2025 MIA Summer Internship

Intern Application

In Summer 2025, we are proud to continue our commitment to providing immersive, hands-on aquaculture experiences through our internship program. Designed to support Minorities in Aquaculture (MIA) members at various stages of their academic and professional journeys, these internships offer invaluable opportunities to gain practical experience in the field, on farms, or in research labs. Each internship is tailored to align with the interests and career goals of selected participants, ensuring a meaningful and impactful experience. Internships typically run from June to August, with specific logistics determined upon selection.

This summer, we strive to select internship positions which include aquaculture farmers, programs, and laboratories within:

Maine

(1 position)

host farms - tba

Maryland - md residents only

(2 positions)

1 - ferry cove oyster hatchery - Sherwood, MD

2 - MIA Video Content Creator - Remote/travel

Alaska - fall semester

(1 position - Aug to dec 2025)

Applied fisheries program - Sitka, AK

[University of Alaska Southeast]

CaliforniA - ca Residents only

(2 positions)

1) HoldFast aquaculture - morro Bay, CA [Summer]

2) Sunflower Star lab - moss landing, cA [fall & part-time]

Virginia - MD & VA Residents ONly

(1 position)

Oyster Seed Holdings, gwynn, VA

Rhode Island

(1 position)

host farms - tba

Maine

(1 position)

host farms - tbA

South Carolina - SC students/residents only

(3 positions)

host farms - tba

Florida

(2 positions)

Host Farms - tbA

New Hampshire

(1 position)

Quantitative Marine Ecology Lab - Durham, NH

[University of New Hampshire]

Who is Eligible

  • U.S. based women or female presenting LGBTQ+ individuals of color

  • Completed a minimum of high school or GED education

  • Interested in continuing or exploring a career in any aquaculture sector (shellfish, finfish, seaweed, commercial, academia, etc.)

  • Able to work in physical and labor intensive conditions with the assigned host employer to learn aquaculture techniques and provide assistance in host site operations. 

  • Hard working, reliable and communicative individuals who can commit to Minorities In Aquaculture’s mission, vision and values.

What are the Benefits

  • All MIA Interns will be paid $17.50 per hour for 35 hrs/week for 8 weeks

  • Transportation reimbursement

  • Housing near host farm location (if needed)

  • Experiencing valuable hands-on aquaculture skills, work, and/or research

  • Building a professional network of mentors, educators, potential employers, and colleagues within the aquaculture industry

*Please note that program hosts, locations, and internship positions are subject to change based on the funding and resources available. Final logistics will be confirmed upon the official acceptance and confirmation of internship and host placements. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we work to provide the best possible opportunities.