Internship Program
This program allows interns to participate in research being carried out by Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaire. The program focuses on university and post-university students interested in having a first-hand experience with sea turtle conservation. Participants will work with STCB’s full time professional conservation staff receiving a combination of course work and field work experience. Students may design and carry out an individual research project of their own as well. Participants need not be biology students as the program can be tailored to any level of previous experience as well as to specific student interests that help build the capacity of our organization.
Periods when Internships are available:
- Between January and May. Commitment of ten weeks minimum is required. Starting dates are flexible.
- Between August and November. Commitment of ten weeks minimum is required. Starting dates are flexible.
Location:
- Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaire, Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles
Duties:
- Assist during sea turtle in-water surveys (snorkel and net-assisted surveys). Data entry, volunteer scheduling, fund-raising programs, beach clean-ups and public education and outreach as needed. Satellite transmitter deployment and mapping. Beach patrols and nesting monitoring, conservation activities such as turtle rescues.
Requirements:
- Undergraduate and graduate students with the following characteristics are encouraged to apply: adaptable, responsible, hard working, take initiative and work under minimal supervision. It is very important that applicants are in good physical shape as work conditions include exposure to high temperatures and intense sunlight. The applicant must be able to swim/snorkel comfortably.
Benefits/Costs:
- Interns are responsible for their airfare, food and transportation. STCB is responsible for accommodation.
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Siep, famous STCB intern - photo STCB |
