Aquaculture Internship - Huntington, Ny

Cornell Cooperative Extension Of Chenango County

Huntington, NY, US
Base: $17.00 ph; bonus/equity: not specified; bene...
Town of huntington resident
High school or college enrollment
Ability to lift 40 lbs
The program offers paid internships for students to learn shellfish aquaculture techniques including grow-out procedures and environmental monitoring

Job Summary

  • The program offers paid internships for students to learn shellfish aquaculture techniques including grow-out procedures and environmental monitoring.
  • Interns will work alongside a Cornell Shellfish Biologist at Gold Star Battalion Beach to maintain FLUPSY systems and collect scientific data.
  • Positions are full-time for four-week sessions in July and August with a mandatory orientation required prior to starting.

Matching Summary

The program offers paid internships for students to learn shellfish aquaculture techniques including grow-out procedures and environmental monitoring.

Salary

Base: $17.00 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Town of Huntington resident
  • High School or College enrollment
  • Ability to lift 40 lbs
  • Work outdoors in adverse conditions
  • Follow instructions carefully

Nice-to-have

  • Driver's license and vehicle
  • Experience with scientific sampling
  • Marine science concentration
  • Public interaction skills
  • Natural science knowledge

Key Requirements

  • Town of Huntington residency
  • Current High School or College student status
  • Must be able to lift 40 lbs
  • No visa sponsorship available

Work Rights

Town of Huntington resident

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