Research Intern

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Research Intern

SUMMER SEASON: June 5 - August 20

**In 2022, you must be currently attending a Maine-based college or university for consideration for this internship**

Interns receive rustic housing for the entirety of their contracted employment and meals are provided when on Hurricane island.

The Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership (Hurricane) is seeking a Research Intern for the 2022 island season. The position requires living and working on Hurricane Island. The Research Assistant works closely with the Aquaculture Manager, Research Assistant, and Director of Research to implement Hurricane’s research program. The majority of the work takes place on our 3.2 acre aquaculture site where we grow scallops and kelp and requires some mainland based travel to conduct research. If interested, the Research Intern can be guided to develop their own independent research project. The Research Assistant is expected to be integrated into the day-to-day operations of the island and help Hurricane maintain our collaborative and intentional community. A successful candidate must be well-organized, flexible, and able to function in a dynamic working environment. Additional responsibilities to those described here may be required, as needed.

Responsibilities & Expectations 

• Support the Hurricane Island aquaculture operation
• Cleaning, organizing, and maintaining equipment and gear;
• Sorting animals and monitoring biological parameters;
• Outreach and collaboration with local community and students
• Sorting animals and conducting dissections;
• Data collection, entry, organizes, and potential for some analysis
• Education and Communication Responsibilities
• Work with Research Staff and Educators to integrate our research efforts with our on-island education programs. 
• Assist in delivering aquaculture and research specific educational programming, such as anatomy lessons, sorting spat bags, and aquaculture site tours to diverse audiences.
• Participate in both mainland-based and Island-based field and lab research efforts;
• Work with Educators to engage on-island students in research work and program delivery
• On a bi-weekly basis, submit blog updates and other social media material (e.g. photos, Facebook posts, etc.) about research efforts and activities;
• Participate as a full member of Hurricane’s intentional community, including following and enforcing campus policies and community expectations, welcoming visitors to the island and communicating about Hurricane’s mission and work, participating in community tasks including daily and weekly chores, performing other duties relating to the organization’s goals and mission as required.

How to apply:

To apply, contact University of Maine Aquaculture Research Institute Education & Outreach Coordinator Mary Tudor mary.tudor@maine.edu 

There are many complications related to planning and running in-person programming on Hurricane Island in the time of Covid. At this time, we fully intend to move forward with hiring for 2022. It is important to note that circumstances and decision making connected to Covid may require changes to the start date and overall hiring status for seasonal employees. We will make every effort to keep seasonal staff applicants and hires informed about Board decisions that impact the status of our 2022 on island season and our ability to offer employment.