MSI Sponsored-Summer 2019 Internships

The Marine Studies Initiative is pleased to announce MSI Sponsored-Summer 2019 Internships. These internships are available along the Oregon Coast and available to OSU students from any major. The areas of focus include arts, science filmmaking, whale research, engineering, tourism, and education, policy and outreach. Group housing is provided as well as a stipend of up to $6,100. Please see our website for more details.

TOURISM INTERNSHIP

An Undergraduate Student will have the opportunity to participate in the new Guide Recognition and Training Program (GORP) with the
Oregon Sea Grant/OSU Extension Tourism Program in Coos Bay, & Bandon, Oregon. Duties include conducting an applied research project relating to whale watching, salmon fishing charters, kayaking and as possible other guided activities. This applied research is part of a long term project that is a model for other coastal regions. Intern will have opportunity to publish blog articles, meet with professional guides, experience professional guided activities, and produce short educational videos. Lodging provided at the Southwestern Oregon Community College Apartments on local lake, offices on campus and also at the Wild Rivers Coast Alliance at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort near Bandon.

 

The application can be found here.

The application requires a cover letter, resume, two recommendation letters, and unofficial transcripts.

Deadline to apply is March 22, 2019

 

 

 

If you have any questions, please email our Academic Adviser Cynthia Leonard at cynthia.leonard@oregonstate.edu

There are many more marine-related summer internships available. If you are interested in other opportunities, please check out the 2019 Summer Internships page on our website.

Marine Studies Initiative|Oregon State University

300 Strand Hall |Corvallis, OR  97331

Phone: 541.737.2780|

marine.studies@oregonstate.edu

On January 24, 2019 Extension and the Small Business Development Center hosted a Social Media for Small Business training.

The slides from the presentation by Paul Clem of Yak Social are provided below as a pdf document.

 

 

 

 

 

Social Media Workshop 1_24

Charleston is well known as a small town with beautiful views of the marina and excellent fishing. The best way to experience fishing in the area is going out with one of the three charter companies.

Captain John Blanchard at Sharky’s Charters

Captain John Blanchard single handedly runs Sharky’s Charters. John started as a commercial fisherman but decided to switch to guiding and has lead charters for four years now.

He is the captain and typically takes out smaller groups of four to six. This is a great way to get more valuable one-on-one instruction.

When asked what his favorite part of being a guide was, he said that he likes meeting people and forming friendships with his customers, who frequently return for fishing trips. He also loves sharing his passion with others and remarked “If you do what you love, you don’t work a day in your life.”

Captain Kurt Smith at Betty Kay’s Charters

Captain Kurt Smith is one of the two captains at Betty Kay’s Charters and has about 18 years of experience. He will be taking over as owner of the company in the upcoming months.

Kurt takes pride in his charter company’s commitment to customer service and making sure that every customer has a fun trip and great experience. He thinks that the value provided by hiring a guide is immeasurable, as they have all the “local insight” and know where the fish are better that any visitor could figure out on their own.

Betty Kay’s is able to accommodate larger groups and more people depending on trips, fitting about 20 passengers on a boat.

Weather dependent

Fishing charters are universally weather dependent. If the ocean is too rough or winds are too strong, trips must be canceled for that day. Flexibility is critical for having a safe trip.

If you or someone you know is interested in fishing in the Charleston area, try giving one of the local charter companies a call!