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REEF Marine Education & Conservation Internship Program

Application for Spring 2026 is now open. Deadline is September 1, 2025.


Upcoming Program Dates    

Spring 2026: January 4 - May 24 -- Application Deadline: September 1, 2025 (Now Open) 

Summer 2026: May 28 - August 23 -- Application Deadline: February 1, 2026

Fall 2026: August 27 - December 20 -- Application Deadline: May 1, 2026

Spring 2027:  January 3 - May 23 -- Application Deadline: September 1, 2026 

 

REEF's Marine Education & Conservation Internship Program offers participants opportunities to gain hands-on experience in outreach and education, guest engagement, non-profit operations, conservation science, event planning, graphic design, social media development, and public speaking. REEF Marine Educaiton & Conservation Interns will work closely with staff, fellows, and volunteers to impliment REEF programming, engage with members of the public, and support operations throughout the organization. Interns will also be key members of the Ocean Exploration Center, gaining skills in guest engagement, education development, and interpretation. 

During the three to four-month-long internship, interns have many opportunities to volunteer with partner organizations in the Florida Keys and South Florida, including environmental and conservation organizations, dive operators, local schools, and other community partners. The program provides a collaborative and creative environment for interns to build their portfolios and contribute to meaningful marine conservation and education projects.

Through the generous support of the REEF Oceans for All Fund, the REEF Marine Education & Conservation Internship provides housing for Interns in addition to a $400 monthly stipend.

Apply Now Internship Description REEF Interns Past & Present 10 Reasons to Be an Intern Funding OpportunitiesIntern Alumni Network Leadership Internship Marine Conservation Fellows

 

  • Summer 2017 REEF Interns at the Ft. Lauderdale Lionfish Derby
  • Summer 2020 interns and REEF staff (intern alumni) survey at Blue Heron Bridge
  • Fall 2020 interns prepping Fish Out of Water Virtual 5K packages
  • Fall 2023 intern and REEF staff (intern alumni) at the Florida Keys Lionfish Derby
  • Fall 2016 interns getting ready to survey
  • Spring 2019 interns hosting the REEF 2019 Earth Day Event
  • Summer 2019 interns and REEF staff with their lionfish haul
  • Spring 2023 interns at Tortuga Music Festival in Ft. Lauderdale
  • Summer 2021 intern kayaking with a summer camper

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