Internships at Downeast Institute

Downeast Institute is a nonprofit marine research, education and shellfish production facility located on Great Wass Island in the town of Beals, Maine.  Our mission is public service through marine research, marine resource education, and innovations in wild and cultured fisheries.

We serve as the Marine Science Field Station of the University of Maine at Machias.  In this capacity, we provide and/or host summer undergraduate internships for students from the University of Maine at Machias, the University of Maine, and other college campuses in Maine and beyond.

Internships are subject to funding availability and are seasonal hourly positions without benefits or paid time off. Internships vary according to the lead researcher, the source of funds, and potentially the interests of the student. Shared housing for interns is available at a modest rate.

Sorry, applications for internships for the summer of 2023 have closed. DEI is offering a unique opportunity for a research fellowship in our Ocean Acidification Lab. Please read the announcement here. 

Other Positions:

Students are also encouraged to contact us about work-study, temporary or volunteer positions based on their interests.  Previous positions have included facility maintenance, public outreach, data management and nonprofit administration.  Email inquiries to Dianne Tilton, Executive Director. dtilton@downeastinstitute.org.