Summer Research Intern (8 Positions Available): Montclair State University is seeking eight undergraduate Summer Research Interns to join a vital project focused on detecting invertebrate and invasive species in Barnegat Bay, NJ, using environmental DNA (eDNA) technology. This hands-on internship offers the unique opportunity to gain practical field and laboratory experience while contributing to critical environmental research efforts. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in marine science, environmental biology, conservation, or molecular ecology to build valuable, workforce-ready skills. Click here to view the full job description.
Internship Details:
Location: Fieldwork in Barnegat Bay; laboratory work on Montclair State University campus
Duration: June 1st – August 15th, 2025
Stipend: $2,500 plus limited travel allowances for fieldwork
Schedule: Hours vary based on field and laboratory activities
Experience Needed: None — full training will be provided!
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should email the following materials:
Resume or CV
Unofficial transcript
A personal statement (no more than one page) describing your interest in the position
Submit your application materials to: Dr. Kirsten Monsen-Collar at monsenk@montclair.edu
Check out this interview with Diana Burich, NJSGC Director of Education and 107.1 The Boss for “Make A Difference Mondays.” Are you excited for Ocean Fun Days May 17th and May 18th? We sure are!
Every Monday morning, 107.1 The Boss highlights a different Nonprofit that “Makes A Difference” in communities, via an on-air interview. https://1071theboss.com/featured/make-a-difference-mondays-presented-by-new-jersey-natural-gas/
Communications Intern: New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium (NJSGC) is currently seeking a summer intern to work within the communications department and assist staff with all relevant tasks including (but not limited to): social media campaigns, video production, event coverage/promotion, and programmatic outreach. This position is ideal for undergraduates interested in pursuing a career in the digital communications field, with a unique emphasis on marine, coastal, and STEM initiatives. The intern will report directly to NJSGC’s Communications Specialist and work throughout the busy 2025 summer season (May-August) at the Jersey Shore. Click here to view the full job description.
Field Instructor: The New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium (NJSGC), a non-profit organization on Sandy Hook, is hiring part-time field instructors for their K-12 Education Program and Scout Program. NJSGC provides students and scouts with dynamic ocean science programs that may include but not be limited to outdoor experiential learning activities such as seining, interactive games, scientific demonstrations and laboratory experiments. Join a great group of people that love the beach, the outdoors and sharing their knowledge with students to promote a love of environmental science. Gain hands-on educational experience and work in one of the most unique natural “classroom” environments in New Jersey, Gateway National Recreation Area-Sandy Hook Unit. Click here to view the full job description.
As Congress finalizes next year’s federal budget, we face the concerning possibility that the second Trump administration will again propose to eliminate all federal funding for Sea Grant. Thanks to the voices of our supporters, our funding was restored and increased during the first Trump administration with bipartisan congressional support.
Please consider adding your name to New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium’s sign-on letter to your congressional delegation and sharing this request with your networks and any individuals or organizations who have benefited from the work of New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium. We urgently need your support to ensure that Congress at least maintains our current level of funding. Thank you!
Apprenticeship in Shellfish Aquaculture Program (ASAP) is a unique new training concept for New Jersey high school students ages 16 and older to gain understanding about the aquaculture industry through education and practice. With a combination of in-person instruction and on-farm work experience, participants will discover the inner workings of shellfish aquaculture, gain entry level work skills, and learn what it takes to get food from the farm to our tables.
Do you want to learn more about aquaculture and the opportunities in this fast-growing industry? Then apply here!
NJSGC will be at the Kids Cove February 13-16, 2025 for the “I SPY” Scavenger Hunt. Little skippers can participate in a nautical version of “I Spy Scavenger Hunt” at the show and those skippers that successfully complete their watch can visit the NJSGC exhibit for a take home marine science craft. Learn more here.
Where: NJ Convention & Expo Center Located at the Raritan Center in Edison NJ. At the crossroads of the NJ Turnpike and the GSP. It is off Route 440, minutes from US Route 1 and I-287, as well as the Outer Bridge Crossing and Staten Island.
The Monmouth University Climate Change Learning Collaborative (MU CCLC) was developed by Michelle Schpakow, Ed.D., Catherine Duckett, Ph.D., and Peter Jacques, Ph.D. in collaboration with New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium, Monmouth University’s Urban Coast Institute (UCI), and Monmouth Conservation Foundation. With the funding support of the NJ Department of Education’s Expanding Access to Climate Change and NJ Student Learning grant, the MU CCLC will prepare NJ K-12 teachers to teach climate change in developmentally appropriate ways across all grade levels and subject areas. Monmouth Conservation Foundation, NJ Sea Grant Consortium, and the Urban Coast Institute will offer place-based curriculum and experiential learning opportunities. The MU CCLC program began in June 2024 and will continue to offer professional development events multiple times each month through March 2025. Click here for more information.
New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium will be reviewed on January 13-16, 2025 by a team convened by the National Sea Grant College Program. The review will be conducted at our Fort Hancock headquarters located on Sandy Hook, NJ and will consider all aspects of New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium’s programs, including but not limited to management and organization, performance, stakeholder engagement, and other collaborative activities, including those with various offices of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
This notice invites you to participate in our review by emailing your comments about New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium to oar.sg-feedback@noaa.gov.
Kindly send your comments at your earliest convenience – the comment period will end on 1/10/2025 . Please put “New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium site review” in the subject line.
Thank you for assisting New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium in providing the review team with your thoughts and comments!
