Organization: Perry Institute for Marine Science
Closing Date: accepting new interns every 3-4 months
Position: Waterfront Operations Internship
Location: Lee Stocking Island, Bahamas
Salary: room/board/transportation provided
The Perry Institute for Marine Science/Caribbean Marine Research Center (PIMS/CMRC) offers several internships at its field station on Lee Stocking Island (LSI) in the Bahamas. Highly motivated individuals seeking educational opportunities and research experience in marine science are invited to apply.
PIMS is currently offering one Perry Fellow ‘Waterfront Operations Internship’ By taking part in the daily workings of a busy scientific diving program, the Waterfront Operations intern will have a unique opportunity to gain diving, boating and operational experience at a tropical marine research center.
The intern will assist both PIMS and visiting researchers with shore and in-water support, and will have one-on-one interactions with active marine scientists and scientific divers. Duties will include filling SCUBA cylinders, preparing vessels for daily use and maintaining the dive locker and waterfront. In addition, exposure to variety of diving techniques and technologies will provide opportunities for diver training.
One Diving Operations intern is needed immediately. Interns must be willing to serve a minimum of 12 weeks; candidates willing to serve longer periods will be given higher priority. The internship is non-salaried, however, room and board (shared accommodation) and transportation between LSI and Exuma International Airport (Georgetown, Bahamas) will be provided. Dive Operations Interns will also have the opportunity to participate in several advanced training opportunities.
To be considered, the applicant must:
Be pursuing or have recently completed a post-secondary degree in marine science or engineering.
Be a certified, active-status Dive Master (preferred) with personal liability insurance. For those who are not a Divemaster, this training can be incorporated into the internship program at his/her own expense.
Own all of own SCUBA equipment.
Have experience operating small vessels (preferred)
Have experience with waterfront safety (lifeguard/dockmaster preferred)
Successful applicants must meet PIMS diving requirements including a medical exam, first aid, CPR and oxygen administration training. Successful applicants must also carry Divers Alert Network (DAN) insurance. Please mail the below required documents to:
Dive Safety Office
Perry Institute for Marine Science
100 N. U.S. Hwy. 1 #202
Jupiter, Florida, 33477
Skills: Applicants must submit the following:
Current college transcript.
Résumé.
Two letters of recommendation - one academic, one diving.
Completed application form.
To receive an application form and for questions, contact the Dive Safety Officer dso@perryinstitute.org. No telephone inquiries please.
Language requirements:
* English-very good
Employment type:
* Internship
Closing Date: accepting new interns every 3-4 months
Position: Waterfront Operations Internship
Location: Lee Stocking Island, Bahamas
Salary: room/board/transportation provided
The Perry Institute for Marine Science/Caribbean Marine Research Center (PIMS/CMRC) offers several internships at its field station on Lee Stocking Island (LSI) in the Bahamas. Highly motivated individuals seeking educational opportunities and research experience in marine science are invited to apply.
PIMS is currently offering one Perry Fellow ‘Waterfront Operations Internship’ By taking part in the daily workings of a busy scientific diving program, the Waterfront Operations intern will have a unique opportunity to gain diving, boating and operational experience at a tropical marine research center.
The intern will assist both PIMS and visiting researchers with shore and in-water support, and will have one-on-one interactions with active marine scientists and scientific divers. Duties will include filling SCUBA cylinders, preparing vessels for daily use and maintaining the dive locker and waterfront. In addition, exposure to variety of diving techniques and technologies will provide opportunities for diver training.
One Diving Operations intern is needed immediately. Interns must be willing to serve a minimum of 12 weeks; candidates willing to serve longer periods will be given higher priority. The internship is non-salaried, however, room and board (shared accommodation) and transportation between LSI and Exuma International Airport (Georgetown, Bahamas) will be provided. Dive Operations Interns will also have the opportunity to participate in several advanced training opportunities.
To be considered, the applicant must:
Be pursuing or have recently completed a post-secondary degree in marine science or engineering.
Be a certified, active-status Dive Master (preferred) with personal liability insurance. For those who are not a Divemaster, this training can be incorporated into the internship program at his/her own expense.
Own all of own SCUBA equipment.
Have experience operating small vessels (preferred)
Have experience with waterfront safety (lifeguard/dockmaster preferred)
Successful applicants must meet PIMS diving requirements including a medical exam, first aid, CPR and oxygen administration training. Successful applicants must also carry Divers Alert Network (DAN) insurance. Please mail the below required documents to:
Dive Safety Office
Perry Institute for Marine Science
100 N. U.S. Hwy. 1 #202
Jupiter, Florida, 33477
Skills: Applicants must submit the following:
Current college transcript.
Résumé.
Two letters of recommendation - one academic, one diving.
Completed application form.
To receive an application form and for questions, contact the Dive Safety Officer dso@perryinstitute.org. No telephone inquiries please.
Language requirements:
* English-very good
Employment type:
* Internship