Description

The Chincoteague Bay Field Station is seeking an individual with strong organizational and leadership skills to work with our University & Research (U&R) team during the summer. The Field Station offers 12 weeks of marine science-related college courses and is seeking a Summer Assistant to work in both field, office, and residential settings. In this position, you will be responsible for maintaining field station aquaria, leading kayaking and boat trips for college classes, and completing various other physical and administrative tasks to meet program goals. The Summer Assistant position also shares the responsibility with the U&R Interns of overseeing the college community in residential aspects. This includes monitoring housing, enforcing campus rules, and planning recreational activities. Our goal is to create a safe, productive, and enjoyable environment for all students. The U&R Summer Assistant reports to the U&R Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator and supervises the U&R Interns in all aspects of their jobs. Training for this position will occur during the first two weeks of employment and is specific to the U&R Program and other summer job duties. 

Requirements

$5,120 stipend (distributed throughout the summer)
Private room in a furnished two-bedroom apartment (no partners or pets are allowed)
Meals when the dining hall is in operation (Sunday dinner- Friday lunch)
Gain experience at a field station and environmental education facility
Learn a variety of research equipment and aquaria maintenance skills
Networking opportunities with professors from multiple universities 
Gain supervisory skills
Live and work in an exciting coastal setting