Channel
Islands National Marine Sanctuary interns gain experience working
directly with Sanctuary staff to manage the marine resources found
within CINMS through education, outreach, research and resource
protection programs. Internship Descriptions.
Internship opportunities are available to undergraduate
or graduate college
Students. All internship positions are volunteer without compensation
and are selected on a competitive basis. Applicants are responsible
for paying individual expenses
associated with relocation, travel, and room and board. The Channel
Islands National Marine Sanctuary does not provide assistance
with housing or transportation.
Applicants should possess an interest in marine
resource management and public education. Independent, reliable,
committed, and outgoing individuals are encouraged to apply. CINMS
accepts applications for internships in the winter, spring, summer,
and fall. A minimum commitment of 3 months is required, 10 –20
hours per week, with an opportunity for internship credit.
To apply for an internship position with CINMS,
please send (via mail, fax or e-mail) a resume and a completed
an internship application (pdf)
to:
Tina Reed
3600 S. Harbor Blvd., suite 111
Oxnard , CA 93035
Fax: (805) 382.9791
Tina.Reed@noaa.gov
Internship
Position Descriptions
Education & Outreach Intern:
- Assist staff at public outreach events such
as Whale Festival, Earth Day, Harbor Festival, etc.
- Assist with the production and distribution of educational
publications, brochures, flyers, videos, and other
products
- Respond to public inquires about the Channel Islands National
Marine Sanctuary
- Assist with promotion of Sanctuary sponsored events
- Perform Sanctuary outreach talks and slide presentations for
local schools and groups
- Assist with organization and administration of Sanctuary educational
events such as the Great American Fish Count, Sanctuary
Educational Boat Trips, Symposiums, Teacher Workshops, and Marine
Educators Regionalevents
Media/ Communication Intern:
- Catalog, scan, and track images for the CINMS slide library
- Catalog, label, and organize the CINMS video library
- Maintenance and inventory of still and video camera equipment
- Assist Web developer with CINMS Web maintenance and content
production
- Assist with photographic and video documentation of sanctuary
events
- Assist with CINMS database entries and updates for local, state,
and federal agencies, organizations, and media
Research Intern:
- Reviews research and policy related publications/ documents
for the CINMS Resource library database
- Work with research staff to track researchers in the sanctuary
using the SPITS marine permitting database
- Assist with preparation for the Sanctuary Quest Research Expeditions
- Assist with research cruises in CINMS waters and research vessels
- Assist with research section of the CINMS web page
- Obtain resource journals for research staff from UCSB or other
libraries
- Assist with planning for Research Advisory Panel and other collaborative
research programs
Resource Protection Intern:
- Assist Sanctuary Advisory Council (SAC) and staff
with the coordination of meeting logistics, mailings, contacts,
databases, and reference materials.
- Assist marine policy staff with research and meeting preparation
related to the marine reserves process and other policy
issues
- Assist with documentation and research for the sanctuary’s
management plan
GIS Intern:
- Assist with CINMS SAMSAP aerial monitoring program
- Assist with GIS database used to monitor Sanctuary resources
- Assist with production of CINMS charts and visuals using ArcView
GIS
