Freshwater Mussel and Diamondback Terrapin Surveys Internship

Narragansett Bay Estuary Program

Narragansett Bay Estuary Program

Portsmouth, RI, USA
USD 20-20 / hour
Posted on Mar 1, 2026
Internship opportunities are available to undergraduates and graduate students, as well as individuals who have recently completed an undergraduate or graduate degree program. Interns will be financially compensated at $20 per hour for undergraduate students and $22 per hour for graduate students and individuals that have completed undergraduate or graduate degrees. Interns can work up to 29 hours per week and will be hired as part-time employees through NBEP’s host institution, Roger Williams University. All summer interns will be a part of a cohort and will have the opportunity to learn from each other, NBEP staff, and NBEP partners. NBEP will support interns to present their project findings in a webinar, meeting, or conference.Requirements:All applications must include:(1) 1-2 page cover letter stating your interest in working on the project, how this internship will help your overall academic and/or career goals, and what skills you can bring to the project;(2) Resume or CV with your contact information;(3) Contact information for three professional or academic references.Timeline:All applications will be due by 11:59 pm on Friday, March 27th, 2026. Start and end dates are flexible depending on intern availability, and we anticipate that internships will last for 8-10 weeks.Questions?For general questions, please contact info@nbep.org. Questions for specific internships may be directed to the NBEP staff member listed in the description.