The Billion Oyster Project summer Research Associate Technician Internship program is an exciting way for young adults who have completed high school to explore careers in marine, environmental education and engagement, and non-profit-related fields. Apply now to join the 2024 cohort!
Organization Website: https://www.billionoysterproject.org/
Organization Address: 134 Carder Rd, Governor’s Island, New York NY 10004
Contact Email: HR@billionoysterproject.org
INTERNSHIP INFORMATION
Dates of Internship: May 1, 2024 – Sept 1, 2024 (flexibility to start earlier and/or end later)
Industry: Environment/Sustainability, Urban Design
Preferred Academic Level: No preference
Description of Internship:
The Research Associate Technician interns will provide support to all the departments of the Billion Oyster Project through a specific programmatic focus. See below for the programmatic focuses offered. Interns will also have the opportunity to engage with other departments outside of their focus, in order to gain an understanding of an environmental non-profit. The Research Associate Technician will also be responsible for producing a research project and presenting said project to Billion Oyster Project staff at the end of the season. As a Research Associate Technician intern, you will be fully integrated into the organization, attending and reporting out at staff-wide meetings and functions. All Research Associate Technicians will have on-site focus supervisors. The Research Associate Technician Program is managed by the Public Outreach Manager with oversight from the Director of Community Engagement.
Desired Skills:
Please note that this program is designed to be a learning experience and Billion Oyster Project will offer training. We understand that no candidate has 100% of the listed job qualifications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply for this position if you believe you can complete the responsibilities. We encourage anyone with an interest or passion in these programmatic focuses to apply.
The Internship Site:
– Main location – 134 Carder Rd, Governors Island, New York 10004
– Additional locations – Field Stations and ORS sites across New York Harbor
Candidates should list and rank their focus choices in their cover letter.
Billion Oyster Project Programmatic Focus:
1. Volunteer and Fabrication
2. Public Outreach and Communication
3. Donor Relations and Outreach
4. Community Science
5. Outdoor learning
6. Restoration
7. Shell Collection
8. Finance & Operations
See the Research Associate Tech Posting here: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c5604249b8fe80245a0d052/t/65d779601d0a1d470b32986c/1708620128592/2024_Research+Associate+Techncian+Internship+%282%29.pdf
Online Application: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c5604249b8fe80245a0d052/t/65d779601d0a1d470b32986c/1708620128592/2024_Research+Associate+Techncian+Internship+%282%29.pdf
