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 3 months, which will span three volunteer start dates. The cost of the RA program is $1,750 USD per month. Start dates available for our 2019 RA programs are as follows:

March 4th, 2019

April 1st, 2019

May 6th, 2019.

June 3rd, 2019

July 1st, 2019

August 5th, 2019

September 2nd, 2019

September 30th, 2019

November 4th, 2019

December 2nd, 2019

Required Attributes:

Must be at least 21 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 21 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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