INTERNSHIPS

RESEARCH ASSISTANTS

Follow the links below to find out more about the internship programs we offer:

Citizen Science Marine Conservation Marine Conservation & Divemaster Marine Conservation & Instructor

Aim

A long term internship program for individuals keen to further their careers in marine conservation by gaining practical experience working within a marine research organization.

What skills will you learn?

Experience working within a non-profit marine conservation NGO
Caribbean reef fish identification
Research dive experience
Coral reef surveying techniques
Whale shark population monitoring skills
Experience working within a marine research institution
Experience coordinating and leading ecotours
Community outreach and environmental education skills
Experience of conservation and eco-tourism issues on a Caribbean island.

What is included in the cost?

Pick up on arrival to Utila (provided you give us your arrival details)
Accommodation (includes wifi, self contained kitchen, tap water bills)*
Welcome and departure meal
All survey and monitoring training
Lionfish spear training, and dissection workshop
Boat orientation work shop

*Accommodation conditions are subject to change

Dates & Cost:

WSORC Research Assistant programs require a minimum commitment of 2 months for those who are already Divemaster certified, and 3 months for those needing to gain their certification. The cost of the RA program is $1,795 USD per month. Start dates available for our 2021 -2022 RA programs are as follows:

Upcoming Program Dates:

October 4th – October 30th, 2021

November 1st – November 27th, 2021

December 6th 2021 – January 1st, 2022

2022 WSORC MCI Start and End Dates

January 3rd – January 29th, 2022

February 7th – March 5th, 2022

March 7th – April 2nd, 2022

April 4th – April 30th, 2022

May 2nd – May 28th, 2022

June 6th – July 2nd, 2022

July 4th – July 30th, 2022

August 1st – August 27th, 2022

September 5th – October 1st, 2022

October 3rd – October 29th, 2022

November 7th – December 3rd, 2022

December 5th – December 31st, 2022

Required Attributes:

Must be at least 18 years old
Experience studying marine biology, conservation, environmental studies or related field is preferable but not essential
Microsoft Office experience
PADI Dive Master certified or equivalent. Please Note: Candidates who are not certified to Dive Master level may still complete a Dive Master internship. For more information, please email info@wsorc.org.
Ability to work in tropical conditions within a hot and humid climate
Comfortable at sea and working on boats
Interpersonal skills, initiative, enthusiasm and the ability to work within a team
Must bring their own dive gear including BCD, regulators, dive computer, mask, fin & booties, dive compass, and dive slate

Required Attributes:

Must be at least 18 years old
Experience studying marine biology, conservation, environmental studies or related field is preferable but not essential.
Microsoft Office experience
PADI Dive Master certified or equivalent. Please Note: Candidates who are not certified to Dive Master level may still complete a Dive Master internship. For more information, please email info@wsorc.org.
Ability to work in tropical conditions within a hot and humid climate
Comfortable at sea and working on boats.
Interpersonal skills, initiative, enthusiasm and the ability to work within a team
Must bring their own dive gear including BCD, regulators, dive computer, mask, fin & booties, dive compass, and dive slate.

How to apply

Please email your CV along with the WSORC Application Form to info@wsorc.org. Our team will review your application and get back to you soon. Thanks!

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Office Location:
Behind the fire station, Utila, Honduras

Office Hours:
Monday to Friday (0900 to 1800)
Saturday and Sunday (1000 to 1600).

INTERNSHIPS

RESEARCH ASSISTANTS

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