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Internship - Maryland Shellfish Growers Network Intern (Paid)
Chesapeake Bay Foundation
3 years ago
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Job Type
Full-time
Part-time
Internship
Full Job Description
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation seeks a Maryland Shellfish Growers Network Intern in its Philip Merrill Environmental Center headquarters office located in Annapolis, Maryland. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most work will be remote, but may require the intern to be in office.
THE CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION
Established over 50 years ago, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is the nation’s leading conservation organization dedicated solely to restoring and protecting the Chesapeake Bay, our nation’s largest estuary. With 300,000 members, an annual operating budget of $26 million, and a $55 million endowment, CBF’s 190 full time staff work in offices in Annapolis and Easton, MD; Richmond and Virginia Beach, VA; Harrisburg, PA; Washington, DC; and in 15 field education program locations across the Bay watershed.
CBF's headquarters - the Philip Merrill Environmental Center – in Annapolis is the world’s first USGBC LEED platinum building. In 2014, CBF opened the Brock Environmental Center in Virginia Beach; the Brock Center is the tenth certified Living Building and one of the most energy efficient, environmentally smart buildings in the world.
CONTEXT OF THE POSITION
The primary role of the Maryland Shellfish Growers Network Intern will be to assist the Maryland Fisheries Scientist with the development and implementation of the Maryland Shellfish Growers Network. The Maryland Shellfish Growers Network is a resource for shellfish growers that provides training, technical assistance, outreach, and mentoring to its members to help support and promote the aquaculture industry in Maryland. The Maryland Shellfish Growers Network supports the goals of the Chesapeake Oyster Alliance to add 10 billion oysters to the Bay by 2025.
Throughout the internship, there will be additional opportunities for participation in oyster restoration activities, research projects, and policy work supporting the implementation of ecosystem-based fisheries management. Candidates should be comfortable on the water and working on vessels.
Essential functions include:
PREFERRED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Successful candidate should be an undergraduate college student or recent graduate majoring in
environmental science, environmental policy, marine affairs, or another related field. Applicants must be available for 10-12 weeks. Intern will be required to work certain weekdays and occasionally in the evening. Candidate should have reliable transportation for occasional travel.
Self-motivation, the ability to work independently, and strong written and oral communication skills are required. Candidates familiar with reviewing the primary scientific literature and those with design, photography and/or videography skills are preferred.
This is a part-time position and offers a stipend.
To apply, please send cover letter and resume no later than March 22, 2021.
WE ARE COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND JUSTICE
Just as biodiversity is the key to a thriving ecosystem, human diversity is the key to saving the Bay. Success depends on people from widely diverse backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, identities, and races taking collective action. Clean water, clean air, and a safe environment are rights we all share.
To increase diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation will:
CBF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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Job Type
Full-time
Part-time
Internship
Full Job Description
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation seeks a Maryland Shellfish Growers Network Intern in its Philip Merrill Environmental Center headquarters office located in Annapolis, Maryland. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most work will be remote, but may require the intern to be in office.
THE CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION
Established over 50 years ago, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is the nation’s leading conservation organization dedicated solely to restoring and protecting the Chesapeake Bay, our nation’s largest estuary. With 300,000 members, an annual operating budget of $26 million, and a $55 million endowment, CBF’s 190 full time staff work in offices in Annapolis and Easton, MD; Richmond and Virginia Beach, VA; Harrisburg, PA; Washington, DC; and in 15 field education program locations across the Bay watershed.
CBF's headquarters - the Philip Merrill Environmental Center – in Annapolis is the world’s first USGBC LEED platinum building. In 2014, CBF opened the Brock Environmental Center in Virginia Beach; the Brock Center is the tenth certified Living Building and one of the most energy efficient, environmentally smart buildings in the world.
CONTEXT OF THE POSITION
The primary role of the Maryland Shellfish Growers Network Intern will be to assist the Maryland Fisheries Scientist with the development and implementation of the Maryland Shellfish Growers Network. The Maryland Shellfish Growers Network is a resource for shellfish growers that provides training, technical assistance, outreach, and mentoring to its members to help support and promote the aquaculture industry in Maryland. The Maryland Shellfish Growers Network supports the goals of the Chesapeake Oyster Alliance to add 10 billion oysters to the Bay by 2025.
Throughout the internship, there will be additional opportunities for participation in oyster restoration activities, research projects, and policy work supporting the implementation of ecosystem-based fisheries management. Candidates should be comfortable on the water and working on vessels.
Essential functions include:
- Researching and reporting on oyster aquaculture topics of interest
- Developing newsletters and correspondence for members of the Shellfish Growers Network
- Managing projects and completing deliverables on time
- Compiling and maintaining databases
- Outreach to oyster farmers
- Writing reports and memos for internal and external audiences
- Occasional travel to evening meetings
PREFERRED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Successful candidate should be an undergraduate college student or recent graduate majoring in
environmental science, environmental policy, marine affairs, or another related field. Applicants must be available for 10-12 weeks. Intern will be required to work certain weekdays and occasionally in the evening. Candidate should have reliable transportation for occasional travel.
Self-motivation, the ability to work independently, and strong written and oral communication skills are required. Candidates familiar with reviewing the primary scientific literature and those with design, photography and/or videography skills are preferred.
This is a part-time position and offers a stipend.
To apply, please send cover letter and resume no later than March 22, 2021.
WE ARE COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND JUSTICE
Just as biodiversity is the key to a thriving ecosystem, human diversity is the key to saving the Bay. Success depends on people from widely diverse backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, identities, and races taking collective action. Clean water, clean air, and a safe environment are rights we all share.
To increase diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation will:
- Recruit and retain a staff, board, and membership that reflect the diversity of people living within the Chesapeake Bay region;
- Strengthen and broaden the diversity of our partnerships;
- Celebrate and value the diversity of staff; and
- Fight to ensure that everyone has equal access to clean water, clean air, and a safe environment.
CBF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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