Employment

2026 Job Openings

Open Positions:

• 2026 Summer Cyanobacteria Monitoring Internship – May through August
• 2026 Cyanobacteria Monitoring Internship – Full Season
• 2026 Seasonal Communications Internship
• Ecological Land Care Summer Intern

2026 Summer Cyanobacteria Monitoring Internship – May through August

The Association to Preserve Cape Cod (APCC) is seeking an intern to help monitor cyanobacteria in Cape Cod’s freshwater ponds as part of APCC’s Cyanobacteria Monitoring Program.

APCC’s Cyanobacteria Monitoring Program is a Cape-wide initiative to collect and analyze monitoring data on cyanobacteria in freshwater ponds on Cape Cod, and to communicate results to stakeholders and local officials. For the 2026 season (mid-May through August), APCC is partnering with organizations and local officials to monitor ponds in each of the 15 towns on Cape Cod, with a target of 130 ponds monitored across the region.

Position reports to the program manager of the Cyanobacteria Monitoring Program.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

Minimum Education Requirements:
A high school diploma and one to three years of relevant field experience (e.g., limnology, biology, ecology, chemistry, and/or other science related to aquatic systems). Must be at least 18 years old.

Candidate should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office 365, Excel, and Word.

Candidate must have the ability to:

• Meet defined schedules.
• Follow defined procedures for environmental sampling, processing, and analysis, and to carry out complex laboratory procedures.
• Examine water samples using a microscope.
• Create spreadsheets and reports from environmental monitoring data.
• Operate and use a handheld GPS and be familiar in the use of GIS.
• Technical writing and/or comfortable writing scientific articles.
• Be comfortable and feel safe working on, in, and around water, including swimming, wading, and boating.

Candidate with prior experience in water quality monitoring, especially related to cyanobacteria, algae and/or nutrient cycling in freshwater ponds, is preferred.

Working Conditions
This is a paid full-time $20 per hour, seasonal internship from mid-May to August. The typical work schedule is a fixed 37.5-hour work week over four days per week M-Th.

Candidate MUST HAVE dependable transportation and a valid driver’s license. Work involves traveling to and from sampling locations. Mileage will be reimbursed.

Physical Requirements of the Job:
Work is performed outdoors on Cape Cod’s ponds in variable and sometimes inclement weather conditions. Position requires moderate mobility, the ability to lift 50 pounds, and the ability to traverse uneven terrain. The position does not involve swimming, but swimming skills are required for water safety.

Safety Note: This position requires working in proximity to toxin-producing cyanobacteria that may be present in ponds. While mild human exposure generally results in little or no reaction, there is potential for health impacts ranging from mild irritation from skin contact to severe illness and death associated with ingestion of water containing cyanotoxins. By taking proper safety precautions, we do not expect or foresee any negative health impacts from participation in this monitoring program, but all participants should be aware of potential risks to make personal decisions about their level of participation. APCC staff will provide training in measures to avoid or minimize contact with cyanobacteria while sampling and processing samples. Interns and staff are expected to observe these measures.

To Apply – Send your resume, cover letter, and two references. The two references must know you academically and/or professionally. Provide both their name, position, email address, and phone number. See link below:

https://associationtopreservecapecod.bamboohr.com/careers/30

2026 Cyanobacteria Monitoring Internship – Full Season

The Association to Preserve Cape Cod (APCC) is seeking an intern to help monitor cyanobacteria in Cape Cod’s freshwater ponds as part of APCC’s Cyanobacteria Monitoring Program.

APCC’s Cyanobacteria Monitoring Program is a Cape-wide initiative to collect and analyze monitoring data on cyanobacteria in freshwater ponds on Cape Cod, and to communicate results to stakeholders and local officials. For the 2026 season (mid-May through November), APCC is partnering with organizations and local officials to monitor ponds in each of the 15 towns on Cape Cod, with a target of 130 ponds monitored across the region.

Position reports to the program manager of the Cyanobacteria Monitoring Program.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

Minimum Education Requirements:

A high school diploma and one to three years of relevant field experience (e.g., limnology, biology, ecology, chemistry, and/or other science related to aquatic systems). Must be at least 18 years old.

Candidate should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office 365, Excel, and Word.

Candidate must have the ability to:

• Meet defined schedules.
• Follow defined procedures for environmental sampling, processing, and analysis, and to carry out complex laboratory procedures.
• Examine water samples using a microscope.
• Create spreadsheets and reports from environmental monitoring data.
• Operate and use a handheld GPS and be familiar in the use of GIS.
• Technical writing and/or comfortable writing scientific articles.
• Be comfortable and feel safe working on, in, and around water, including swimming, wading, and boating.

Candidate with prior experience in water quality monitoring, especially related to cyanobacteria, algae and/or nutrient cycling in freshwater ponds, is preferred.

Working Conditions
This is a paid full-time $20 per hour, seasonal internship from mid-May to August. The typical work schedule is a fixed 37.5-hour work week over four days per week M-Th. In October and November, this schedule could change to a 37.5 hour work week over five days per week M-F.

Candidate MUST HAVE dependable transportation and a valid driver’s license. Work involves traveling to and from sampling locations. Mileage will be reimbursed.

Physical Requirements of the Job:
Work is performed outdoors on Cape Cod’s ponds in variable and sometimes inclement weather conditions. Position requires moderate mobility, the ability to lift 50 pounds, and the ability to traverse uneven terrain. The position does not involve swimming, but swimming skills are required for water safety.

Safety Note: This position requires working in proximity to toxin-producing cyanobacteria that may be present in ponds. While mild human exposure generally results in little or no reaction, there is potential for health impacts ranging from mild irritation from skin contact to severe illness and death associated with ingestion of water containing cyanotoxins. By taking proper safety precautions, we do not expect or foresee any negative health impacts from participation in this monitoring program, but all participants should be aware of potential risks to make personal decisions about their level of participation. APCC staff will provide training in measures to avoid or minimize contact with cyanobacteria while sampling and processing samples. Interns and staff are expected to observe these measures.

To Apply – Send your resume, cover letter, and two references. The two references must know you academically and/or professionally. Provide both their name, position, email address, and phone number. See link below:

https://associationtopreservecapecod.bamboohr.com/careers/29

2026 Seasonal Communications Internship

APCC Communications and Marketing Visual Media Content Support Internship

The Association to Preserve Cape Cod is seeking a qualified individual who is ready to jump right into the action working across all programs both in the field and at our headquarters to gather visuals and short stories, create graphics, and develop educational and promotional collateral that will support and feed APCC’s photo database, video reels, and educational and marketing materials.

The content support intern will work with APCC staff to develop and create content on a weekly basis that will highlight APCC’s program work. This will involve joining science staff and volunteers in the field for pond monitoring programs, salt marsh monitoring, river restoration sites, etc., throughout Cape Cod. Other program involvement will be with the native plant initiative, the Cape Cod Native Plant Growers’ Cooperative, and The Cape We Shape campaign.

The position reports to the Communication and Volunteer Coordinator.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. The candidate must have proven video and still photography skills both in the field and in the studio (interior). Candidates should have experience with cloud-based file management; knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint and/or Google Workspace; and be able to manage multiple projects, quick turnarounds, and weekly deadlines with ease. Experience with basic editing and graphics software will be a plus. This position requires staff to interact with APCC science staff and members, volunteers, municipal employees, APCC board members, and the public, and therefore, candidates must enjoy and be comfortable engaging with the public and able to communicate in a friendly and welcoming manner.

Minimum Education Requirements.
Candidates will be considered who have a high school diploma and are undergraduate students and/or have an educational background and interest in communications, visual media/graphics, marketing or equivalent education, and demonstrated experience. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

APCC Will Provide.
Camera, tripod, laptop, and all required software will be provided.

Working Conditions.
The is a seasonal position – June through August, 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30 – 4:30 p.m. Daily workspace is at APCC’s headquarters in Dennis, MA 02638

Position requires moderate mobility, and the ability to traverse uneven terrain in the out-of-doors, and work in a variety of weather conditions.

Candidates must have dependable transportation to and from field locations Cape-wide. Mileage is paid per IRS rate for travel.

Pay rate: $20/hour

To apply – Use the application link to apply. You must enter your contact information along with an indication of your preferred start date and upload a cover letter and resume. Please include at least two professional and/or academic references (name, position, affiliation, email, address, and phone number).

https://associationtopreservecapecod.bamboohr.com/careers/34

Ecological Land Care Summer Intern

APCC is offering temporary seasonal paid internship. The Ecological Land Care Summer Intern will be part of a team with APCC’s Ecolandscape Consultation Program that conducts property assessments for homeowners who want to know more about how they can make their properties nature friendly. Intern will also help with maintaining the native landscape at APCC’s headquarters, and other related projects.

Candidates will be considered who are undergraduate students and/or have an educational background and interest in sustainability, landscape design, or environmental studies or the equivalent. Importantly, the candidate must have a passion for learning and understanding the natural environment.

Preferred skills and Qualifications

• Gardening and natural history knowledge
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and on a team

Candidate must have dependable transportation to and from appointments Cape-wide. Mileage is paid per IRS rate for travel.

Physical requirements include, but are not limited to, bending, kneeling, and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

The work week is 37.5 hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30-4:30.

Pay rate: $20/hour

To Apply – Send your resume, cover letter, and two references to the link below. The two references must know you academically and/or professionally. Provide both their name, position, email address, and phone number.

https://associationtopreservecapecod.bamboohr.com/careers/33