Employment and Internships

Employment and Internship Opportunities

If you have a passion for ocean conservation and believe in our mission of protecting & preserving the coral reef ecosystem check out the opportunities below.

All internships are unpaid, however small stipends and/or housing allowance may be possible depending on available funding and internship position. Part time internships do not receive a stipend. For the Spring and Fall terms, full time internships are expected to spend 4 work days with Reef Relief, whereas Part time are expected to spend 2 work days. Summer internships are always full time, 5 days a week.

Interested applicants must send their cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please be sure to state the position and term you are interested in. All internships are based in person in Key West, Florida.

Your cover letter should cover three main things: stated position of interest, reason for applying, and related qualifications/experience that would make you a good candidate.

**We currently are not accepting applications from candidates outside North America.

To apply: email the required material to [email protected]

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Conservation Internship– Accepting applications for Spring 2027

Full Time (4 days/week)

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Education Internship– Accepting applications for Spring 2027

Full Time (4 days/week)

Interns selected will be primarily assisting with Reef Relief’s Discover Coral Reefs School Program. This program involves in person informal marine science education in schools, and assisting with field trips.

How to apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected]

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Coral Camp Internship– CLOSED

Full Time (5 days/week)

Summer (Mid/End of May-Mid August)

Interns selected will be camp counselors responsible for assisting in and running of the day to day operations of the Coral Camp for Kids Program for kids 6-12 years of age. This internship is a great opportunity to gain hands on experience in marine education and conservation. Interns will complete lifeguard certification at start of internship term.

Primary Coral Camp Internship Duties Include:

• Present classroom style lessons on a variety of marine science topics
• Run hands-on science activities
• Teaching children how to safely and successfully snorkel in the open ocean
• Be individually responsible for a small group of children of various snorkeling abilities
• Running of day-to-day operations of Coral Camp

Secondary Coral Camp Internship Duties Include:

• Operation of Reef Relief’s Environmental Center
• Assisting with fundraisers, marketing, and community events

How to apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected]

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Marketing & Media Internship – CLOSED

Part Time

Fall (September-December) & Spring (January-May)

Successful candidates will be able to effectively promote Reef Relief’s mission and gain new support through fundraising, recruiting new memberships, setting up and organizing tabling events, and reaching new followers through Reef Relief’s social media outlets.  Seeking candidates who are currently in college or who have recently graduated with an interest in marketing, fundraising, and/or marine science.

Responsibilities:

• Organizing at least one new Reef Relief fundraiser or membership drive
• Assisting with annual fundraisers by collecting silent auction and raffle prizes, advertising events on social media, and being present at all fundraisers
• Create new and captivating material for Reef Relief’s social media platforms, e-newsletters, and website blog
• Set up and preform public outreach at all Reef Relief tabling events by talking to the community about our programs, memberships, and our retail selection
• Assist with other Reef Relief programs such as monthly clean up events, visiting schools to help carry out our Discover Coral Reefs School Program, and canvassing businesses to join our Skip the Straw and Protect Your Skin, Protect Our Reefs sunscreen campaigns.

Qualifications: