Company: The Wetlands Institute
Address: 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd
Location: Stone Harbor, NJ
Application Deadline: March 1, 2013
Position: 4 Full-time, Paid
Timeframe: 05/20/13 — 08/16/13 (Flexible)
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Description
The Wetlands Institute is a non-profit organization in southern NJ who's mission is to promote appreciation, understanding & stewardship of wetlands and coastal ecosystems through our programs in research, education & conservation. This internship is designed to introduce you to environmental education as a profession and further your career, all while you explore one of America's most incredible natural areas. So if being wet, muddy, and happy at day's end sounds like your dream job, then we want you at the Wetlands Institute. Interns will help lead programs for all ages, work directly with live marine animals, teach outreach programs, and work on a variety of other programs and special events to promote the Jersey Shore and its spectacular salt marshes to tourists and residents. Interns work 40 hours per week (some weekends and evenings required), a weekly stipend, and onsite dormitory housing is available.
Responsibilities
Interns will be lead or participate in the following...
Summer nature camps
Salt Marsh Safari walks
Backbay kayak tours
Aquarium feeding programs
Feature Creature talks
Mobile Ocean Outreach
School group programs
Family Nights
Crabulous Crab Day
Learn to fish programs
Horseshoe Crab census
Beach & Dune walks
Totally Turtle Tuesdays
Campground programs
Terrapin research
Shipboard outreach programs
Requirements
A degree in biology, environmental science, or related field
Two years of college
Reliable transportation
Must be comfortable working on boats