Job Description

In partnership with the Hamlet of Setauket, Cornell Cooperative Extension is proud to continue with our shellfish grow-out program where oyster will be raised to enhance water quality and the natural oyster population. As an added educational component, 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 and growth and survival rates, and monitoring environmental parameters such as water temperature, salinity, and dissolved oxygen. The paid internship will be offered from July 1st through August 28th. The positions are part-time 12-20 hours per week. Depending on timing, this orientation may be virtual or held at the Riverhead office.
Major Duties of Position:
1. Work with Cornell Shellfish Biologist and Aquaculture Assistant in Setauket, NY.
2. Assist with maintenance and upkeep of the shellfish grow-out system (FLUPSY).
3. Assist with the collection of scientific monitoring data for shellfish and water quality.
4. Assist educator with providing general information for the public.

Required Qualifications:

• Hamlet of Setauket resident currently enrolled in High School or College.
• Ability to follow instructions carefully.
• Ability to work alone or 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.
• Knowledge of natural science, plant science or marine science.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs. and handle heavy gear.
• Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Enrolled in a science or marine science program with a local High School.
• Familiarity with, or experience in, scientific sampling and marine or environmental 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, and 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.

Job Title:

Association Tmp Program

Level:

No Grade - Hourly

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Company:

Contact Name:

Ashley Downs

Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State. Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate government agencies. This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University.

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