Conservation Internship
Key West, FL
- Spring 2027
- On-site
- Internship
Listing details
- Last verified Nov 4
About the job
Conservation Internship – OPEN
Full Time
Spring (January-May) & Fall (September-December)
Interns selected will help to organize and staff community volunteer opportunities.
The Conservation internship duties include:
- Recruiting and organizing volunteers for storm water program events
- Distributing stormwater education literature to Key West residents
- Stenciling awareness messages around local storm drains
- Distributing brochures and guides to businesses, hotels, and restaurants throughout Monroe County
- Organizing and leading marine debris removal projects (both land and water based)
- Canvassing businesses to join our Skip the Straw and Protect Your Skin, Protect Our Reefs campaigns
- Assist in Plastic Free Key West program
You will also be familiar with the following areas:
- Helping maintain Key West Marine Park buoys
- Operation of Reef Relief's environmental center
- Posting informative literature and photographs on Reef Relief's social media campaigns
- Assisting with fundraisers and community events
Qualifications
- Strong interest in marine/environmental science and conservation
- Comfortable swimming skills
- Able to lift at least 50 lbs
- Ability to self lead and time manage
- Able to work in warmer conditions