Conservation Intern
Company Overview
Founded in 1983, Loggerhead Marinelife Center is a leading cultural attraction in South Florida that provides open access to all guests. Today the Center is a global leader in the research, rehabilitation, and protection of sea turtles, serving our broader mission to promote ocean ecosystem conservation. Annually we reach 900,000 guests with our transformational education programs and partner with nearly 100 organizations across six continents and 16 countries in ocean conservation. In early 2022, we opened a new 27,500 square-foot campus that greatly expands our exhibition, education, and convening space and doubles our medical facilities.
In the Conservation Department of Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC), conservation interns have the opportunity to participate in marine debris prevention initiatives that help improve the health of marine life and oceans. The Conservation internship is open to students (undergraduates or recent graduates) with a focused interest in conservation, sustainability, wildlife, biology, or nonprofits. Interns will have the opportunity to learn all aspects of the Center’s conservation efforts by working directly with LMC staff. Additionally, Interns will have access to special events and programs. The internship experience is considered voluntary, thus it is not paid and housing is not provided. However, LMC can work with schools to provide the Intern with course credit. Start and end dates are flexible to accommodate school and work schedules. Interns are required to complete and present an intern project. All Interns report directly to the Conservation Manager.
- Conducting surveys with various groups including recreational boaters and anglers on local fishing piers.
- Assisting with preparation and coordination of community workshops.
- Preparing materials for conservation projects.
- Presenting Conservation department findings in professional settings.
- Conducting outreach programs and/or information tables as appropriate for trade shows, festivals, LMC events, and community events.
- Collecting and recording data for all conservation projects.
- Maintaining relationships with conservation partners.
- Sorting, weighing, recording, and recycling or repurposing debris collected from cleanup activities.
- Completing and presenting a required final project based on career objectives. The project will be provided by LMC staff within the first three weeks of the internship. All interns will be required to present their findings to all staff, interns, and volunteers at the end of the internship.
- Collecting water quality and other environmental samples for partner organizations.
- Contribute to blog posts when needed.
- Attend various outreaches and events over the course of the internship.
- Complete other conservation tasks as assigned and needed.
- Further support Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s mission: “To promote conservation of Florida’s coastal ecosystems with a special focus on threatened and endangered sea turtles.”
Required skills, knowledge, and experience
- College undergraduate student or higher from the U.S. or International School.
- Desire to pursue a career in a related field, such as conservation, environmentalism, biology,
sustainability, etc. - Self-motivated and possess the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Comfortable speaking with the general public on information related to LMC’s conservation initiatives.
- Willing to work outdoors in the South Florida heat, rain, and wind when necessary.
- In-person and online communication skills.
- Well organized.
- Attention to detail.
- Computer skills required: Microsoft office (Word, Excel & Power Point), google apps, web & social media savvy.
- Must have interpersonal communication skills and the ability to communicate with a variety of different audiences.
- Proficiency in multiple languages preferred.
- Use of personal vehicle, milage/gas reimbursements will be made.
- All interns must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to pass a criminal background check.
Education Requirements
- College Student
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