REEF Marine Conservation Internship, Key Largo, FL - Applications DUE March 7

Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) in Key Largo, FL is now accepting applications for Summer 2016 Marine Conservation Interns.
 
ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP:
REEF’s Marine Conservation Internship provides an in-depth look into REEF's Volunteer Fish Survey Project and Invasive Lionfish Program.  The internship provides diverse experiences including scientific research, outreach and education, data collection and management, non-profit operations, and public speaking. During the three month internship, you will have many opportunities to dive and volunteer with partner organizations in the Florida Keys and South Florida.
​Visit www.REEF.org/internship to learn more and apply.
 
BENEFITS:
- Exposure to numerous non-profit educational and environmental organizations
- Experience in Florida and Caribbean fish identification
- Opportunity to become a member of REEF’s Advanced Assessment Team
- Practical field experience in monitoring protocols, procedures, and data management
-  Gain experience with marketing, communications, graphic design, and outreach
- Opportunities to teach youth during REEF’s Ocean Explorers Summer Camp
- Making a lasting difference as a valuable member of the REEF team
- Hands-on experience with diverse tasks and responsibilities for important projects
- Network with key figures in marine science, SCUBA diving, underwater photography, and conservation
- Plentiful opportunities to dive
- College credit, if appropriate
- Letters of recommendation provided upon successful completion of the internship
- Dive training certifications from local dive shops and instructors, where applicable
- Make long lasting friendships with like-minded individuals
- Live in the beautiful Florida Keys, where the ocean is your backyard!
 
Application deadline is March 7, 2016.
 
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Contact:
Ellie Splain
Education Program Manager
Reef Environmental Education Foundation
98300 Overseas Hwy.
Key Largo, Fl 33037
(305) 852-0030
www.REEF.org
ellie@REEF.org
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