Paid Marine Science Education Internship

The Pigeon Key Foundation

Marathon (FL)

On-site

USD 18,000 - 23,000

Part time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

On-island housing
Weekly stipend
Food when groups are present

Job summary

The Pigeon Key Foundation seeks a Marine Science Education Intern to join its 2027 intern team on the island. Start date is January 18th with a TBD end date in mid-August. The internship includes a weekly stipend and on-island housing, plus food when groups are present. There is potential for full-time employment for top performers.

We are a 501(c) not-for-profit organization focused on marine science education. Interns are part of a small, hands-on team living and working on the island.

Qualifications

  • This list is not exhaustive but will give interested applicants a better idea of what jobs will be required of them.

Responsibilities

  • This list is not exhaustive but will give interested applicants a better idea of what jobs will be required of them.

Job description

Do you enjoy working with students of all ages? Are you looking for a job that allows you the opportunity to kayak, snorkel, and share the marine environment? Are you a self-motivated, hard-working individual? Then the Pigeon Key Foundation, a 501(c) not-for-profit organization, is looking for you to be a part of our 2027 intern team. Start date January 18th with a TBD end date in mid-August. Possibility of full-time employment may exist to hired interns who demonstrate a superior ability at the position. Internship provides weekly stipend and on-island housing, as well as food when groups are present.

Marine Science Education Intern Responsibilities:

**This list is not exhaustive but will give interested applicants a better idea of what jobs will be required of them. We are a small organization. We do not hire a janitorial, cooking, or maintenance staff. Each person living and working on the island is required to pitch in. If you do not agree with the statement “if...

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