Town of Nantucket · 18 hours ago
Seasonal Hatchery, Field, and Research Internship
Nantucket, MA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$23/hr - $23/hrThe Town of Nantucket is seeking a motivated Hatchery, Field, and Research Technician to join their hatchery team at Brant Point Shellfish Hatchery. This internship offers hands-on experience in marine science, habitat restoration, and restorative aquaculture while assisting with various tasks related to shellfish production and research projects.
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Responsibilities
Help the Assistant Biologist and the Aquatic Resource/Shellfish Manager execute the shellfish production schedule for the season. Hatchery work entails broodstock care, shellfish spawns, larval rearing, algae production, nursery grow-out, and stock enhancement of species in Nantucket and Madaket Harbor
Help operate and maintain recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) for the hatchery’s seawater holding tanks, static holding tanks for broodstock and larvae, and flow-through systems for juvenile shellfish, eelgrass seeds, and macroalgae
Assist with eelgrass seed collection, processing, and out-planting
Assist the shell technician with shell recycling
Early morning field work, rotational night feedings and alternating weekend work
Data entry and basic analysis
Potential opportunity to assist with the Island wide Benthic Dive Surveys in May and September
Assist the Water Quality Specialist with water sampling as needed
Help with public hatchery tours and various community outreach activities
Aid in various field projects within the department and other collaborating organizations
Field work is mostly conducted on a boat, sometimes in adverse weather conditions. The right candidate will be comfortable working on 18-25 ft boats in a variety of weather conditions. Knowing how to operate a boat is helpful
Qualification
Required
A degree or background in marine science, environmental science, and/or aquaculture
Comfortable and confident swimming/snorkeling for work in marine environments
Excellent record keeping skills and organization
Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and phone/email
Positive attitude and willingness to work in all weather conditions
Team player mentality with ability to work independently
Must possess a valid driver's license and comfortable driving pick-up trucks on small roads
Must obtain a MA Boating certificate before start date
Preferred
SCUBA Certification is highly preferred
Company
Town of Nantucket
Town of Nantucket provides municipal services, including public safety, public works, permitting, taxes, licensing, and online services.
Founded in 1671
501-1000 employees
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