Blue Ocean: Tide Pool Educator Internship

	Tide Pool Educator Internship/Volunteer Position
	Want to get outside and get hands-on experience with marine life? The Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation is looking for volunteers/interns to help with our touch tank in Portsmouth this season (April-October). We are a Portsmouth, NH-based non-profit organization that works to promote awareness and conservation of the marine environment through research and education in New England. We do a lot of outreach and research from local whale watch boats and through the Isles of Shoals Steamship Company in Portsmouth, but also provide educational programs, public presentations, community beach cleanups and student internships year-round. Responsibilities: - Assist in running short educational programs on the dock and aboard the M/V Thomas Laighton as it cruises in Portsmouth Harbor and to the Isles of Shoals - Help maintain the tank and collect new animals/plants for the tank - Assist with school programs and field trips in other locations - Design and implement new displays, programs and hands-on activities Depending on funding, part-time pay may be available. The position is open to anyone over 18. Ideal candidates will be outgoing, creative, have a background in marine science or related field (or be willing to learn quickly!), be willing to work outside in all weather conditions, and enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge with the public. Training and reference materials will be provided. We will work with you to obtain college credit if desired. Scheduling can be flexible. To apply, please mail or e-mail a resume, cover letter and three references to the address below. In your cover letter, please touch on the following points: - why you're interested in the position and why you're the right person for the job - amount of time you can commit and when you are available - your knowledge of marine invertebrates/Gulf of Maine marine life and/or related areas - public speaking or teaching experience - experience with customer service and working with children Send application materials to (e-mailed applications are fine): Jen Kennedy Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation 143 Pleasant St Portsmouth, NH 03801 Phone: (603) 431-0260 E-mail: jen@blueoceansociety.org Applications will be accepted until we fill the positions. Please contact Jen Kennedy with any questions.