----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Christy Semmens To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2014 12:40 PM Subject: [GCFINET] Marine Conservation Internship at REEF Providing Information Exchange among Users of Marine Resources in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Region please respond to Martha Klitzkie, REEF General Manager, [email protected] Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) in Key Largo, FL is now accepting applications for the Summer 2014 Marine Conservation Internship. ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP: REEF’s Marine Conservation Internship provides an in-depth look into REEFs Volunteer Fish Survey Project and Invasive Lionfish Program. Geared towards college-age individuals, the internship provides an array of diverse experiences including scientific diving, outreach and education, data collection and management, non-profit operations, and public speaking. During the four-month long internship, you will have many opportunities to dive and volunteer with partner organizations in the Florida Keys and South Florida. Visit REEF.org/internship to learn more and apply. BENEFITS: - Exposure to numerous non-profit educational and environmental organizations - Experience in Florida and Caribbean fish identification - Opportunity to become a member of REEF’s Advanced Assessment Team - Practical field experience in monitoring protocols, procedures, and data management - Opportunities to teach others about the marine environment - Making a lasting difference as a valuable member of the REEF team - Hands-on experience with diverse tasks and responsibilities for important projects - Network with key figures in marine science, SCUBA diving, underwater photography, and conservation - Plentiful opportunities to dive - College credit, if appropriate - Letters of recommendation provided upon successful completion of the internship - Dive training certifications from local dive shops and instructors, where applicable - Make long lasting friendships with like-minded individuals - Live in the beautiful, sunny Florida Keys, where the ocean is your backyard! Application deadline is February 23, 2014. CONTACT: Martha Klitzkie General Manager Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) 305-852-0030 phone 305-852-0301 fax reef.org/ Christy Pattengill-Semmens, Ph.D. Director of Science Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) reef.org/
Posted on: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 14:44:16 +0000
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