Education Internship

Summer 2026 Internship Opportunity
The Center for Coastal Studies is a non-profit organization dedicated to conducting scientific research with emphasis on marine mammals of the 
western North Atlantic and on the coastal and marine habitats and resources of the Gulf of Maine.  CCS is celebrating its 50th year of conducting 
research and marine and coastal educational programs on Cape Cod.
Education Responsibilities-Intern/s will assist with environmental education programs, including on-site 
programs, off-site programs, and festivals, including CCS’s signature summer week of events: Whale 
Week:  A Celebration of the Sea, and Whale Camp.  Interns will assist in staffing the Center’s SEASpace 
Marine Discovery Center, and beach pop-up tents; designing and delivering presentations, answering 
questions about CCS, marine animals (especially whales, seals and sharks) and ocean conservation issues, 
and other general duties.  
Position is paid part-time (20hrs per week).  Interns must have their own transportation.  Limited shared 
housing may be available for candidates who qualify.  
Qualifications
 The internship is open to students who are currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from an 
accredited college or university.  
 Preference will be given to students or recent graduates working towards environmental studies, 
education, marine science, biology or other related fields.
 Intern should demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
 Intern should be a self-starter able to take responsibility for completing projects.
 Students that are adaptable, responsible, hard working, willing to learn, and have attention to 
detail are encouraged to apply.
 Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
 Must be comfortable working with all ages, especially children 5-10 years old.
 Must be comfortable working outside in all conditions.
 Must be comfortable working with and handling marine species.
 Must be able to carry at least 30lbs over short distances.
 Interns must be able to commit to at least two-three months; preferred start date-end date mid 
June to mid August, but dates are flexible based on school schedules.
 Interns must work a minimum of 20 hours per week.
 Schedule is flexible but intern may have to work some weekends and evenings.
To Apply- Send your resume, cover letter, and one letter of reference to 
must be received by March 6, 2026.
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