STXEEMP Outreach Intern.pr
Office of the Commissioner GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES --------0-------- DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES 4611 Tutu Park Mall 45 Mars Hill, Frederiksted Suite 300, 2nd Floor St. Croix, VI 00840 St. Thomas, VI 00802 (340) 773-1082 (340) 774-3320 dpnr.vi.gov Contact: Jamal Nielsen, Media Relations Coordinator jamal.nielsen@dpnr.vi.gov Tuesday, October 21, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DPNR’S COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT DIVISION SEEKS NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & OUTREACH INTERN Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) is pleased to announce that the Division of Coastal Zone Management (CZM) is now accepting applications for a Natural Resource Management and Outreach Internship. This six-month opportunity will be based at the St. Croix East End Marine Park (STXEEMP). Funded through the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program, this recurring internship is designed to provide hands-on experience and professional development for individuals interested in careers in natural resource management. …
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Office of the Commissioner GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES --------0-------- DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES 4611 Tutu Park Mall 45 Mars Hill, Frederiksted Suite 300, 2nd Floor St. Croix, VI 00840 St. Thomas, VI 00802 (340) 773-1082 (340) 774-3320 dpnr.vi.gov Contact: Jamal Nielsen, Media Relations Coordinator jamal.nielsen@dpnr.vi.gov Tuesday, October 21, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DPNR’S COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT DIVISION SEEKS NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & OUTREACH INTERN Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) is pleased to announce that the Division of Coastal Zone Management (CZM) is now accepting applications for a Natural Resource Management and Outreach Internship. This six-month opportunity will be based at the St. Croix East End Marine Park (STXEEMP). Funded through the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program, this recurring internship is designed to provide hands-on experience and professional development for individuals interested in careers in natural resource management. Whether you're a student, recent graduate, or someone passionate about environmental stewardship, this program offers a valuable pathway into the field under the mentorship of experienced DPNR staff. Position Details: • Duration: 6 months • Location: STXEEMP, St. Croix • Schedule: 35 hours/week • Compensation: $16.50/hour • Local applicants are strongly encouraged to apply Internship Responsibilities: • Support biological monitoring efforts (sea turtles, birds, coral, fish, conch, and lobster) • Assist with outreach and education initiatives (community events, content creation, guided tours) • Participate in coral nursery maintenance (snorkeling or SCUBA diving required) • Help manage the coastal plant nursery (watering, out planting, up-potting) • Contribute to park upkeep (trail clearing, signage, invasive species removal) • Develop and present a capstone project Candidate Requirements: • Must be able to swim and participate in water-based activities • Strong interest in STEM or natural resource careers • Willingness to work outdoors in challenging conditions • Excellent communication skills and enthusiasm for public engagement • Self-motivated with strong attention to detail As part of the internship, the selected candidate will receive Open Water SCUBA certification, fully funded by DPNR-CZM. To apply and view the full position description, visit: https://bit.ly/CZMInternship For more information, contact: Kelcie Troutman, Marine Park Coordinator kelcie.troutman@dpnr.vi.gov or at (340) 718-3367.