2026 Summer opportunities
Each summer, students play an important role in supporting the Fishers Island Conservancy’s conservation work. From monitoring shorebird nesting areas to assisting with horseshoe crab surveys and shoreline observations, youth participants help support many of the projects that take place across the island during the field season.
The Youth Sentinel Program has become an important part of the Conservancy’s summer work. Sentinels spend time in the field monitoring shorelines, recording observations, assisting with wildlife surveys, and supporting conservation projects throughout the season. The program gives students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while contributing meaningful data and helping protect Fishers Island’s natural habitats.
For Summer 2026, the Conservancy will be introducing an application process for the Sentinel Program. This will help us organize the program and give interested students the opportunity to formally apply to participate.
In addition to the Sentinel Program, the Conservancy is also offering a paid summer internship position for someone interested in gaining additional experience in conservation, research, and environmental fieldwork. The intern will work closely with Conservancy staff and assist with several projects throughout the season.
Both opportunities are great for students who enjoy working outdoors and want to learn more about conservation work happening on Fishers Island.
Interested? Apply today!
If you have any questions about the positions, please feel free to Anna White at annarwfic@gmail.com.