Internship is open to students or recent graduates, 18 years or older, currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college or university with a major/degree in marine/environmental science, ecology, biology, or related disciplines.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Assist with the daily care of oysters at off-site upweller tank on Hyannis Harbor.
- Sort and track growth of oysters.
- Clean and maintain upweller and equipment.
- Collect and analyze water samples from upweller and harbor.
- Data entry and processing of oyster and water quality data in Excel.
- Assist with community outreach and education on oysters and water quality.
- Assist with other water sampling programs and marine invasive species monitoring.
- Assist BCWC staff with other duties as needed.
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of shellfish aquaculture and water quality monitoring.
- Ability to work independently and with a team.
- Comfortable communicating with people of all ages.
- Ability to lift and move 50 pounds.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable working outside in all conditions.
Interns must provide own housing and transportation.
Location: Osterville, Massachusetts
Salary: Weekly stipend offered.
Application deadline: February 26, 2021
To Apply: Send cover letter, resume, and contact information for two references (name, email, phone number and affiliation to applicant) to Heather Rockwell, [email protected].
