Coastal Science and Education Internships
Internship posted on January 4, 2017
The American Littoral Society is a nonprofit, membership-based organization headquartered on Sandy Hook in Highlands, NJ. Our mission is to empower people to care for the coast through programs focused on advocacy, education, and conservation. We are offering two summer internship opportunities based out of Sandy Hook National Recreation Area.
Marine Fish Tagging Program Internship
Primary responsibilities will include:
Coastal Education Internship
Primary Responsibilities will include:
The American Littoral Society is a nonprofit, membership-based organization headquartered on Sandy Hook in Highlands, NJ. Our mission is to empower people to care for the coast through programs focused on advocacy, education, and conservation. We are offering two summer internship opportunities based out of Sandy Hook National Recreation Area.
Marine Fish Tagging Program Internship
Primary responsibilities will include:
- Assist the Tagging Program Director in managing the world's largest recreational angler fish tagging program.
- Data entry of program tag and recapture events.
- Creation and distribution of recapture letters and rewards.
- Distribution of tag kits and instructional materials to new and existing Society taggers.
- Representing the Tagging Program at outreach and tabling events.
- Accompanying the Tagging Program Director on outreach/tagging events, that may include boat trips at sea.
Coastal Education Internship
Primary Responsibilities will include:
- Leading hands-on outdoor education programs and summer camps.
- Assisting in citizen science projects involving seining and marine life identification.
- Researching, writing, and designing public education materials on coastal/marine topics for various audiences.
- Representing the Society at events
Qualifications: College students with environmental science, marine science, ecology or similar background may apply. Teaching experience preferred and a qualified individual must enjoy sharing their enthusiasm for the littoral zone with people from all age groups and walks of life. A basic knowledge of coastal ecosystems and the ability to identify basic flora and fauna is necessary for this position. The internship will require the use of personal vehicle and laptop
Both internship opportunities are full time and hours are flexible with some evening and weekends required. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a well-established organization that promotes coastal conservation through education and advocacy.
The Littoral Society offers a stipend based upon experience and education and seeks someone who can begin work in mid May 2017. The Society will work with you and your educational institution to meet their requirements to receive college credits for your work with us.
Please e-mail your cover letter and resume to stevie@littoralsociety.org (for the Education Program internship), or to jeff@littoralsociety.org (for the Fish Tagging Program internship) by Monday, March 13th.
Both internship opportunities are full time and hours are flexible with some evening and weekends required. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a well-established organization that promotes coastal conservation through education and advocacy.
The Littoral Society offers a stipend based upon experience and education and seeks someone who can begin work in mid May 2017. The Society will work with you and your educational institution to meet their requirements to receive college credits for your work with us.
Please e-mail your cover letter and resume to stevie@littoralsociety.org (for the Education Program internship), or to jeff@littoralsociety.org (for the Fish Tagging Program internship) by Monday, March 13th.
