Inland Seas Education Association (ISEA) seeks an enthusiastic individual looking to gain experience with outreach, environmental education, and public-speaking for the 2024 program season (early May through mid-August). The Great Lakes Education Intern delivers educational programming aboard traditionally rigged schooners and shoreside for people of all ages. Most programs are delivered aboard our educational vessels, and include teaching activities that explore Great Lakes topics including: water quality, food web dynamics, invasive species, forage fish, zooplankton, benthic macroinvertebrates, as well as engineering practices and underwater technologies. Previous sailing experience is not necessary, though most of the work (teaching, interacting with others) will be conducted from aboard the vessels, both dockside and underway. Room and board is included as part of this internship opportunity, if needed. Early career professionals and those wishing to transition into environmental education careers are highly encouraged to apply. To view the whole job description click here.

To apply for the Great Lakes Education Intern position please email your resume and letter of interest to Associate Director Juliana Lisuk at jlisuk@schoolship.org.

Compensation Information

Compensation: A base stipend of up to $7,500 is available, dependent upon completion of the full 15 weeks. This internship is supported by the Chrysalis Fund through Conservation Nation.

Room & Board: On-site, shared dormitory housing is reserved and available for non-local candidates at our Suttons Bay campus. Aboard the ship, it is customary for lunch to be provided on work days, and for all meals to be provided on overnight transits and when working at away ports (summer). When delivering programs outside of the Grand Traverse Bay area, interns are expected to live aboard the schooner in a shared living space with other ISEA staff and volunteers.