Research Associate Technician

The Billion Oyster Project summer Research Associate Technician Internship program is an exciting way for young adults who have completed high school to explore careers in marine, environmental education and engagement, and non-profit-related fields. Apply now to join the 2024 cohort!

Deadline to Apply: March 20, 2024

Salary: $19/hour

Start/End Dates: May 1, 2024 - Sept 1, 2024 (flexibility to start earlier and/or end later)

Job Application Link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/44a741f467124bd686a68866bb40fffa

Demographic Survey: https://forms.gle/cRVDLqbLG4ooAN137

To apply: Applicants (including high school graduates, college undergrads, and postgraduates) will need to submit a resume and cover letter via the enclosed link, addressed to the Public Outreach Manager.

What You’ll Do:

The Research Associate Technician interns will provide support to all the departments of the Billion Oyster Project through a specific programmatic focus. See below for the programmatic focuses offered. Interns will also have the opportunity to engage with other departments outside of their focus, in order to gain an understanding of an environmental non-profit. The Research Associate Technician will also be responsible for producing a research project and presenting said project to Billion Oyster Project staff at the end of the season. As a Research Associate Technician intern, you will be fully integrated into the organization, attending and reporting out at staff-wide meetings and functions. All Research Associate Technicians will have on-site focus supervisors. The Research Associate Technician Program is managed by the Public Outreach Manager with oversight from the Director of Community Engagement.

Please note that this program is designed to be a learning experience and Billion Oyster Project will offer training. We understand that no candidate has 100% of the listed job qualifications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply for this position if you believe you can complete the responsibilities. We encourage anyone with an interest or passion in these programmatic focuses to apply.

The Internship Site:

- Main location – 134 Carder Rd, Governors Island, New York 10004

- Additional locations – Field Stations and ORS sites across New York Harbor

Candidates should list and rank their focus choices in their cover letter.

Billion Oyster Project Programmatic Focus:

1. Volunteer and Fabrication

2. Public Outreach and Communication

3. Donor Relations and Outreach

4. Community Science

5. Outdoor learning

6. Restoration

7. Shell Collection

8. Finance & Operations