Loggerhead Marinelife Center Seeking Intern - Apply by Dec 1, 2016

Loggerhead Marinelife Center, a sea turtle research, rehabilitation, and education facility located in Juno Beach, Florida, is seeking a marine science-minded intern to join our team of educators and conservationists for the Spring 2017 semester.

Intern opportunities include:

Public Programs Intern
The Education Department is currently accepting college level interns to assist with the development, implementation and facilitation of current and future public programming offered at LMC. Students interested in this program will be working under the Environmental Programs Manager and assisting in various projects, including the development and completion of a mutually agreed program to implement at the end of their internship.

Qualifications: All interns must be currently enrolled university students (full or part time) pursuing a degree in a related discipline (i.e. marine science, biology, environmental science, education). All interns must also possess a valid driver’s license and be able to pass a criminal background check and drug test. Additional requirements include:

• Comfortable speaking with the general public, including various age ranges and ethnic backgrounds
• Detail oriented and organized
• Self-motivated and willing to learn
• Desire to implement spread awareness of marine science education through interactive and enthusiastic programming, both free and fee-based
• Willing to work outdoors in Florida’s heat, rain, and wind as needed

Start date: January 9, 2017

To apply: Interested applicants may submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references to Hannah Campbell, Programs Coordinator at hcampbell@marinelife.org. Electronic submission (Word document or PDF) required. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by December 1, 2016, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Additional information can be found at https://www.marinelife.org/about/careers/
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