{"id":7837,"date":"2024-04-26T14:48:08","date_gmt":"2024-04-26T18:48:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mote.org\/?page_id=7837"},"modified":"2026-01-06T10:42:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T15:42:09","slug":"education-specialist-keys","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mote.org\/internships\/college\/education-specialist-keys\/","title":{"rendered":"Education Specialist Internship (Keys)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Education Specialist Internship<\/h2>\n<h4>About Mote Marine Laboratory<\/h4>\n<p>Situated in the heart of the Lower Florida Keys, Mote Marine Laboratory&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/mote.org\/location\/summerland-key-lab\/\">Elizabeth Moore International Center for Coral Reef Research &amp; Restoration<\/a> (IC2R3) is <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a state-of-the-art marine science facility dedicated to advancing coral reef research, restoration, and education in the Florida Keys.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Internship Overview<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mote Education Interns in the Florida Keys play an integral role in delivering a wide range of impactful education programs, including school field trips, residential and immersive programs, citizen science initiatives, community outreach events, and more. This highly hands-on internship provides valuable experience in science communication, environmental education, and informal learning across diverse audiences and settings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interns support program development, assist with the creation of educational resources, and gain confidence leading activities in the classroom, field, and outdoor environments. Interns will also become familiar with Mote Marine Laboratory\u2019s research and conservation efforts, connecting real-world science to engaging educational experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Key Responsibilities<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developing, teaching, and evaluating marine science lessons and activities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supporting citizen science and community outreach programming<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supervising and lifeguarding for snorkeling and other water-based activities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assisting with field sampling and outdoor learning experiences<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating, organizing, and maintaining educational materials and spaces<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Completing daily setup and breakdown of education programs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interns are expected to be highly organized, proactive team members who take initiative and contribute positively to a fast-paced education environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Training &amp; Professional Development<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mote Education Interns receive comprehensive training in marine science content, education pedagogy, safety procedures, and Mote\u2019s ongoing research and restoration work. Throughout the internship, interns will build confidence as educators and presenters, gain experience in curriculum development, and develop transferable skills applicable to careers in science, education, conservation, and outreach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There may be opportunities to travel, assist with snorkel and dive programs, and participate in limited shadowing or interactions with Mote researchers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Qualifications<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicants should:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be pursuing a degree in education, marine science, or a related field<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have strong communication skills and enjoy working with children and teenagers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be comfortable spending extended periods outdoors and in the water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be highly organized, proactive, and able to work independently and as part of a team<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CPR and First Aid certifications are required. Lifeguard and SCUBA certifications are strongly preferred. Teaching experience is beneficial but not required.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Schedule &amp; Commitment<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a full-time internship (40 hours per week) running from February through May, with flexible start and end dates. The work schedule varies based on programming needs and may include weekdays, weekends, holidays, and occasional evening hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Compensation<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monthly stipend provided.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information regarding the internship, please contact Jade Bosco at (305) 745-2729, extension 709, or <\/span><a href=\"mailto:keyseducation@mote.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">keyseducation@mote.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*PLEASE NOTE: THIS INTERNSHIP WILL STAY OPEN UNTIL FILLED*<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Education Specialist Internship About Mote Marine Laboratory Situated in the heart of the Lower Florida Keys, Mote Marine Laboratory&#8217;s Elizabeth Moore International Center for Coral Reef Research &amp; Restoration (IC2R3)&nbsp;<span class=\"ellipsis\">&hellip;<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":4103,"parent":7663,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-7837","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Education Specialist Internship (Keys) | Mote Marine Laboratory &amp; 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