Beach Preservation Fall 2025 Intern, American Shore & Beach Preservation Association managed by FAU WLW-ECOS program
Beach Preservation Intern with the American Shore & Beach Preservation Association - FAU WLW-ECOS Program
Please note: this is not an on-campus job opportunity. This position is located in Boca Raton, FL with the American Shore & Beach Preservation Association. Funding for this program is provided through FAU's School of Environmental, Coastal and Ocean Sustainability (WLW-ECOS)
Job Description:
- Lead the initiative of adding nearshore placement project information to the ASBPA National Beach Nourishment Database
- Update the ASBPA National Beach Nourishment Database with recent beach nourishment project information
- Draft a Coastal Voice newsletter article about annual database in collaboration with Science & Technology Chair
- Coordinate the annual database update by connecting with coastal practitioners working on beach nourishment around the nation
- Participate in the Monthly Science & Technology Committee meeting (typically held on the third Tuesday of the month) to share database updates
- Participate in weekly check-in calls with the Executive Director and/or Science & Technology Committee Chair
Qualifications:
Students applying to this internship should have basic knowledge of beach systems and moderate skills using databases and Microsoft Excel. Good written and oral communication skills are also important. Must be able to work 15-20 hours per week.
Eligibility
Conditions of eligibility for the FAU WLW-ECOS paid internships:
- Must be in good academic standing.
- Must be degree-seeking at least half time during the semester of the internship.
- Must be able to work up to 20 hours per week (or more with proper authorization).
- Must be at least 18 years of age or have provided the FAU Career Center with a signed document from your guardian allowing participation in an internship.
Please note: Students selected for this internship, must register their internship for 0 credit or academic credit with Florida Atlantic University.