Join Inland Seas Education Association as a Great Lakes Education Intern and teach about lake ecology from a tall ship schooner, while sailing around the Great Lakes!

Summary

Inland Seas Education Association is seeking two individuals for Great Lakes Educator Intern positions, to help with ship and shore programming April 28 - August 15.

While previous sailing experience is not necessary, much of the education programs will be provided onboard our traditionally rigged schooners. Programs can be both day sails around Grand Traverse Bay, as well as multi-day sails to away ports such as Detroit, MI or Duluth, MN.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and team player, with enthusiasm for teaching about environmental science and the Great Lakes. Early career professionals and people looking to transition into environmental education are encouraged to apply.
Most programs delivered aboard our educational vessels include teaching activities that explore Great Lakes topics including: water quality, food web dynamics, invasive species, forage fish, zooplankton, benthic macroinvertebrates, microplastics and pollution, 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.

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Apply by email with resume and letter of interest: Chris Symons, ISEA Education Coordinator - csymons@schoolship.org

Compensation Information

Compensation:

A stipend of $500 per week, as well as housing and meals.

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.