Paid Marine & Environmental Lab Internship

Intern Palm Beach; Florida; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Loxahatchee River District offers semester internships in environmental sciences, with 3-month durations and options for part-time or full-time work. All interns must be 18+, enrolled in a degree program, and hold a Florida driver's license.

Internships are paid and may count for college credit. Responsibilities include collecting water samples, free diving to monitor oysters and seagrass, performing water quality analyses, assisting with outreach events, and helping prepare shells for

Qualifications

• Open to College Student focus (education requirement)
• Minimum 18 years old
• Enrolled in a degree-seeking college/university
• Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License
• Internships are paid and may be part-time or full-time

Responsibilities

• Collect water samples
• Free dive to monitor oysters and seagrass
• Assist with water quality analysis
• Participate in outreach events
• Retrieve recycled oyster shells from area restaurants
• Prepare shells for use in research projects
• Design, implement and evaluate own project with staff assistance

Education

College Student

Job description

The Loxahatchee River District offers semester internships in environmental sciences, with 3-month durations and options for part-time or full-time work. All interns must be 18+, enrolled in a degree program, and hold a Florida driver's license.

Internships are paid and may count for college credit. Responsibilities include collecting water samples, free diving to monitor oysters and seagrass, performing water quality analyses, assisting with outreach events, and helping prepare shells for