[SEMCO] Summer Science Internships on Martha's Vineyard

[Julie Pringle]

2021 Summer Science Internship Announcement

Great Pond Foundation (Edgartown, MA)

 

Each year the Great Pond Foundation engages the services of college interns
to assist with our Ecological Monitoring Program and work with our
Scientific Program Manager and Watershed Outreach Manager. GPF is committed
to scientific data collection, much of which involves assessing water
quality in Edgartown Great Pond and Chilmark Pond. In addition to water
sampling, interns will help monitor eelgrass (Zostera marina) beds and
survey for invertebrates such as shellfish, jellyfish, and tunicates. In
summer 2021, we will be starting a Biodiversity Monitoring Program, where we
will study species composition and abundance of fish, zooplankton, and
phytoplankton in the Pond using beach seine and plankton nets. Additionally,
GPF will host socially distant outreach activities with stakeholders of all
ages. GPF Summer Science Interns are expected to assist with these outreach
activities.  

 

We are looking to hire two college students for our Summer Science
Internship. The ideal candidates should have an interest and enthusiasm for
marine biology, environmental science, and science communication. Candidates
must be capable of conducting repetitive tasks and spending long hours in
the sun, with field days starting just after sunrise. Ability to collect and
record scientific data accurately is required. Experience operating small
boats and knowledge of New England coastal habitats and commonly found
species is a plus. A typical week will be 20-30 hours, but occasionally up
to 40 hours/week, with 3-4 work days each week. Housing may be available if
needed but is dependent on the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic both
locally and nationally, and the distribution of the vaccine. 

 

For more information on qualifications and instructions on how to apply,
please see attached description or visit
https://greatpondfoundation.org/jobs/



 

 

 

Julie Pringle | Scientific Program Manager | Great Pond Foundation

julie at greatpondfoundation.org <mailto:julie at greatpondfoundation.org>  |
508-939-0324 | greatpondfoundation.org

 

 

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