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I would like to have a job that would become my life career. My ultimate goal when landing a job is that it incorporates working outside in field conditions. I love experimenting and collecting environmental data first-hand. I know that even with a master's degree, I will not be paid very much comparative to others, but the satisfaction of having a job that manages and protects the environment is good enough for me. I believe that working for any country's goverment will help in that the benefits for working for them will outweigh a paltry salary.


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The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is the largest regional non-profit conservation organization working solely to save the Bay. Established in 1967, CBF has a staff of approximately 170 employees working in offices in Annapolis and Salisbury, Maryland; Richmond and Norfolk, Virginia; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; and Washington, D.C., and in 15 field education program locations. CBF's headquarters office is in the Philip Merrill Environmental Center, a “cutting edge,” environmentally responsible building located in Annapolis, Maryland.
CBF has an annual budget of approximately $21 million and is supported by more than 177,000 members, volunteers, and other supporters. For more information on CBF please visit www.cbf.org.

CONTEXT OF THE POSITION
The Oyster Restoration Intern II will assist the Maryland Oyster Restoration and Fisheries Scientist and Oyster Restoration Vessel Operations Coordinator in the implementation of oyster restoration activities. This position will work out of various locations, including CBF’s headquarters in Annapolis, CBF’s oyster setting facility at Discovery Village in Shady Side, MD (about 30 minutes south of Annapolis) and various remote field locations in Maryland. The Oyster Restoration Assistant’s primary responsibilities will be onboard the oyster restoration vessel as crew and maintaining our Shady Side oyster setting facility.
Essential functions include:
  • * Serve as crew aboard the R/V Patricia Campbell as needed, reporting to the captain
  • * Assist with oyster setting operations at the Discovery Village operations center
  • * Assist with all aspects of the Oyster Gardening program, including oyster workshops, inquiries concerning the program, oyster project site visits, and handling oyster spat and workshop materials
  • * Assist with maintenance of and improvements to the R/V Patricia Campbell, Discovery Village setting operations equipment, and Oyster Corps equipment
  • * Work with and/ or oversee volunteers during Oyster Corps work projects
  • * Interact with the public on a regular basis (at oyster events, aboard the R/V Patricia Campbell, and while assisting with Discovery Village operations) to promote CBF’s message
  • * Interpret CBF’s oyster restoration program to guests at oyster-related CBF functions

    PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
    Successful candidates will have significant experience around boats and the water and a demonstrated familiarity with Chesapeake Bay ecology. Knowledge of oysters and oystering is a valuable additional qualification. This person should be mechanically inclined and able to assist in the maintenance of diesel engines. Experience around and ability to operate inboard and outboard marine engines and equipment would be highly valued. Candidates should be physically fit and able to work long days in all weather and some evenings and weekends. Ability to swim and comfort working in Bay waters are prerequisites. This person should be able to communicate well with the public, collect and organize data, and keep logs and records as necessary. Ability to pass pre-placement and random drug screenings per U.S. Coast Guard specifications is necessary. Candidates should hold a valid driver’s license and be able to drive a large (non-commercial) truck. CPR and first aid certification is desirable. Familiarity with Microsoft computer applications is helpful. Candidates must be reliable, organized, and have own transportation in order to report to several different work locations


  • Cover Letter to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation
  • Résumé
  • Acceptance Letter
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