Marine Careers Internship

Are you curious about a career in the marine industry? Does working on boats and being out on the water pique your interest? Are you mechanically inclined?

Martha’s Vineyard Shipyard is looking for a marine careers intern to join their team! This program will provide the intern an opportunity to participate in a variety of marine-related operations throughout the duration of the internship. Fom spending time out on the water and participating in the shipyard ground operations, to getting a close look at marine mechanics, this program will expose the intern to the wide array of marine career opportunities available at the Shipyard. The intern will be on a rotating schedule between the Shipyard’s different departments.

Martha’s Vineyard Shipyard is a full service, year-round boat yard that has served the Cape and Islands for over 175 years. They offer a wide range of services, including servicing all sail and powerboats, from the small dinghy to 20-ton yachts.

Details

Start date: May/June |  flexible

Hours:  8-16 hours a week | depending on candidate’s experience level

Duration: 10-12 weeks

Duties + Responsibilities

  • Equipment Operator

  • Boat Mover (land/water)

  • Rigging 

  • Small Boat Operator

  • Basic Marine Maintenance

  • Marine Electrical and Plumbing

Opportunity open to

High school students, college students, young professionals (20-30s)


Skills + Experience

Required skills:

  • Willing to learn

  • Hard worker

  • Reliable

  • Committed

  • Able to work a physical job

Bonus points for:

  • An interest in mechanics

  • Prior boating/sailing experience

  • MA Hoisting license

The ideal candidate will be eager to learn and have an interest in pursuing a career in the marine industry. 

Compensation

$16-20/hour depending on the candidate’s level of experience. For the right candidate, this internship could lead to a full-time position with the possibility for training opportunities. 

Please review the CAMP! Internship Program requirements below:

CAMP! Internship Program

BootCAMP!
CAMP! interns are required to participate in BootCAMP–a weekend of in-person professional development workshops and an orientation. Topics include leadership development, basics of financial wellness, workplace etiquette, etc. Upon completion, interns will receive a certificate of completion and a stipend. Exemptions may be permitted under exceptional circumstances.

When: Saturday, June 22 + Sunday, June 23, 2024

Location: In-person at Slough Farm in Edgartown, MA.
More details coming soon!

Mandatory check-ins
CAMP! interns are required to participate in three check-ins with the CAMP! program coordinator throughout the duration of the internship. This includes an initial meeting at the beginning of the internship program, a mid-way check-in, and an exit interview. During check-ins, interns will reflect on their personal and professional goals and accomplishments relating to their internship experience.