Chesapeake Bay Foundation · 20 hours ago
Maryland Oyster Restoration Intern
Annapolis, MD
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$16/hr - $16/hrThe Chesapeake Bay Foundation is seeking Maryland Oyster Restoration Interns to support their oyster restoration program in Maryland. The role involves both administrative tasks and hands-on fieldwork, including volunteer engagement, event planning, and participation in oyster gardening and shell recycling efforts.
AssociationWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
Assist with hands-on restoration activities including spat-on-shell production, oyster planting, shell recycling, etc
Assist with managing volunteer events associated with the program
Help CBF Oyster Team staff with general office/administrative support, including data entry and filing, digital and material organization, among other tasks
Attend relevant meetings with CBF staff and other restoration partners
Help CBF Oyster Team staff manage the oyster gardening and shell recycling programs
Help prepare materials for any events including advocacy asks, spat-on-shell, cages, spreadsheets, etc
Qualification
Required
Assist with hands-on restoration activities including spat-on-shell production, oyster planting, shell recycling, etc
Assist with managing volunteer events associated with the program
Help CBF Oyster Team staff with general office/administrative support, including data entry and filing, digital and material organization, among other tasks
Attend relevant meetings with CBF staff and other restoration partners
Help CBF Oyster Team staff manage the oyster gardening and shell recycling programs
Help prepare materials for any events including advocacy asks, spat-on-shell, cages, spreadsheets, etc
Reliable daily transportation for travel in Maryland
Comfortable lifting 30-50 pounds and be in good physical condition to work outside in all elements during the summer
Comfortable in or around the water and on boats
Preferred
Currently enrolled in a degree-granting program (undergraduate or graduate) or a recent graduate of such a program
Preference will be given to students obtaining or who have obtained degrees in environmental science, biology, marine science, or other similar subjects
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work effectively with staff and volunteers, as well as independently
Ability to be a self-starter
Previous experience with fieldwork and data collection is preferred but not a requirement
Excellent time management skills needed to handle multiple, concurrent projects
Familiarity with Excel, Word, and Outlook
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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