Research Associate Technician

What You’ll Do: 

The Research Associate Technician interns will provide support to all the departments of Billion Oyster Project through a specific programmatic focus. See below for the programmatic focuses offered. Interns will also have the opportunity to engage with other departments outside of their focus to gain an understanding of an environmental non-profit. The Research Associate Technician will also be responsible for producing a research project* and presenting said project to Billion Oyster Project staff at the end of the season. As a Research Associate Technician intern, you will fully integrate into the organization, attending and reporting at staff-wide meetings and functions.  All Research Associate Technicians will have on-site focus supervisors. The Public Outreach Program Manager manages the Research Associate Technician Program with oversight from the Director of Public Impact. 

Please note that this program is designed to be a learning experience, and Billion Oyster Project will offer training and career mentorship. We understand that no candidate has 100% of the listed job qualifications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply for this position if you believe you can complete the responsibilities. We encourage anyone interested in or passionate about these programmatic focuses to apply.

*Research Project Details

Throughout the summer as a Research Associate Technician intern at Billion Oyster Project, you will be expected to develop and present a final project or product that reflects your experience, interests, and skills. This project does not have to be a traditional research paper. Instead, it can take many forms, from creative storytelling to hands-on education tools, data analysis, or community engagement initiatives. Your project does not have to align with the specific department you’re working in, but it should meaningfully contribute to BOP’s mission. We encourage you to think outside the box and propose a project idea in your application that excites you!

We have internships available in the following Focus areas:

• Community Reefs: Fieldwork, monitoring, public education, community engagement.
• Community Science: Water quality testing, data collection, citizen science.
• Donor Relations & Communications: Fundraising, social media, outreach, event planning.
• Outdoor Learning: Education, student programs, hands-on activities, school partnerships.
• Public Outreach: Exhibits, tours, events, community engagement.
• Restoration Field Support: Oyster reef monitoring, hatchery work, fabrication, shell collection.
• Volunteer & Fabrication: Public events, shoreline cleanups, oyster structure building.
• Finance & Operations: Expense tracking, inventory, office logistics, administrative support.