Chesapeake Bay Foundation · 21 hours ago
Virginia Oyster Restoration Intern
Virginia Beach,VA,US
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$17/hr - $17/hrThe Chesapeake Bay Foundation is a nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to saving the Chesapeake Bay. The VA Oyster Restoration Intern will assist with restoration projects, primarily in the field, while also performing some administrative tasks.
AssociationWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
Assist with field operations split between the Brock Environmental Center in Virginia Beach and field operations throughout Hampton Roads. This includes spat on shell production, oyster plantings, shell recycling, the oyster gardening program, and other hands-on restoration activities
Assist with work on and around small vessels including some cleaning and maintenance
Assist with managing volunteer events associated with the program
Attend relevant meetings with CBF staff and other restoration partners
Assist with monitoring and data collection
Qualification
Required
Self-initiative, the ability to work independently, as well as with a team and excellent written and oral communication skills are required
Familiarity with Excel, Word, and Outlook required
Interns must be comfortable lifting 50+ pounds and be in good physical condition to work outside in all elements during the summer
The successful candidate must have reliable daily transportation for travel to CBF s Brock Environmental Center in Virginia Beach
Preferred
Successful candidate should be a college student majoring in environmental science, marine biology, wildlife and fisheries science, aquaculture, marine affairs, or a related field
Applicants must be actively enrolled in college or a recent graduate
Previous experience with field work and data collection is preferred but not a requirement
We seek a creative thinker interested in learning about the Chesapeake Bay as well as furthering the Foundation s mission to 'Save the Bay.'
Company
Chesapeake Bay Foundation
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is saving the Bay through education, advocacy, litigation, and restoration.
Founded in 1966
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Hilary Harp Falk
President and CEO
Tola Sanni, MBA, PMP
Chief Financial Officer
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