Position Summary

Position Title Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup Intern (part-time) Posting Number Division Provost & VP for Student Experience Department Provost & Student Experience (AA) Location Erie, Pa Position Summary

Seeking dedicated part-time staff to contribute to the Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup. Individuals will help operate a remotely operated vehicle called a Pixie Drone within local harbors. The device skims the surface of the water for marine debris. Collected items will be weighed, counted, categorized, and reported as part of the regional effort.

Required Qualifications

Timely and dependable
Excellent English written and oral skills

Preferred Qualifications

working toward a BS in environmental science or a related field

Physical Demands

This position entails some physical demands. Applicants should be able to safely lift 50 pounds and stand for extended periods of time in an outdoor environment.

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 7 Job Posting Open Date 08/03/2026 Job Posting Close Date 08/31/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants

Please answer questions honestly with your own words (not using AI).
If you have any concerns please email Dr. Mason, Director of Project NePTWNE, at
mason032@gannon.edu

Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup Intern (part-time)

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