DIVING OPERATIONS INTERNSHIP

The Perry Institute for Marine Science/Caribbean Marine Research Center (PIMS/CMRC) offers several internships at its field station on Lee Stocking Island (LSI) in the Bahamas. Highly motivated individuals seeking educational opportunities in marine science are invited to apply.

By taking part in the daily workings of a busy scientific diving program, the Waterfront Operations intern will have a unique opportunity to gain diving, boating and operational experience at a tropical marine research center. The intern will assist both PIMS and visiting researchers with shore and in-water support, and will have one-to-one interaction with active marine scientists and scientific divers. Duties will include filling SCUBA cylinders, preparing vessels for daily use and maintaining the dive locker and waterfront. In addition, exposure to variety of diving techniques and technologies will provide opportunities for diver training.

One Diving Operations intern will be selected for 8-12-week periods, year-round. The internship is non-salaried, however, room and board (shared accommodation) and transportation between LSI and Exuma International Airport (Georgetown, Bahamas) will be provided. Dive Operations Interns will also have the opportunity to participate in several advanced training opportunities. To be considered, the applicant must:

• Be pursuing or have recently completed a post-secondary degree in marine science or engineering.
• Be a certified, active-status Dive Master (preferred) with personal liability insurance. For those who are not a Divemaster, this training can be incorporated into the internship program at his/her own expense.
• Own all of own SCUBA equipment.
• Have experience operating small vessels (preferred)
• Have experience with waterfront safety (lifeguard/dockmaster preferred)

Successful applicants must meet PIMS diving requirements including a medical exam, first aid, CPR and oxygen administration training. Successful applicants must also carry Divers Alert Network (DAN) insurance.

Please mail the below required documents to: Dive Safety Office
Perry Institute for Marine Science
100 N. U.S. Hwy. 1 #202
Jupiter, Florida, 33477

Applicants must submit the following:

• Current college transcript.
• Resume.
• Two letters of recommendation - one academic, one diving.
• Completed application form.
• Pdiver Requirements Form
• Medical Evaluation Form

To receive an application form and for questions, contact the Dive Safety Officer dso@perryinstitute.org

No telephone inquiries please.

Completed applications must be submitted by: March 15

If you have not been contacted within 8 weeks of the submission date, then you have not been selected for this internship.

This internship is a non-salaried position, however, interns will receive a fully or partially subsidized room (shared accommodation) and board. Transportation to Exuma International Airport (Georgetown, Bahamas) will be the responsibility of the chosen intern. Transportation from Georgetown to Lee Stocking Island will be provided by PIMS.

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