Our Coral Conservation and Reef Restoration Internship introduces individuals to the nonprofit sector of marine conservation, focusing on the restoration of coral reef ecosystems.

Summary

· Internships last 4 months and are full-time volunteer positions.
· Interns participate in our community engagement programs, daily operations, and fieldwork.
· Interns will be provided with a small educational stipend to offset living costs.

AGE/ACADEMIC STATUS

Applicants must be 21+ years of age or older.

Applicants should be enrolled in an undergraduate program having completed at least two years of study at an accredited college/university, be enrolled in a graduate program, or be a recent graduate. Preference will be given to students who have studied/are studying marine science, specifically coral reefs.

DIVING

Applicants should have at least 30 dives (at least 15 in the ocean, 5 from a boat, and 1 within a year of the internship start date). Candidates must be at minimum Advanced Open Water divers. Preference will be given to Rescue divers or higher, those with boat diving experience, and those with ocean diving experience.

All dive gear (excluding tanks) must be provided by the intern: BCD, regulator, mask, fins, snorkel, wetsuit, weights, and gloves.

Upon selection, candidates will be required to provide a dive physical, dive certifications and log-books, proof of active dive insurance, active CPR/First Aid/O2 training, regulator purchase/service, and COVID-19 vaccination. All candidates' dive status is pending review of their physical by our DSO.

OTHER

Housing and reliable vehicular transportation must be provided by the intern. Applicants should keep in mind the cost of living in the Florida Keys can be between $800 and $1,200 monthly. Rent will be less expensive if interns share living spaces.

Applicants must be physically fit and able to work on the water and in the sun for long periods of time (8 hours a day 7 days in a row).

Coral Restoration Foundation reserves the right to accept or deny any applications regardless of minimum requirements met.

HOW TO APPLY

Follow this link, create a new volunteer profile, complete the survey in its entirety, and upload a resume.

Compensation Information

First-term interns are compensated $1000/month.