CEI has a vibrant intern program designed to award individuals the opportunity to learn and contribute to all aspects of operating a remote research and education facility.   We provide an intellectually rigorous atmosphere that allows new and returning members of our community to gain a deeper understanding of research projects, visiting educational programs, or systems at CEI.

CEI offers internships to individuals hoping to gain hands-on experience in areas related to sustainable food production and marine biology.

Please click here to read some Frequently Asked Questions about our internships.

Internships are now available in the following areas: Open Ocean Aquaculture, Aquaponics, Permaculture, Shark Research and Conservation, Flats Ecology Intern, Lionfish Research and Education Intern, Queen Conch Research Intern, Outdoor Education Intern, Systems Intern

Costs

Costs cover room and board, three meals a day on campus, airport transfers, internet, professional development and networking with researchers from across the globe.  Based on program schedule interns may have opportunity to experience kayaking, snorkeling, swimming, community outreach and island exploration.

$700 per month for Spring, Summer, and Fall 2012.

Application Deadlines

The Cape Eleuthera Institute is seeking an intern for the open ocean aquaculture project.

Primary responsibilities involve a scientific focus on maintaining all organisms in the lab including cobia, gobies, artemia, rotifers, and more. This includes feeding, cleaning of tanks, exchanging water in tanks, testing water parameters, and counting rotifers. Feeding cobia in the offshore cage, cleaning and patching the mesh, and supporting any other aquaculture related projects will also be required. Responsibilities will also including supporting the research class at The Island School by teaching lessons, supervising field work, and assisting students outside of class time. There may be additional opportunities to get involved with other scientists at CEI and their research projects. The intern will be involved in discussions regarding future directions of the aquaculture project and innovation of current protocols. This role allows the intern to improve their teaching skills, as well as to learn about aquaculture processes, fisheries management, culture of fish and micro-organisms, and barriers to sustainable aquaculture. In addition, the intern will learn about experimental design, scientific method, and data analysis, as well as improve their communication skills.

Secondary responsibilities involve assisting with other research projects at CEI, which may include, but are not limited to: flats ecology, sharks, aquaponics, patch reef ecology, sustainable energy production and lionfish invasions. This position requires five and a half day work week and occasionally may require work on weekends. Research Interns should expect their work schedule to be flexible.

Qualifications

Applicant should have an education in marine biology/environmental science and an interest in conservation. A background in teaching/supervising students in an environmental setting is preferred, but not required. SCUBA/snorkeling experience and wilderness medical certification (WFR, WAFA, etc.) are beneficial.

Skills

Applicant should be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point. Knowledge of fish husbandry is a plus, but not required.

Application

Please submit a cover letter, three professional references and resume in a single PDF file by email to: 7d54+6798@app.catchthebest.com. Please note that only those candidates who are being considered for a position will be contacted.

The Cape Eleuthera Institute is seeking an intern for the aquaponics program. 

Primary responsibilities include harvesting salad greens, taking daily water quality measurements, feeding fish, watering plants, seeding, and cleaning grow beds. The internship will also including supporting the research class at The Island School by teaching lessons, supervising field work, and assisting students outside of classtime.

Secondary responsibilities involve assisting with other research projects at CEI, which may include, but are not limited to: flats ecology, offshore aquaculture, patch reef ecology, sustainable energy production, and lionfish invasion.

These roles allows the intern to improve their teaching skills, as well as to learn about the aquaponics processes, fisheries management, culture of hydroponic greens, and barriers to sustainable agriculture in The Bahamas. In addition, the intern will learn about experimental design, scientific method, and data analysis, as well as improve their communication skills.

Qualifications

Applicants must have completed course work or have acquired practical experience in horticulture, hydroponic growing or aquaculture and possess the ability to work independently.

Skills

Applicant should be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point. Knowledge of fish husbandry and plant physiology is a plus, but not required.

Applicaiton

Please submit a cover letter, 3 professional references and resume in a single PDF file by email to 014f+6798@app.catchthebest.com. Pkease note that only those candidates who are being considered for a position will be contacted.

The Cape Eleuthera Institute is seeking an intern for the permaculture program. 

Primary responsibilities include planning landscapes, planting, propagation, taking daily data, watering, monitoring animal health, feeding, harvesting, processing fruits and vegetables, and preparing recipes. The internship will also including supporting the research class at The Island School by teaching lessons, supervising field work, and assisting students outside of class time.

Secondary responsibilities involve assisting with other research projects at CEI, which may include, but are not limited to: aquaponics, flats ecology, offshore aquaculture, patch reef ecology, sustainable energy production, and lionfish invasion.

These roles allows the intern to improve their teaching skills, as well as to learn about the permaculture system, plant propagation, edible landscaping, green roofs, animal husbandry, and barriers to sustainable agriculture in The Bahamas. In addition, the intern will learn about experimental design, scientific method, and data analysis, as well as improve their communication skills.

Qualifications

Applicants must have completed course work or have acquired practical experience in raising animals, horticulture or botany and possess the ability to work independently.

Skills

Applicant should be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point. Knowledge of animal husbandry, plant life cycles, grafting, propagation, and plant physiology is a plus, but not required.

Applicaiton

Please send a cover letter,three professional references and resume in a single PDF file by email to 976a+6798@app.catchthebest.com. Please note that only those candidates who are being considered for a position will be contacted.

Position Summary

The Cape Eleuthera Institute is accepting applications for Research Internships within the Shark Research and Conservation Program. Successful applicants will gain a wealth of hands on field-based experience in addition to a solid theoretical foundation from the scientific literature, through readings and group discussions.

Primary Responsibilities

Field work will primarily focus on conducting relative abundance surveys around South Eleuthera. Candidates will learn how to deploy and retrieve lines, and handle and tag sharks in a manor that will ensure the safety of the sharks and the crew. Non-field based duties will include the maintenance of field equipment and data entry. On occasions Research Interns will also have the opportunity to assist in the field or lab with other Cape Eleuthera Institute research initiatives, such as the flats ecology, aquaponics, sustainable offshore aquaculture and permaculture programs.

The normal working week is five and a half days, however all research is weather dependent and Research Interns should expect their work schedule to be flexible. On occasions, Research Interns will be required to work weekends.

Secondary responsibilities may include assisting with research and work projects at CEI. Research opportunities may include, but are not limited to: cobia aquaculture, aquaponics, shark and bonefish research, etc. Work projects may include reef ball construction, landscaping, and boat maintenance.  This position requires the ability to work long hours with a close-knit group of peers.

Qualifications

Applicants must be a minimum of eighteen years of age and should have completed, be planning to complete, or in the process of completing an undergraduate degree in a biology related field. Candidates with previous research experience and an active interest in marine research will be given priority.

Skills

This position requires long hours of physical work in a variety of sea and weather conditions. As such applicants must be in good physical condition, and feel comfortable working on boats for extended periods. Boat driving experience would be a benefit, but not essential. Applicant should be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.

For the right candidate there is the opportunity to gather data for an undergraduate thesis. This will be assessed on a case-by-case basis following discussion with home institutions and supervisors.

Application

Please send a cover letter, three professional references, and resume in a single PDF file by email to 5805+6798@app.catchthebest.com. Please note that only those candidates who are being considered for a position will be contacted.

Primary Responsibilities

Co-advising the flats research group at The Island School and  assist with ongoing flats research at The Cape Eleuthera institute.  This role allows the intern to improve their teaching abilities as well as learn about bonefish life history characteristics, reproductive biology, movement patterns, physiological characteristics, and best handling practices by anglers.  In addition, the intern will learn about experimental design, scientific method, and improve their communication skills. This role includes: organizing logistics, co-teaching in the classroom/field, grading assignments, providing feedback, collecting data and becoming knowledgeable about background information.  In addition, the intern will contribute directly to ongoing flats research at The Cape Eleuthera Institute which may include: VR2 receiver downloading and replacement, feeding and monitoring bonefish health, monitoring water quality parameters, capture of marine fish and invertabrates, and assessing the metabolic consequences of future climate change on these species.  There may be additional opportunities to get involved with scientists and their short term research projects.

Secondary responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: cobia aquculture, aquaponics, patch reef, etc.

Secondary responsibilities may include assisting with research and work projects at CEI. Research opportunities may include, but are not limited to: cobia aquaculture, aquaponics, shark and bonefish research, etc. Work projects may include reef ball construction, landscaping, and boat maintenance.  This position requires the ability to work long hours with a close-knit group of peers.

Qualifications

Applicant should have a background in teaching/supervising students in an environmental setting.  A marine biology/environmental science is preferred but not required.  Wilderness medical certification (WFR, WAFA, etc.) is a plus.. 

Skills

Applicant should be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and Power Point.  Marine sampling techniques a plus, but is not required.

Application

Please send a cover letter, three professional references, and resume in a single PDF by email to 61a3+6798@app.catchthebest.com. Please note that only those candidates who are being considered for a position will be contacted.

Cape Eleuthera Institute is accepting applications for an internship with the Tropical Marine Ecology Program, focusing on research and education of the invasive Indo-Pacific Lionfish.

By assisting with ongoing research at the Cape Eleuthera Institute and The Island School, the successful applicant will gain valuable hands-on field and lab research experience, as well the opportunity to develop teaching and educational outreach skills.

The successful applicant will act as a field assistant during monthly monitoring of patch reef sites.  This role includes: conducting reef fish surveys via SCUBA and/or free-diving, capture, handling, and relocation of Lionfish, and any additional data collection and entry.  A large part of the internship will also be co-advising a new Lionfish research project at The Island School.  This allows the intern to improve their teaching and communication abilities as well as learn about experimental design and scientific method.  This role includes: organizing logistics, co-teaching in the classroom/field, grading assignments, providing feedback, collecting data and becoming knowledgeable about background information.  The intern will also be responsible for helping with community outreach events such as local farmers’ markets or various settlements’ homecomings in order to provide information about Lionfish. This may include organization, planning, creating posters and informative displays, etc.

Secondary responsibilities may include assisting with other research and work projects at CEI including: cobia aquaculture, aquaponics, shark and bonefish research, patch reef ecology etc. This position requires the ability to work long hours, often in harsh environmental conditions (long days in/out of the water), and with a close-knit group of peers.

Qualifications

Applicant should have a background in marine ecology/ biology or environmental science and experience teaching/supervising students in an environmental setting.  A SCUBA certification of Advanced Open Water or higher is required.  Knowledge of reef fish ID and animal husbandry is preferred.  Wilderness medical certification (WFR, WAFA, etc.) is a plus.

Skills

Applicant should be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and Power Point.  Marine sampling techniques are a plus, but are not required.

Application

Please send a cover letter, three professional references, and resume in single PDF file by email to fe76+6798@app.catchthebest.com. Please note that only those candidates who are being considered for a position will be contacted.

The Cape Eleuthera Institute is seeking an intern for the queen conch research program. By assisting with ongoing research at the Cape Eleuthera Institute and The Island School, the successful applicant will gain valuable hands-on field and lab research experience, as well the opportunity to develop teaching and educational outreach skills.

Primary responsibilities include performing midden surveys around south Eleuthera for spatial and size class distribution analysis. As queen conch is both socially and economically important to the islands the project will also involve population surveys, monitoring migration patterns, and interviews with local residents. This internship also will involve a teaching aspect throughout the Island School semester. The successful applicant will be expected to learn and help teach experimental design, analyzing fisheries pressure, be responsible for data entry, as well as assisting and supervising students during and outside of field work. Outside of the research class the applicant can expect to scout sites for the students to examine, propose additional data collection and interact with the local community through outreach programs. Secondary responsibilities may include assisting with other research and work projects at CEI including: cobia aquaculture, aquaponics, shark and bonefish research, patch reef ecology etc. This position requires the ability to work long hours, often in harsh environmental conditions (long days in/out of the water), and with a close-knit group of peers.

The position requires five and a half day work week, but interns should expect their schedule to be flexible as some work may outside normal hours of operation. Interns will have the opportunity to learn about all aspects of sustainable living, live on a campus that is nearly entirely off the grid, interact with researchers and scientists in a variety of fields, and spend quality time in an unmatched tropical environment.

Qualifications

Applicant must have a background in biology, marine biology/ecology, fisheries management or some related field. Previous leadership roles will be taken into account along with an ability to work well with others. Teaching experience in an environmental setting is a plus.

Skills

Applicant should be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power point. He/she should also be in good physical condition as swimming and some free diving will be necessary. The applicant should also be SCUBA certified. Boat driving experience is a bonus but not required. As boats will be used throughout the semester, those prone to seasickness need not apply.

Application

Please submit a cover letter, three professional references and resume in a single PDF file by email to: a927+6798@app.catchthebest.com. Please note that only those candidates who are being considered for a position will be contacted.

Primary Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities: Assist with running outdoor education programs for middle school and high school students at The Island School/Cape Eleuthera Institute. This is a leadership role that includes: organizing logistics, orientating participants to their surroundings, teaching fish identification and basic marine ecology courses, touring the island, snorkeling, creating morning exercise programs, sea kayaking, community outreach, camping, enforcing rules, dorm duties, and monitoring the well being of students and their chaperones/instructors. Serve as logistics coordinator for visiting university field courses and individual research scientists.

Secondary responsibilities may include assisting with research and work projects at the Cape Eleuthera Institute. Research opportunities may include, but are not limited to: cobia aquaculture, aquaponics, shark and bonefish research, etc. Work projects may include reef ball construction, landscaping, and boat maintenance.

Qualifications

Applicants should have a background in teaching/supervising students in an environmental setting. A marine biology/environmental science and sustainable system background is preferred. Wilderness setting training a plus. Wilderness medical certification preferred (WFR, WAFA, etc.). Professional demeanor and desire to work on an ecologically-friendly campus.

Skills

Experience with planning and leading small expeditions for sea kayaking, beach camping, and snorkeling. Ability to operate boats and manual transmission vehicles, and have water safety training. Basic computer skills.

Start Date

Internship open for an immediate start. Applications will be accepted until internship is filled.

Duration

4 months minimum, with possibility to extend for a year depending on performance review

Application

Please include three professional references along with your curriculum vitae (CV). Please address your cover letter to Karen Knight. Send via email to: 5e23+6798@app.catchthebest.com .

The Cape Eleuthera Institute is accepting applications for a sustainable systems internship. Applicants will gain knowledge of systems designed for food production, energy generation, and waste management and the ties between the built and natural environment.

Requirements

This position will allow the successful applicant to learn about a variety of sustainable systems, from food production to energy generation and everything in between. Applicants should be prepared to get involved with several different projects as needed, as nearly all aspects of life at CEI revolve around sustainability. A strong interest in systems connectivity is recommended. Candidates will have the chance to assist with other CEI projects including, but not limited to, off-shore aquaculture, flats ecology, shark conservation, aquaponics, permaculture, biodigestion, biodiesel production, and conch research. This position requires the ability to work long hours with a close knit group of peers. The typical work week is Monday through Friday, 7AM to 4:30PM with a half day on Saturday. Applicants may, at times, be asked to work weekends or participate in community events.

Qualifications

Applicants must be in the process of completing or have completed an undergraduate degree in an engineering, scientific, or environmental field. Candidates with experience in construction (roofing, masonry, use of power and hand tools), project-based work, computer programming, AC/DC electrical work, and self-directed work are preferred.

Skills

Experience with Google Sketch-Up, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite is preferred but not required.

Application

Please email a cover letter, three professional references, and resume in a single PDF attachment to 1fdb+6798@app.catchthebest.com. Please note that only those candidates who are being considered for a position will be contacted.

The Cape Eleuthera Island School (www.islandschool.org/ceibahamas.org ) requires a Waterfront Intern Position for a start effective January 5th – June 11th, 2012. The position will be based at the Island School Boat house located in South Eleuthera, The Bahamas.

Position Description

The waterfront intern position at the Island School/Cape Eleuthera is a multifunctional position for individuals that are independent workers interested in pursuing a career in the marine mechanic industry. Interns will be responsible for, but limited to the cleaning of boats and boat equipment, helping maintain boat engines and electrical systems, cleanliness of boat dock and dive deck area, working with research groups, Island School students and Deep Creek Middle School students.

Skills

• The ideal applicant must know how to swim and must be a certified SCUBA diver. Strong work ethic is a must.
• Willingness to work with children
• Engine mechanical experience preferred
• Willingness to follow directions
• Applicant should be proficient in Microsoft Work, Excel, and Power Point.

Skills

Willingness to work in a remote location

Application

$700 per month for Spring, Summer, and Fall 2012. Costs cover room and board, three meals a day on campus, airport transfers, internet, professional development, networking with researches from across the globe. Based program schedule interns may have the opportunity to experience kayaking, snorkeling, swimming, community outreach and Island Exploration. Please send a cover letter, three professional references and resume in a single PDF file by email to: 2a17@app.catchthebest.com. Please address your cover letter to Ron Knight.

The Cape Eleuthera Island School (www.islandschool.org/ceibahamas.org ) requires a Dive Locker Intern Position for a start effective January 5th – June 11th, 2012. The position will be based at the Island School Boat house located in South Eleuthera, The Bahamas.

Position Description

The dive locker intern position at the Island School/Cape Eleuthera Institute is a multifunctional position for individuals that are independent workers interested in pursuing a career in the dive industry. Interns will be responsible for, but limited to the cleaning and organizing of the dive locker, helping maintain dive gear and air compressor, cleanliness of boat dock and dive deck area, working with research groups, Island School students and Deep Creek Middle School students.

Skills

• The ideal applicant must know how to swim and must be a certified SCUBA diver. Strong work ethic is a must.
• Willingness to work with children
• Engine mechanical experience preferred
• Willingness to follow directions
• Applicant should be proficient in Microsoft Work, Excel, and Power Point.

Application

$700 per month for Spring, Summer, and Fall 2012. Costs cover room and board, three meals a day on campus, airport transfers, internet, professional development, networking with researches from across the globe. Based program schedule interns may have the opportunity to experience kayaking, snorkeling, swimming, community outreach and Island Exploration. Please send a cover letter, three professional references and resume in a single PDF file by email to: 4528@app.catchthebest.com. Please address your cover letter to Ron Knight.