Habitat Restoration Internship Tampa Bay Watch, Tierra Verde, FLThe Habitat Restoration Internship at Tampa Bay Watch provides a variety of experience in field related activities, restoration efforts, and public engagement.
Responsibilities:- Assist the Native Planting Program with Bay Grasses in Classes events which include the building of nurseries, harvesting plants, transplanting at restoration sites, educational curriculum development, and classroom presentations
- Assist with the Oyster Reef Ball Building, Oyster Shell Recycling and in the construction and installation of oyster reefs at projects throughout Tampa BayAssist with Living Shoreline Creation project coordination and installations
- Assist with marine debris prevention and removal projects such as coastal cleanups, fishing line recovery and recycling, and stormwater programming as needed
- Create community outreach and educational materials for habitat restoration projects and present to program participants
- Assist with programmatic and project specific monitoring efforts
- May assist with other restoration or educational programs as needed
Qualifications:- Must be 18 years or older
- Valid driver's license
- Proof of health insurance
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Marine Biology, or a related field preferably with familiarity in Florida coastal ecosystems
- Have strong written and verbal skills
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Flexible schedule is preferred
- Maintain a safe working environment for personnel and students
Able to work year round in Florida's climate and perform physical challenges involved in the daily duties of the department including: lifting/carrying equipment weighing approximately 50 lbs., sitting, kneeling, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching above head, pulling, bending, and climbing stairs and ladders.
Additional Information:
This internship is unpaid and housing is not provided. This internship may provide college credit, with approval from the university and advisor. The intern will be responsible for transportation and personal health insurance. A background check, including fingerprinting, will be required, at the expense of Tampa Bay Watch.
Schedule:
Intern may work 2-4 days a week, depending on the schedule. A typical schedule may consist of M-F from 9 AM-3 PM, for the duration of the season but the weekly schedule is dependent on project scheduling and program needs. We require interns to work a minimum of 12 hours a week. Start/end dates are flexible. Spring: January-AprilSummer: May-AugustFall/Winter: September-December
Location:
Tampa Bay Watch, 3000 Pinellas Bayway South, Tierra Verde, FL 33715 Application: To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and two references to sherndon@tampabaywatch.org. In the subject line, please include the position you are applying to, your name, the season you are applying for, and the year in the following format: Habitat Restoration Internship Applicant_Full Name_Season, Year Deadline for spring: December 20 Deadline for summer: April 20 Deadline for fall/winter: August 20
