REEF HQ
Diving that Counts!
ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP:
Three times a year REEF accepts four individuals to intern at REEF Headquarters in Key Largo, Florida. Interns learn a variety of skills that include non-profit management, public speaking, conservation fieldwork, data management, and marine biology laboratory techniques. REEF interns build relationships with leaders in marine science and conservation, and leave the internship well rounded, experienced, and ready to begin careers in marine conservation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have completed at least two years of college
- National and international individuals accepted
- Must have basic Open Water SCUBA certification
- Experience with ocean diving and boat diving is preferred
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent people skills – we work with the general public daily
- Detail oriented, ability to take direction and follow through with projects
- Enthusiasm to teach and instill a connection to the marine environment with the public
- Students from disciplines outside marine science are encouraged to apply
DUTIES:
Interns can expect to be exposed to a wide range of activities that vary from season to season. While each internship is unique, typical activities include:
- Performing fish identification surveys while SCUBA diving
- Assisting with invasive lionfish fieldwork, capture and dissection of lionfish
- Assisting with invasive lionfish education, outreach, and control programs
- Presenting seminars for school groups and dive clubs
- Planning and implementing special events like the Great Annual Fish Count and Lionfish Derbies
- Writing articles for websites, newsletters, blogs and social media
- Helping members of the public that come into REEF Headquarters for information
- Creating flyers and other promotional materials
- Responding to phone calls and emails from REEF members
Internship dates: January-May 2016
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE OCTOBER 19TH!
Please visit: REEF Marine Conservation Internship | Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) for more information and to apply!
Three times a year REEF accepts four individuals to intern at REEF Headquarters in Key Largo, Florida. Interns learn a variety of skills that include non-profit management, public speaking, conservation fieldwork, data management, and marine biology laboratory techniques. REEF interns build relationships with leaders in marine science and conservation, and leave the internship well rounded, experienced, and ready to begin careers in marine conservation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have completed at least two years of college
- National and international individuals accepted
- Must have basic Open Water SCUBA certification
- Experience with ocean diving and boat diving is preferred
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent people skills – we work with the general public daily
- Detail oriented, ability to take direction and follow through with projects
- Enthusiasm to teach and instill a connection to the marine environment with the public
- Students from disciplines outside marine science are encouraged to apply
DUTIES:
Interns can expect to be exposed to a wide range of activities that vary from season to season. While each internship is unique, typical activities include:
- Performing fish identification surveys while SCUBA diving
- Assisting with invasive lionfish fieldwork, capture and dissection of lionfish
- Assisting with invasive lionfish education, outreach, and control programs
- Presenting seminars for school groups and dive clubs
- Planning and implementing special events like the Great Annual Fish Count and Lionfish Derbies
- Writing articles for websites, newsletters, blogs and social media
- Helping members of the public that come into REEF Headquarters for information
- Creating flyers and other promotional materials
- Responding to phone calls and emails from REEF members
Internship dates: January-May 2016
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE OCTOBER 19TH!
Please visit: REEF Marine Conservation Internship | Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) for more information and to apply!
