Ocean Exploration Trust At Sea Internships/Fellowships

Calling educators and students with a passion for adventure and eagerness to learn in the diverse, dynamic environment of a deep sea ocean exploration expedition conducting ROV, AUV, and seafloor mapping operations! Ocean Exploration Trust is seeking Educators, Ocean Science, ROV Engineering, Seafloor Mapping, & Video Engineering Interns to join a variety of cruises across 2024 in the Central Pacific!

About the Job

Paid internships for community college, undergraduate, graduate students, and recent graduates are available in ocean science, ROV (remotely operated vehicle) engineering, seafloor mapping, and video engineering through the Science & Engineering Internship Program. Interns will join an ocean exploration expedition on E/V Nautilus for 3-4 weeks learning alongside experts in the field and fully engaging as expedition team members. They will receive mentoring from mid- and advanced-career STEAM professionals and have opportunities to share their experiences as role models for global audiences through live broadcasts and educational outreach. The experience includes paid travel, travel per diem, and a $900/week stipend.

Paid fellowship opportunities for classroom educators, informal, and community educators are available through OET's Science Communication Fellowship.
Accepted Fellows will attend a science communication training forum in April 2024, collaborate with other STEAM educators, and sail as expedition communicators aboard E/V Nautilus for 3-4 weeks bringing the excitement of ocean exploration to students and public audiences around the world through varied outreach platforms.

More Information

OET is committed to including, amplifying, and making space for more Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian, LGBTQIA+, and historically marginalized voices in the deep sea and STEAM communities. In 2024, E/V Nautilus will be conducting expeditions in the Central and Western Pacific. As part of our commitment to expeditions being guided by and developed collaboratively with local communities, educators and students from Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, and Palau are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our diversity and inclusion efforts and current priorities.

Expedition dates: Various opportunities between July - November 2024. Submit your availability in the application form!

Learn more in the application packet and apply before January 2, 2024: https://nautiluslive.org/join.

Questions? Contact the OET Education Team via education@oet.org.