologists, plant personnel, and support staff while in the office, and must possess good communication skills and enthusiasm to perform tasks. Student must be self-motivated and work well with limited supervision.

3)      Class or practical experience operating video cameras.

4)      Class or practical experience using editing equipment and video software.

5)      Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.

6)      Must have a valid passport at time of employment.

Work hours: While in Seattle, office hours are Monday through Friday, eight hours per day. Port work may consist of longer or shorter work days, and weekends, but the salary will remain the same throughout.

Criminal background check: Employment with the IPHC requires the ability to freely cross the U.S./Canadian border.  All prospective employees must submit to a criminal background check.  A conviction for DUI/DWI, Breaking and Entering, Assault, Drugs, or Theft may prevent you from crossing the U.S./Canadian border and this will result in the IPHC not being able to consider your application.

Benefits

All transportation, lodging, and non-personal equipment needed while in the field is paid for by the Commission.

Insurance – major medical health plan offered to the employee during work term.

The Commission does not offer a housing, relocation, or transportation allowance for Seattle work. Students will be expected to secure housing and transportation to and from the Seattle office on their own. Also, the student will be expected to have or purchase the necessary personal items for port trips such as rain gear and boots (but will be compensated $6 per field day (taxable) to help reimburse for gear required).

How to apply

Materials required for application:

            a) Letter of introduction explaining why you wish to work for the IPHC, what you hope to gain from the experience, and what you can offer the IPHC in return;

            b) copy of college transcripts (unofficial transcripts are fine);

            c) letter from advisor or academic department outlining credits earned upon completion of internship (if applicable);

            d) resumé complete with description of media arts training and expertise, and at least three references who can speak to your ability to complete projects and/or interpersonal skills;

            e) reference check authorization for release of information;

            f) background check authorization (used only if you are a final candidate).

All applications received in the office by April 1 will be reviewed. A short list of candidates will be compiled and those students will be contacted for interviews. Interviews may be conducted over the phone or in person. Selection will be made by late April. If you have any questions, please contact Lauri Sadorus (info below). 

            Submit materials to:

            Lauri Sadorus
            International Pacific Halibut Commission
            P.O. Box 95009
            Seattle, WA 98145-2009
            Fax: 206-632-2983
            E-mail: please see the staff listing

Application deadline: Tuesday, April 1, 2008