Coral Restoration Foundation Summer 2014 Internship Opportunities - Apps due 2/21/2014

Coral Restoration Foundation (CRF) is now accepting applications for the Summer 2014 semester. The deadline to apply is February 21st. To apply, please send your resume, cover letter, at least one letter of recommendation, and list of three references to Kayla Ripple at kayla.coral.restoration@gmail.com.

Learn more about the internship at: http://www.coralrestoration.org/get-involved/internships/

ABOUT CRF
CRF is a 501 c (3) non-profit organization headquartered in Key Largo, Florida. Our mission is to develop affordable, effective strategies for protecting and restoring coral reefs and to train and empower others to implement those strategies in their coastal communities, restoring and preserving these aquatic treasures for future generations.

DATES OF INTERNSHIP

• Spring: January- April
• Summer: May- August
• Fall: September- December

ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP

CRF is located in Key Largo, Florida. Intern positions generally last 3-4 months and are full-time, unpaid positions. Interns can expect to gain a vast amount of experience both on the water and in the Education Center (EC). In the EC, interns perform a range of tasks including answering phones, greeting visitors and answering questions, inputting data, and performing aquarium maintenance. Dive days occur 2-4 times a week, where interns assist CRF staff with various activities including maintenance in CRF's offshore coral nurseries, outplanting corals to designated restoration sites throughout the Upper Keys, and leading fellow divers participating in our dive programs.

INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS

• Applicant should be enrolled in an undergraduate program, graduate program, or be a recent graduate from a college university.
  
• Preference will be given to those applicants with Advanced Open Water certification and higher, and those with previous boat handling and ocean diving experience.
  
• Applicant must be physically fit and able to work on the water and in the sun for long periods of time.
  
• Housing and reliable transportation must be provided by the intern.
  
• All dive gear (excluding tanks) must be provided by the intern.
  
• Applicant must be 18+ years of age or older.
  
• Upon selection, candidates will be required to provide a dive physical, dive certifications and log-books, and proof of DAN insurance
  

Learn more about the internship at: http://www.coralrestoration.org/get-involved/internships/

Original announcement received from:

*Kayla Ripple*
www.coralrestoration.org | kayla.coral.restoration@gmail.com
5 Seagate Blvd. Key Largo, FL 33037
305-453-7030

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