Interns work approximately 35-40 hours per week and are required to commit to the full sampling period, plus training. Interns should expect to work Tuesday -Saturday and some weeknights during the sampling session. Interns must be friendly, with an open attitude since both positions will speak publicly, recruit volunteers, and interact frequently with the public. The Education Assistant Intern will primarily assist with the educational program. The interns will spend a minimum of three days in a busy office.
Fieldwork includes primarily boater education with occasional research project fieldwork.
The Research Assistant Intern will assist the research program. In the office, the intern will enter boater education information data and track volunteer hours for the research project. Interns must be computer literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access2000. Interns must have excellent phone and communication skills and have strong leadership potential with a great amount of patience. Teaching, writing and boat handling experience are preferred.