Seasonal Hatchery, Field, and Research Internship

Job Details

The Natural Resources Department is seeking a motivated Hatchery, Field, and Research Technician to join our hatchery team at the iconic Brant Point Shellfish Hatchery. This internship is a unique educational opportunity to gain hands-on experience in marine science, habitat restoration, and restorative aquaculture while working on Nantucket Island.

Start Date (April/May 2026) - TBD

Duties: 
 

• Help the Assistant Biologist and the Aquatic Resource/Shellfish Manager execute the shellfish production schedule for the season. Hatchery work entails broodstock care, shellfish spawns, larval rearing, algae production, nursery grow-out, and stock enhancement of species in Nantucket and Madaket Harbor 
• Help operate and maintain recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) for the hatchery’s seawater holding tanks, static holding tanks for broodstock and larvae, and flow-through systems for juvenile shellfish, eelgrass seeds, and macroalgae. 
• Assist with eelgrass seed collection, processing, and out-planting 
• Assist the shell technician with shell recycling 
• Early morning field work, rotational night feedings and alternating weekend work
• Data entry and basic analysis 
• Potential opportunity to assist with the Island wide Benthic Dive Surveys in May and September 
• Assist the Water Quality Specialist with water sampling as needed
• Help with public hatchery tours and various community outreach activities 
• Aid in various field projects within the department and other collaborating organizations 
• Field work is mostly conducted on a boat, sometimes in adverse weather conditions. The right candidate will be comfortable working on 18-25ft boats in a variety of weather conditions. Knowing how to operate a boat is helpful. 

Requirements

Candidate Must Possess: 
 

• A degree or background in marine science, environmental science, and/or aquaculture 
• SCUBA Certification is highly preferred
• Comfortable and confident swimming/snorkeling for work in marine environments
• Excellent record keeping skills and organization 
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and phone/email
• Positive attitude and willingness to work in all weather conditions 
• Team player mentality with ability to work independently 
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and comfortable driving pick-up trucks on small roads
• Must obtain a MA Boating certificate before start date

Contact Information

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Closing Date 2/17/2026 

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