Internships 

• SCHOOL YEAR INTERNSHIPS –

Seatuck offers volunteer conservation and education opportunities for college and high school students throughout the school year. These can be ongoing year- or semester-long arrangements, or short-term participation with various projects. 

• ISLE PROJECT FELLOWSHIP –

In 2025, Seatuck launched the ISLE Project (which stands for Introducing Students to Long Island’s Estuaries), an education initiative that engages students in in-school lessons, field trips and hands-on experiences related to estuaries, including helping to raise juvenile oysters. As part of the project, we offer fellowship positions to provide support for all aspects of the project. The fellows gain valuable experience working with Seatuck and the Town of Islip Shellfish Cultivation Facility on oyster cultivation and education efforts around the Great South Bay. 

Position Description:

ISLE Project Fellows will assist in various aspects of the project, from hatchery operations to educational programming. Your responsibilities may include:

• Hatchery Operations – Assisting hatchery staff with algae cultivation & feedings; oyster broodstock conditioning & spawning; and care of juvenile oysters through various stages
• Equipment Maintenance – Keeping hatchery systems clean and operational
• Oyster Fieldwork – Tending to and monitoring oysters in grow-out site
• Public Outreach & Education – Leading hatchery tours, engaging the public in oyster conservation and assisting with educational programming

Fellowship Details:

• Duration: Fall and Spring Semesters
• Time Commitment: 10-15 hours per week
• Location: Seatuck Environmental Association (Islip), Town of Islip Shellfish Hatchery (East Islip), and Shorefront Park (Patchogue)
• Compensation: $16.50 per hour

How to Apply:  

Email [email protected] with your resume and a brief cover letter explaining your interest in the fellowship. Include “ISLE Project Fellowship” in the subject line.