Internship Opportunties!
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CLIMATE CHANGE RELATED internships & opportunities
CURRENT LISTINGS:
Spadefoot Toad and Blue-spotted Salamander Research Assistants (CT DEP Wildlife Division) *Deadline 3/13/2009
Timber Rattlesnake Research Assistant - CT DEP Wildlife Division and the University of Connecticut *Deadline 3/13/2009
Research Assistant: Avian Research and Monitoring (Sessions Woods WMA in Burlington, CT)
Student Conservation Association Wildlife Internships (Nationwide)
Spadefoot Toad and Blue-spotted Salamander Research Assistants (2 positions)
Agency : CT DEP Wildlife Division
Website : http://www.ct.gov/dep
Description : Assist with spadefoot toad and blue-spotted salamander management and research. Conduct radio-telemetry, conduct night time road running surveys, take GPS locations, assist with biological processing of animals, record habitat and weather data including plant identifications.
Location : Franklin, CT
Salary : $10-$12/hr depending on experience
Qualification : Background in natural resource science is preferred. A valid driver's license is required. Preferred candidates will have experience conducting telemetry, using GPS meters, identifying Connecticut's amphibians and plants, entering and summarizing data (Excel and Access), have the ability to trek and navigate at night and during inclement weather while carrying bulky equipment, and to walk, stand, sit, bend, twist, reach, lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
Please send cover letter and resume to Julie Victoria, Wildlife Biologist, Franklin Swamp WMA, 391 Route 32, North Franklin, CT 06254.
Start Date : 4/15/2009
Application Deadline : 3/13/2009
Contact Person : Julie Victoria
Phone Number :
E-mail : julie.victoria@ct.gov
Timber Rattlesnake Research Assistant (2 positions)
CT DEP Wildlife Division and the University of Connecticut
Temporary/Seasonal Positions
http://www.ct.gov/dep
Description : Assist with timber rattlesnake management and research. Conduct radio-telemetry, take GPS locations, assist with biological processing of snakes, record habitat and weather data including plant identifications. 35 hours per week, occasional weekends. No benefits.
Location : Franklin, CT
Salary : $10-$12/hr depending on experience
Qualification : Background in natural resource science is preferred. A valid driver's license is required. Preferred candidates will have experience conducting telemetry, using GPS meters, identifying Connecticut's reptiles and plants, entering and summarizing data (Excel and Access), and have the ability to trek and navigate in remote and rugged field locations while carrying bulky equipment.
Please send cover letter and resume to Julie Victoria, Wildlife Biologist, Franklin Swamp WMA, 391 Route 32, North Franklin, CT 06254.
Start Date : 4/15/2009
Application Deadline : 3/13/2009
Contact Person : Julie Victoria
Phone Number :
E-mail : julie.victoria@ct.gov
Posted 02/27/2009.
Research Assistant: Avian Research and Monitoring
Location: Sessions Woods WMA in Burlington, CT
Dates of Employment: April 2009- October 2009
Job description: Assist with avian research and monitoring primarily for whip-poor-will and chimney swift. Responsibilities will include scouting research locations, collecting habitat measurements, night mist-netting, radio-telemetry, and conducting aural and visual bird surveys.
Qualifications: Background in natural resource science is preferred. Preferred candidates will have experience conducting telemetry, using GPS units, extracting birds from mist-nets, identifying Connecticut’s bird species both visually and aurally, collecting habitat measurements, entering and summarizing data (Excel and Access), and have the ability to trek and navigate at night while carrying bulky equipment.
Hours: 35 hours per week, frequent night work required.
Salary: $10-12 per hour depending on experience (no benefits)
Application Deadline: Position open until suitable candidate selected
To apply please send cover letter and resume to:
Shannon Kearney,
Shannon.kearney@ct.gov.
Posted 02/18/2009.
Student Conservation Association Wildlife Internships
Preserve the environment and gain new skills and experience with federal resource agencies including the National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the U.S. Geological Survey, as well as many state and local agencies and private organizations. Most SCA interns work directly with park or agency professionals in rewarding, meaningful, hands-on conservation positions. In special circumstances, SCA fields teams of interns who work under SCA supervision in fields such as wilderness restoration, exotic plant management, fire fuels mitigation, and environmental education.
- Archaeology
- American History
- Backcountry and Wilderness Management
- Cave Management
- Communications/Public Relations
- Environmental Education
- Engineering & Surveying
- Forestry
- Geography and GIS/GPS
- Geology & Paleontology
- Historical Interpretation and Research
- Horseback Patrol
- Hydrology & Water Resources
- Land Interpretation & Visitor Services
- Photography
- Range Management & Plant Taxonomy
- Recreation Management
- Trail Construction & Maintenance
- Wildlife & Fisheries
The benefits for any of these positions extend far beyond the professional experience gained:
- Paid travel to and from the site
- A biweekly stipend
- Free housing
- Free or low cost health insurance
- Loan deferment on qualified student loans
- Valuable training & certifications
- Possible academic credit
- REAL-life experience for resume-building
For more information on the positions available, start an online application at www.theSCA.org today or send a resume to makecontact@theSCA.org.
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