Coastal Flora Internship

The Coastal Flora Conservation internship offers a multidisciplinary research and outreach

opportunity on the ecological value of Sint Maarten’s flora-based ecosystems, focusing on

salt pond mangroves inland and seagrass beds offshore. The internship may also include

some work on terrestrial flora, such as threatened species of succulents and orchids. The

intern will be expected to carry out fieldwork both on land and underwater, as well as conduct

light biodiversity analysis in support of ecosystem health assessments. The intern will

investigate previous reports and archival materials pertaining to local ponds and seagrass

beds in order to advance our understanding of their use, evolution, and distribution, both

anthropogenic and natural. The intern will improve existing educational materials and

outreach programs related to coastal flora and advance public understanding of the need

for conservation. The role may involve delivering presentations or talks, designing posters and

other graphics, writing social media posts, and occasionally supporting conservation tours.

As a Nature Foundation intern, the role also includes support of the organization’s other

programs and activities, including beach clean-ups, inventory organization, and more.

Preference will be given to candidates holding scuba diving certifications, as certain

monitoring activities involve underwater research. A valid driver’s license is required.