Aquaculture Internship - Setauket, Ny

Cornell Cooperative Extension Of Chenango County

Setauket, New York, US
$17.00 ph
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Shellfish grow-out techniques
Monitoring environmental parameters
Collecting scientific monitoring data
** Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County is seeking an Aquaculture Intern for their shellfish grow-out program in Setauket, NY. This paid internship focuses on shellfish aquaculture techniques and will run from July 1 to August 28, 2026, requiring 12-20 hours of work per week. **

Job Summary

  • Students have the opportunity to partake in a paid internship learning about shellfish aquaculture techniques.
  • The program will allow students to learn about shellfish aquaculture techniques including grow-out procedures, measuring and growth and survival rates, and monitoring environmental parameters.
  • Assist with maintenance and upkeep of the shellfish grow-out system (FLUPSY) and collection of scientific monitoring data for shellfish and water quality.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County is seeking an Aquaculture Intern for their shellfish grow-out program in Setauket, NY. This paid internship focuses on shellfish aquaculture techniques and will run from July 1 to August 28, 2026, requiring 12-20 hours of work per week. **

Salary

$17.00 per hour

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • shellfish grow-out techniques
  • monitoring environmental parameters
  • collecting scientific monitoring data
  • working outdoors under adverse conditions
  • physical tasks as needed

Nice-to-have

  • familiarity with scientific sampling
  • experience in marine science

Key Requirements

  • High School or College student
  • Hamlet of Setauket resident
  • Ability to lift 40 lbs
  • Ability to meet travel requirements

Work Rights

Not specified

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