Jobs & Internships

Paid internship opportunity for Cape Cod Community College students at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) in Woods Hole, MA. Students participate in a short course on Blue Economy topics (20 hours, January 7-10 and 14-17, 9:30-11:30am), then continue in an internship at WHOI for the spring semester (50 hours, flexible schedule). The interns will be placed in a research group at WHOI.

General Job description:

The Town of Yarmouth seeks a qualified candidate for a Conservation Agent to assist the with the administration of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and Yarmouth Wetlands Bylaw, performing administrative and technical work to support the operations of the Conservation Commission. Responds to inquiries from the public and other town offices, providing guidance and assistance regarding regulatory matters and explains applicable procedures. Responsible for enforcement tracking and management, monitoring open permits, and administrative review applications.

The Hollings Scholarship Program provides successful undergraduate applicants with awards that include academic assistance (up to $9,500 per year) for 2 years of full-time study and a 10-week, full-time paid ($700/week) internship at a NOAA facility during the summer.

The internship between the first and second years of the award provides the scholars with hands-on, practical experience in NOAA-related science, research, technology, policy, management, and education activities. Awards also include travel funds to attend a mandatory NOAA Scholarship Program orientation and the annual Science & Education Symposium, scientific conferences where students present their research, and a housing subsidy for scholars who do not reside at home during the summer internship.

Internship opportunity to gain water quality field and laboratory experience supporting Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve’s System Wide Monitoring Program (SWMP)

Position Overview 

CCF is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as its Land Stewardship Technician. The individual will work under the Director of Land Stewardship and the Executive Director to monitor and manage 800+ acres under CCF stewardship.  The individual will ensure regular monitoring of CCF conservation properties and restrictions. They will also be responsible for trail maintenance, mowing, brush cutting, chain sawing, and invasive plant removal and habitat restoration. They will assist in organizing volunteer events to manage CCF lands and in recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers for CCF Volunteer Land Steward Program.

Whale and Dolphin Conservation’s North American office is offering a 12-week, entry-level Marine Mammal Conservation Internship to candidates with little to no prior experience. This opportunity will help to build skills relevant to the field of marine conservation while providing interns with insight into the inner workings of a non-profit as well as job skills transferable to any field.

This position is designed for those who do not yet have experience in marine mammal conservation and outreach. We will prioritize candidates who do not have practical experience (internship, significant volunteering, employment) in this field outside of a classroom setting. 

Falmouth Public Schools is currently seeking a highly skilled and dedicated professional to fill the role of Data Information Specialist. In this position, you will oversee and manage the Falmouth Public Schools Student Information System (SIS), reporting, and ensuring its smooth operation and providing direct support to end-users and district personnel.

Mass Audubon is the largest nature-based conservation organization in New England. Founded in 1896 by two women who fought for the protection of birds, Mass Audubon carries on their legacy by focusing on the greatest challenges facing the environment today: the loss of biodiversity, inequitable access to nature, and climate change. With the help of our 160,000 members and supporters, we protect wildlife, conserve and restore resilient land, advocate for impactful environmental policies, offer nationally recognized education programs for adults and children, and provide endless opportunities to experience the outdoors at our wildlife sanctuaries.

Cape Cod Community College is a place of personal discovery, enrichment, and professional development for those just beginning the quest and for those at many points along the path of higher education throughout life. It is a caring, comprehensive institution that belongs to the people it serves and responds to their individual and community needs. Students attending Cape Cod Community College are striving for personal excellence, and are finding it, day after day. Graduates of the College can be found in all levels of private business, the professions, and public service, and they excel at what they do.

The Center for Coastal Studies (CCS), a nonprofit institution dedicated to the understanding and protection of our coastal environment and marine ecosystems, is seeking a seasonal Right Whale Ecology Program vessel observer and photo-ID intern from January 06, 2025 through May 30, 2025. This long-term project focuses on documenting the abundance, distribution, and behavior of North Atlantic right whales and their food resource in Cape Cod Bay and adjacent Massachusetts waters. The intern will be the primary vessel observer for the project and will participate in research cruises up to four days a week. Fieldwork responsibilities include photographing critically endangered North Atlantic right whales, collecting behavioral and environmental data, recording other sighting events (species, vessels, and fishing gear), and working with a habitat research team both in the field and office. Office responsibilities include photo-analysis (downloading images, inputting sightings information, matching individuals to known animals using an online and in-house catalog), database entry and maintenance, assisting the aerial team, and maintaining vessel field equipment.

Originally formed in 1965 by a small group concerned with the preservation of the natural habitats of the island of Martha’s Vineyard, today VCS takes a broad view of conservation. In addition to traditional land protection, addressing the Island’s current and future environmental challenges increasingly requires an informed and mobilized public. Through public education, local political advocacy, and legal defense work, we promote community action in pursuit of a healthy environment and sustainable future.

New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance (NECWA) offers marine wildlife internships to upper level high school students, college students, and professionals in southeastern Massachusetts. Internships provide research opportunities, field experience, non-profit management, and skills building to those interested in marine science. Hands-on experience with field research techniques and data analysis better prepares young professionals for similar opportunities in their chosen field.