Aquaculture Internship

Job Details

In partnership with the Town of Huntington, Cornell Cooperative Extension has grown and planted over two million hard clams and oysters annually in the greater Huntington-Northport Bay complex. As an added educational component to this collaboration, high school and/or college students have the opportunity to partake in a paid internship. The program will allow students to learn about shellfish aquaculture techniques including grow-out procedures, measuring growth and survival rates, and monitoring environmental parameters such as water temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen and chlorophyll. The paid internships will be offered in two four-week sessions from July 1st through July 31st and from August 3rd through August 28th; the positions are fulltime 30-35 hours per week. A mandatory orientation will be required prior to the start of the position. Depending on timing, this orientation may be virtual or held at the Riverhead or Huntington office.

MAJOR DUTIES OF POSITION:

1. Work with Cornell Shellfish Biologist at Gold Star Battalion Beach, Huntington, NY.

2. Assist with maintenance and upkeep of FLUPSY.

3. Gain hands on experience in aquaculture.

4. Assist with the collection of scientific monitoring data for shellfish and water assessment.

5. Assist the educator with maintenance and upkeep of touch tanks and aquarium display tanks.

6. Assist educator with providing general information for the public.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Town of Huntington resident currently enrolled in High School or College.
• Ability to follow instructions carefully.
• Ability to work with others or alone with some supervision.
• Ability to interact effectively with the public.
• Ability to work outdoors under potentially adverse field conditions and perform physical tasks as needed.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs. and heavy gear.
• Knowledge of natural science, plant science, or marine science.
• Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.  

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Enrolled in a science or marine science concentration program with a local High School.
• Familiarity with or experience in scientific sampling and marine science.
• Having a driver’s license and a vehicle.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Visit CCE website at www.ccesuffolk.org/jobs and select Setauket Aquaculture Intern. Download application and questionnaire and return these with resume and cover letter to Peter Martin via email at: pm639@cornell.edu, Ashley Lopez via email at: al2645@cornell.edu, Isabella Imbo via email at: ii64@cornell.edu no later than June 13th 2026. Applications received after this date may not be given full consideration.

POSITION DETAILS:

Salary:            $17.00 per hour

Schedule:      NONEXEMPT – TEMP: Session 1: July 1, 2026 – July 31, 2026; Session 2: August 3, 2026 -- August 28 ,2026

Contact Information

June 13th 2026. 

https://cornell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CCECareerPage/job/New-York-State-Other/Aquaculture-Internship---Huntington--NY_WDR-00058090/apply