Sea Research Intern - Riverhead, NY

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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County (CCE) is offering a paid internship opportunity in the form of a stipend to support its Marine Fisheries Program in conducting at-sea data collection for an ongoing Jonah crab research study. Intern responsibilities include participating in fieldwork aboard commercial fishing vessels 1–2 days per week, assisting with biological sampling and data collection, as well as 1–2 additional days per week performing data entry and review in the office (averaging approximately 3 days per week total).

The internship will run from early July through early September. A flexible schedule and reliable means of transportation are required to accommodate variable fishing trip times.

Applicants must be physically capable of performing strenuous tasks, including heavy lifting and working long hours in unpredictable marine conditions. Prior experience aboard vessels and familiarity with fieldwork and/or scientific research protocols is preferred. This internship provides hands-on experience in applied marine science and fisheries monitoring and offers the opportunity to work closely with both commercial fishermen and experienced fisheries scientists.

Salary: $19 per hour (24 hours per week)

Schedule:

NONEXEMPT – TEMP:
July 1, 2026 - September 18, 2026

No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available

Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until a qualified pool of candidates is obtained.

Applicants need to:

• Attach/upload a resume to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Attach/upload a cover letter to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Attach/upload contacts info for three references to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format.

In the "Experience" section of your application, use the Paperclip icon to search for file(s) or use the "Drop Files Here" box to manually drag document(s) into your application. Once the application is submitted, you will not be able to change your submission or add attachments.

External Applicants: (including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations), please refer to the Applying for a Job (External Candidate) document for additional guidance.

Internal Applicants:
Current employees of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association indicated in this job posting are considered internal applicants; please refer to the Applying for a Job (Internal Candidate) document for additional guidance.

The Association may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform their essential functions. If you require an accommodation to participate in the selection process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County Human Resources at  or via email at HR-CCESuffolk

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, visit hr.cornell.edu/eeo.

Contact Name:
Ashley Downs