INTERNSHIPS

February 5^th, 2008

NATURALIST INTERN: Ten (10) temporary, full-time positions. Pay: $275 stipend per week plus room and board. Dates: September 2008 through June 2009.

Location: San Mateo County Office of Education, La Honda, California.

Qual: Must have a strong interest in environmental education as demonstrated by previous teaching experience and/or coursework in the natural sciences. Should be flexible, enthusiastic, and enjoy working with kids. Singing and other musical talents are also useful.

Duties: During the first weeks, interns receive intensive training to prepare them for teaching environmental education classes on a variety of subjects in a variety of settings. In addition to teaching in the daytime, interns participate in evening activities that include campfires, night hikes, and folk dancing. Staff training is ongoing throughout the year, and duties will include teaching major concepts to fifth and sixth graders, enforcing safety and discipline standards, counseling students, and acting as liaison with teachers.

Appl: Mail, Fax, or Email cover letter, resume, and 3 references to

Contact: San Mateo Outdoor Education, Mark Nolan, 101 Twin Dolphin Drive, Redwood City, CA 94065-1064. Ph. 650-747-9581, Fax: 650-747-0399, Email: mnolan@smcoe.k12.ca.us Website: www.Smcoe.k12.ca.us/outdoored/

Filing Date: 4/15/2008.

GENERAL SERVICE / SEA TURTLE INTERN: Three (3) temporary, full-time positions. Pay: $105 weekly and free housing. Dates: February to August 2008.

Location: Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge, Los Fresnos, Texas.

Qual: Experience preferred but not required. Work conditions can involve high temperatures and humidity as well as intense sunlight in remote areas. Must be able to walk long distances, kneel or crouch for extended periods, and carry at least 50 pounds. Regular camping in a shared trailer may be required. Interns will serve full time (work days may exceed 8 hours) and will receive a stipend of $105/week, free housing, free utilities, free laundry facilities, and access to free basic internet and local telephone services. Housing will be located at Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge, 18 miles from South Padre Island, and will include shared sleeping quarters with 1-3 persons per room and communal kitchen, bathroom, and laundry facilities. No pets are allowed. A dependable vehicle, driver’s license, and passport are required. It is possible (but unlikely) that some interns will be required to use their personal vehicle for commuting to beaches that are patrolled. Sorry, but we can only accept applications from U.S. citizen

Duties: Sea Turtle Patrol/Visitor Services Internships available at Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge February to August 2008. Starting dates are flexible, but preference will be given to those available in February. Those selected will spend February and March as a general service intern which includes duties to: staffing the Refuge Visitor Center; developing and presenting interpretive and educational materials, programs and tours; assisting with biological surveys and research such as waterfowl counts, wetland restoration and ocelot research; providing information to Refuge visitors; selling Refuge passes and bookstore items; maintaining Refuge trails, facilities and grounds; and assisting with special events, outreach, and environmental education. Then in March/April they will transition into a sea turtle patrol intern. Then part of their time will be assisting with the South Texas Sea Turtle Project and part of their time assisting with the Visitor Services and Biological programs at Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge. Duties may include but not be limited to: conducting daytime patrols to detect nesting of Kemp’s ridley and other sea turtles on South Padre Island using all-terrain vehicles (ATVs); assisting with relocation of sea turtle nests; assisting with release of sea turtle hatchlings; documenting and retrieving live and dead stranded sea turtles; assisting with other Refuge biological programs; operating the Refuge Visitor Center; developing and/or presenting interpretive or educational programs and materials to the public; entering data and/or creating materials using Word, Excel, Access, or other software; conducting sales of Refuges passes and bookstore items; providing positive outreach, information, and assistance to the public.

Appl: Send resume and 3 references to

Contact: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, General Service/Sea Turtle Intern, Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife refuge, 22817 Ocelot Road, Los Fresnos, TX 78566. Ph: 956-748-3607 x 115, Email: stacy_sanchez@fws.gov

Filing Date: 03/01/08.

ADIRONDACK CONSERVATION INTERNSHIP: A temporary, full-time position. Pay: $10 hourly, 35-hour work week. Dates: 10-12 weeks; May - September 2008, depending on intern's availability.

Location: Nature Conservancy - Adirondack Chapter and Adirondack Land Trust, Keene Valley, New York.

Qual: At least 18 years old; Adirondack resident or native preferred; Minimum educational background: high school graduate, with preference for college/university students or recent graduate; Motivated self-starter, able to work independently with minimal direction; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Well-organized; Demonstrated interest in conservation issues; In good physical condition; enjoys working outdoors; comfortable handling a canoe; Experience using power tools and a chainsaw preferred but not required; Basic computer skills, including MS Word and Excel; proficiency in Arc GIS preferred but not required; Valid drivers license and clean driving record; A reliable vehicle (job requires driving throughout the Adirondack Park).

Duties: Lead Project: Under the supervision of the Director of Communications, update the Chapter’s website. Research and draft content, and select images and video, while following TNC’s visual identity, writing and website formatting guidelines. (2-3 weeks). Communications and Marketing: Assist the Director of Communications with preparing outreach, fundraising, educational, marketing and other materials for various audiences, including members, donors and the media. Assist in drafting and issuing press releases. Time permitting, help update brochures for one or more preserves. (2+ weeks) Fundraising: Assist Philanthropy staff with all aspects of fundraising trips and special events, particularly in support of our Heart of the Adirondacks project, including logistics, donor relations, and producing informational materials. Assist with one or more member field trips, and with the Annual Membership Meeting and Field Day logistics. (1-2 weeks) Threat Abatement: Assist the Invasive Species Project Coordinator with the control and monitoring of invasive plants at our preserves and at ecologically critical sites within the Adirondack Park. Directly assist with plant identification and rapid assessment and controls for infestations within APA jurisdictional wetlands, NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation Forest Preserve, and NYS Dept. of Transportation rights-of-way. (2 weeks) Stewardship: Assist the Land Stewardship Coordinator with maintenance work at our nature preserves throughout the Adirondack Park; visit those properties periodically to help with local outreach, and to document and take care of problems like illegal dumping of trash. Time permitting, update maps of conservation easements. (2 weeks) Conservation Science: Assist the Conservation Scientist with ongoing science projects. Priority projects may include a state-wide aquatic connectivity analysis or the development of forest health and monitoring measures. (1 week) Debrief: Maintain a journal documenting your experiences as an intern, and debrief with staff at the end of the summer. (Up to 1 week) General: The intern will work closely with many members of the staff, and will report directly to the Director of Communications. In addition to the listed duties, there may be clerical and other work as needed and as our summer work priorities evolve, as special opportunities arise, and as the intern’s interests dictate. Work will be both in the office – attending meetings, working on the computer, etc. – and in the field. The intern is expected to work independently as well as with colleagues, members and donors, partners, and media representatives. Field work will be in all sorts of weather, sometimes in remote locations with rugged terrain. Additional Training Opportunities: The intern will be exposed to a broad range of educational opportunities during the course of the summer field season. These may include learning about alpine plant identification and our efforts to protect sensitive alpine habitats, training sessions in identification of invasive plant species, accompanying our consulting ecologists in their field work, as well as meeting the inspirational conservationists who founded this program. Interning with a global conservation organization will broaden the selected candidate’s knowledge of worldwide conservation issues and strategies for addressing threats to biodiversity.

Appl: Send a cover letter explaining how this internship fits with your career goals and conservation interests, and describing your interest in the Adirondacks; résumé; 3 references (employers and/or teachers/professors) with contact information; 2- to 4-page writing sample (may be excerpted from a longer piece).

Contact: Jan Localio, Conservation Information Coordinator, Nature Conservancy - Adirondack Chapter and Adirondack Land Trust, 8 Nature Way, P.O. Box 65, Keene Valley, NY 12943. Ph: 518-576-2082, Email: jlocalio@tnc.org Website: www.nature.org

Filing Date: 02/22/08.

NATURALIST INTERN: A temporary, full-time position. Pay: $190 weekly plus Room and Board. Dates: August 25, 2008 to June 6, 2009.

Location: Dunes Learning Center, Chesterton, Indiana.

Qual: Required: BA/BS in Natural Sciences, Biology, Education, Parks and Recreation Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Resource or Heritage Interpretation, Outdoor or Environmental Education, or related field. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Physically able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and hike several miles over hilly dunes terrain while carrying a 25-lb backpack. Great independent worker and team player. Possess valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation (car, bike, etc). Desired: Prior experience in classroom teaching, outdoor education, residential camp setting, nature centers, or day camps. Lifesaving and water safety certification.

Duties: Dunes Learning Center (DLC) is a residential education facility within the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore that works in close partnership with the National Park Service (NPS). Naturalist Interns are key members of the program staff at the DLC. Naturalist Interns will develop their naturalist, outdoor education, and resource interpretation skills and techniques. They will instruct children and adults regarding the diversity of ecosystems, plants and animals, and cultural history of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and southern Lake Michigan region. Specifics: Present DLC programs in natural and cultural history, inquiry-based science, and resource stewardship for children and adults; primarily students in grades 4-12. Lead half-day and day-long educational/interpretive hikes on Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore trails. Assist in the design of customized environmental education programs for students. Attend training workshops and regularly scheduled staff meetings. Ensure safety and well-being of program participants. Conduct evening and weekend programs. Assist in the maintenance of all program supplies, equipment, and facilities. Assist with other duties as required.

Appl: Send resume, cover letter, and 3 references to

Contact: Brian Forist, Education Director, Dunes Learning Center, 700 Howe Road, Chesterton, IN 46304. Ph: 219-395-9555, Fax: 219-395-8160, Email: bforist@duneslearningcenter.org Website: www.duneslearningcenter.org

Filing Date: Open.

FIELD RESEARCH INTERNS: Temporary, full-time positions. Pay: $10 hourly. On-site dormitory housing is available for approximately $300 per month. Dates: Most positions run from June through August, but some interns are needed as early as March and some are needed through December 2008.

Location: University of Minnesota, Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve, Bethel, Minnesota.

Qual: If you are an undergraduate or a newly graduated student with a background or interest in biology, ecology, environmental science, botany, soil science, or related field we encourage you to apply.

Duties: As a research intern, you will contribute to ongoing field experiments, have the opportunity to initiate individual research, attend scientific presentations, and interact with professors, post-docs, and graduate students. Most of the research positions will focus on plant community ecology. A few positions focusing on either soil hydrology, wildlife biology, environmental education, scientific writing, or botany will also be available. Cedar Creek research examines ecological processes occurring at the individual physiological level to the ecosystem level in response to a variety of climate change scenarios including elevated CO2, increased temperature, increased nitrogen deposition, and altered precipitation patterns; land management practices including prescribed burning, biofuel harvesting, and agricultural production; and varied land use histories. Research is headed by a number of faculty from research institutions across the United States. Specifics Internships offered: Plant Community Ecology Intern, Wildlife Biology Intern, Soil Hydrology Intern, Environmental Education / Interpretive Guide, Botany Intern, Science and Natural History Writer.

Appl: Application and instructions available at www.cedarcreek.umn.edu/interns/2008InternshipApplication.pdf.

Contact: Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve, Attn: Internship Program, 2660 Fawn Lake DR NE, Bethel, MN 55005. Email: interns@cedarcreek.umn.edu Website: www.cedarcreek.umn.edu/interns/2008positions.html

Filing Date: 03/01/08.

SEABIRD INTERN: A temporary full-time position. Pay: $2500 plus housing and utilities. Dates: April 1 - June 31, 2008.

Location: Santee Coastal Reserve near McClellanville, South Carolina.

Qual: B.S. in a biological science or coursework toward same; seabird and shorebird ID skills helpful. Must be able to lift 50 + pounds.

Duties: Assist ongoing efforts of Audubon South Carolina and SC Dept. of Nat. Resources to monitor, post, and protect three critical Important Bird Areas' (IBA) seabird nesting colonies and critical seabird species. Participate in census of nesting seabirds, shorebird monitoring and research. Conduct educational presentations and outreach in communities near seabird nesting colonies. Assist IBA Coordinator in identifying and involving volunteers in seabird protection efforts. Assist Cape Romain NWR biologist in sea turtle nest protection and monitoring.

Appl: Send resume, letter of interest and 3 references to:

Contact: Ann Shahid, IBA Coordinator, Audubon South Carolina, 336 Sanctuary Road, Harleyville, SC 29448. Ph: 843-462-2150, Fax: 843-462-2173, Email: ashahid@audubon.org OR Felicia Sanders, SCDNR, P.O. Box 37, McClellanville, SC 29458. Email: SandersF@dnr.sc.gov

Filing Date: 02/20/08.

NATURALIST INTERN: Two (2) temporary, full-time positions. Pay: A monthly stipend and free housing onsite are provided. Dates: March 31 - October 31, 2008. The work week is 5 days in length, 40 hours per week. Interns usually work weekends but will have two consecutive days off during Monday – Friday.

Location: International Crane Foundation, Baraboo, Wisconsin.

Qual: 2 years of college or equivalent practical experience, good communication and writing skills, and the ability to teach diverse audiences. Half of the work time is spent outdoors, in all weather conditions found in Wisconsin.

Duties: The International Crane Foundation (ICF) is a leader in the conservation of the world’s 15 species of cranes and the habitats upon which they depend. ICF is dedicated to providing experience, knowledge, and inspiration to involve people in resolving threats to cranes and the ecosystems vital to their long-term survival. ICF’s Conservation Education Department (CED) is seeking an intern who has a strong interest in the fields of conservation biology, education, or related fields. Candidate will gain valuable hands-on experience working with the CED staff. The Naturalist Internship position provides the opportunity to: Develop and implement interpretive programs with a variety of themes; Teach people of all ages; Gain exposure to endangered species management techniques; Learn about crane ecology, including interpretation of behavior; Complete special projects related to environmental education; Be a part of history with the Whooping Crane reintroduction project.

Appl: Email resume, cover letter, and 3 references to

Contact: Alyssa Rod, Lead Naturalist, International Crane Foundation, Conservation Education Department, Email: alyssa@savingcranes.org Website: www.savingcranes.org

Filing Date: 02/22/08.

PARK ATTENDANT INTERNSHIP: Two or Three (2 – 3) temporary, full-time positions. Pay: $120 - $300 monthly, dependent on park location, with no benefits. Housing option available at 2 sites. Dates: Approximately May to October, with the time period somewhat flexible for students. Limited to evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Location: Cerro Gordo County Conservation Board, Mason City, Iowa.

Qual: Either be enrolled in or have a degree in one of the following natural resource fields: parks and recreation, wildlife biology, ecology, biology, natural resource management, forestry or a related field of study. Relevant experience may be considered in place of education. Specifics: The ability to effectively apply knowledge and common sense to solve problems and/or achieve work objectives; ability to routinely stand, walk, sit, kneel, stoop, balance, climb and operate power hand tools; ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions and be exposed to dust, fumes and loud noises; ability to routinely lift 45lbs.; ability to follow written and oral instructions; possess a valid Iowa drivers license; maintain an acceptable driving record and operate manual transmission pickup truck. Maintain a reasonable amount of "on-site" hours during the day and overnight (during weekends and holidays) for camper access and facility maintenance, dependent on campground capacity and holidays. Cerro Gordo County is a pre-employment physical and drug screening employer.

Duties: Perform all phases of routine campground and picnic area attendant duties, including the check-in of campers and cleaning of park restrooms, shower houses and shelter houses. Work under the direct supervision of the Natural Resource Manager-Parks and Director.

Appl: Submit an official Cerro Gordo County Job Application Form to:

Contact: Mary Ermer, Office Manager, Cerro Gordo County Conservation Board, 3501 Lime Creek Road, Mason City, IA 50401. Ph: 641-423-5309.

Filing Date: 02/15/08.

PARK MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP: Three (2) temporary, full-time positions. Pay: $10 hourly with no benefits. Housing option available at two sites, with additional Park Attendant duties required (see Park Attendant job description). Dates: Approximately May to October, with the time period somewhat flexible for students.

Location: Cerro Gordo County Conservation Board, Mason City, Iowa.

Qual: Either be enrolled in or have a degree in one of the following natural resource fields: parks and recreation management, wildlife biology, ecology, biology, natural resource management, forestry or a related field of study. Relevant experience may be considered in place of education. Specifics: The ability to effectively apply knowledge and common sense to solve problems and/or achieve work objectives; ability to routinely stand, walk, sit, kneel, stoop, balance, climb and operate power hand tools; ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions and be exposed to dust, fumes and loud noises; ability to routinely lift 75lbs.; ability to follow written and oral instructions; possess a valid Iowa drivers license; maintain an acceptable driving record and operate a manual transmission pickup truck. Cerro Gordo County is a pre-employment physical and drug screening employer.

Duties: Intern will assist the Natural Resource Manager-Parks with all aspects of park management. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to; routine area and facility maintenance, and providing park information to visitors.

Appl: Submit an official Cerro Gordo County Job Application Form to:

Contact: Mary Ermer, Office Manager, Cerro Gordo County Conservation Board, 3501 Lime Creek Road, Mason City, IA 50401. Ph: 641-423-5309.

Filing Date: 02/15/08.

ROW VEGETATION MANAGEMENT INTERN: A temporary, full-time position. Pay: $10 hourly with no benefits. Dates: Approximately May to October, with the time period somewhat flexible for students.

Location: Cerro Gordo County Conservation Board, Mason City, Iowa.

Qual: Either be enrolled in or have a degree in one of the following fields: natural resource management, wildlife biology, forestry, biology, or a related field of study. Relevant experience may be considered in place of education. Specifics: The ability to effectively apply knowledge and common sense to solve problems and/or achieve work objectives. Knowledge of grassland management and native grassland plant identification. Ability to routinely stand, walk, sit, kneel, stoop, balance, climb, and operate power/hand tools; ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions and be exposed to dust, fumes, and loud noises; ability to routinely lift 75lbs.; ability to follow written and oral instructions; possess a valid Iowa drivers license and maintain an acceptable driving record; operate manual transmission pickup truck; knowledge of tractor, truck, and small engine powered equipment operation and maintenance. Cerro Gordo County is a pre-employment physical and drug screening employer.

Duties: Intern will assist the Natural Resources Manager and Natural Resource Biologists-ROW Vegetation with all aspects of managing roadside vegetation. This will include, but is not limited to; management of noxious weeds, controlled burns, managing roadside trees and brush, ROW vegetation planting, native seed harvesting, maintenance of existing plantings and routine maintenance of all agency equipment. Intern may also assist with other agency projects.

Appl: Submit an official Cerro Gordo County Job Application Form to:

Contact: Mary Ermer, Office Manager, Cerro Gordo County Conservation Board, 3501 Lime Creek Road, Mason City, IA 50401. Ph: 641-423-5309.

Filing Date: 02/15/08.

INTERNS: Nine (9) temporary, full-time positions. Pay: Interns receive hourly wage, health, dental, tuition and vacation benefits. Dates: Begins in June 2008 for one year.

Location: University of Pennsylvania, Morris Arboretum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Duties: Internships include: horticulture, botany, propagation, arboriculture, urban forestry, education and plant pests and diseases. Education sessions designed especially for interns are held weekly. Many more details available at www.morrisarboretum.org.

Appl: Fill out on-line application through the University of Pennsylvania. Also send a letter of intent, resume, academic transcripts, and 3 letters of recommendation to

Contact: Jan McFarlan, Internship Coordinator, Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, 100 Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118. Ph: 215-247-5777 ext 156, Email: jlm@pobox.upenn.edu

Filing Date: 02/15/08.

WILDLIFE / PARKS INTERNSHIP: A temporary, full-time position. Pay: $10 hourly with no benefits. Housing option available at two sites, with additional Park Attendant duties required (see Park Attendant job description). Dates: Approximately May to August or October, with the time period somewhat flexible for students.

Location: Cerro Gordo County Conservation Board, Mason City, Iowa.

Qual: Either be enrolled in or have a degree in one of the following fields: natural resource management, wildlife biology, ecology, biology, forestry, agriculture, or a related field of study. Relevant experience may be considered in place of education. Specifics: The ability to effectively apply knowledge and common sense to solve problems and/or achieve work objectives; ability to routinely stand, walk, sit, kneel, stoop, balance, climb and operate power hand tools; ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions and be exposed to dust, fumes and loud noises; ability to routinely lift 75lbs.; ability to follow written and oral instructions; possess a valid Iowa drivers license; maintain an acceptable driving record and operate a manual transmission pickup truck. Cerro Gordo County is a pre-employment physical and drug screening employer.

Duties: Intern will assist both the Natural Resource Manager-Wildlife and Natural Resource Manager-Parks with all aspects of management activities directed towards county owned parks, conservation areas/facilities and wildlife areas. Individual will split work activities 50/50 with both program areas. Work activities will include; routine area and facility maintenance, management of Tree and shrub plantings, Established and restored prairie areas, Food plots, Mowed cool season grass areas, and Timber stands. Also routine maintenance and service for all agency equipment.

Appl: Submit an official Cerro Gordo County Job Application Form to:

Contact: Mary Ermer, Office Manager, Cerro Gordo County Conservation Board, 3501 Lime Creek Road, Mason City, IA 50401. Ph: 641-423-5309.

Filing Date: 02/15/08.

EDUCATION AND VISITOR SERVICES INTERNS: Two (2) temporary, full-time positions. Pay: $520 biweekly plus housing and paid vacation. Dates: March 10 - November 15, 2008.

Location: The Aldo Leopold Foundation, Baraboo, Wisconsin.

Qual: Required: Excellent presentation skills; Excellent customer service skills; Experience working with children or adults in an educational setting; Familiarity with A Sand County Almanac; Interest in learning more about the biographical details of Leopold’s life and his family’s time at the Shack; Dynamic personality; Ability to work independently; Multitasking skills; Well-developed communication skills; Flexibility and leadership ability; Ability to work flexible hours during work week of Tuesday – Saturday, including some evening hours. Desired: Degree or equivalent experience/coursework in Environmental Education/Interpretation, Environmental Studies, Natural Sciences, Education, Parks and Recreation, Biological or Earth Sciences, or other related fields; Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe applications desirable.

Duties: Every year, visitors to the Leopold Shack are inspired by some of the earliest land restoration efforts in our nation’s history by reveling in the simplicity and beauty of the world famous “refuge from too much modernity,” the Shack. In April 2007, we opened the Leopold Legacy Center, an educational and interpretive facility near the Leopold Shack. It has recently been rated as the greenest building in the world by the U.S. Green Building Council, and is also one of the first buildings to be designated “carbon neutral.” The Education and Visitor Services interns will frequently lead both formal and informal tours of the green building components of the Legacy Center in addition to tours at the Shack. We believe that on-site educational programs are one of the most powerful tools available to us to make an impression on visitors, inspiring each person to develop their own personal land ethic. Help us impart this important message to our growing pool of visitors from all over the world! Specifics: Act as primary guide for interpretive tours of the historic Leopold Shack and Farm, and the green-built Aldo Leopold Legacy Center. Targeted audiences include conservation professionals, land owners and managers, the general public/Sauk county tourists, high school/college students, and a small number of local middle school students. Staff the information desk and bookstore at the Aldo Leopold Legacy Center every Wednesday – Saturday. Tasks include welcoming visitors and orienting them to guided and self guided tour options, answering questions about the Leopold Foundation, and ringing up sales/balancing the cash register daily. Act as primary support staff for meeting rental groups in the Aldo Leopold Legacy Center. Tasks include room setup and cleanup, presentation equipment setup and troubleshooting, dish clearing, and some catering support. Provide logistical assistance for large events at the Aldo Leopold Legacy Center periodically throughout the year. Assist in gathering and compiling visitor evaluation data. Support land stewardship staff during burn season and garlic mustard season. Take on several other projects/focus areas from a list of targeted needs. Potential projects include: developing PowerPoint presentations or stand-alone talks to give to local groups, writing pre-post curriculum activities for guided tours, writing articles for the ALF newsletter, choosing and writing a grant proposal, developing an outreach program on Leopold and sustainability for the local community, or developing lesson plan materials for variations on existing programs.

Appl: Send resume, cover letter, and 3 references to

Contact: Jennifer Kobylecky, Education Coordinator, Aldo Leopold Foundation, P.O. Box 77, Baraboo, WI53913. Ph: 608-355-0279, Fax: 608-356-7309, Email: jennifer@aldoleopold.org Website: www.aldoleopold.org

Filing Date: Postmarked by 02/13/08.

RESEARCH INTERN: Two (2) temporary, full-time positions. Pay: $4920 for 12 weeks plus housing/food. Dates: May 27 - August 15, 2008.

Location: Highstead, Redding, Connecticut.

Qual: Undergraduate or recently graduated student with demonstrated interest and enthusiasm for natural history and field ecology.

Duties: Assist with on-going field research projects at Highstead in southwestern CT. One project will be to study forest compositional change in the town of Redding over the past 250-300 years and will involve extensive tree identification and local travel with GPS. A second project will involve documenting the impacts of deer to oak forest understories and will require herb shrub and tree measurements and ID and identifying and recording browse on seedlings and saplings. This second project may involve travel and field work at the Harvard Forest in Petersham, MA.

Appl: Send resume, cover letter, and 2 references to

Contact: Edward Faison, Forest Ecologist, Highstead, 127 Lonetown Road, P.O. Box 1097, Redding, CT 06875. Ph: 203-938-8809, Email: efaison@highstead.net Website: www.highstead.net

Filing Date: 02/08/08.

RESOURCE EDUCATION INTERNS: Three (3) temporary, full-time positions. Pay: Free housing at the Hatfield Marine Science Center (located 5 miles south of Yaquina Head). $200 weekly stipend. 40 hrs of Environmental Education, 40 hrs of Interpretation, 32 hrs of Natural and Cultural history of the Oregon Coast, and 2 days of Living history and costumed interpretation training. Professional development opportunities to train and network with employees from the Bureau of Land Management, Oregon State Parks, Hatfield Marine Science Center, and the Oregon Coast Aquarium. Dates: April 1 to October 31, 2008.

Location: Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, Newport, Oregon.

Qual: This internship provides excellent career-oriented experience for anyone interested in environmental education and resource interpretation. No prior experience is necessary. Must have: A valid driver’s license. Ability to climb and descend the lighthouse stairs (110 steps) twice per hour. Ability to walk on slippery rocks in the tidepool area. A personal vehicle (transportation to and from housing area to Yaquina Head). Demonstrated enthusiasm for working with children and park visitors. Successful applicants have been college students and graduates with degrees in the fields of education, interpretation, natural resources, recreation and parks, public history, and theater.

Duties: Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, a 100 acre park managed by the Bureau of Land Management, is located on a prominent headland just three miles north of Newport on Oregon’s scenic central coast. Nestled comfortably between the Pacific Ocean and the Coastal Range, the city of Newport offers the convenience of its larger counterparts within the relaxed atmosphere of a small town. Specifics: Resource Educators at Yaquina Head may find themselves exploring tidepools with elementary school students, describing the migration of gray whales as they swim past, answering questions about the area at the site’s interpretive center, and greeting visitors at the fee collection booth, or guiding visitors into the past within Oregon’s tallest lighthouse while in costume. SPRING SEASON: Approximately 6000 elementary students visit Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area during April, May, and June each year. During the spring, with the guidance of the Chief Park Ranger and Education Coordinator, the Resource Educators will: Instruct grade-specific intertidal ecology programs for fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students. Instruct a costumed living history program for third and fourth grade students. Develop instructional materials and a system of inventory and maintenance. Staff the Interpretive Center information desk and fee collection booth. Provide information and informal interpretive services for the general public. SUMMER SEASON: Receives over 315,000 visitors annually. Visitation is highest in the summer. During the summer, with the guidance of the Chief Ranger and Education Coordinator, Resource Educators will: Present costumed living history tours of Yaquina Head Lighthouse. Develop and present a Junior Ranger program at Yaquina Head. Provide informal interpretive services for the general public about intertidal ecology, seabird rookeries, harbor seals, and migrating whales using spotting scopes and the tidepool, seal, whale and bird education kits. Represent the BLM and Yaquina Head at special community events through educational activities. Staff the Interpretive Center information desk and fee collection booth.

Appl: Send resume, cover letter, and 3 references to

Contact: Jay Moeller, Chief Park Ranger, BLM, Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, P.O. Box 936, 750 Lighthouse Drive, Newport, OR 97365. Ph: 541-574-3145, Email: jay_moeller@blm.gov Website: http://www.blm.gov/or/resources/recreation/yaquina/index.php

Filing Date: 02/15/08.

January 14^th, 2008

Location: International Crane Foundation, Baraboo, Wisconsin.

Appl: Email resume, cover letter, and 3 references to

Contact: Alyssa Rod, Lead Naturalist, International Crane Foundation, Conservation Education Department, Email: alyssa@savingcranes.org Website: www.savingcranes.org

Filing Date: 02/22/08.

SEABIRD INTERN: A temporary full-time position. Pay: $2500 plus housing and utilities. Dates: April 1 - June 31, 2008.

Location: Santee Coastal Reserve near McClellanville, South Carolina.

Qual: B.S. in a biological science or coursework toward same; seabird and shorebird ID skills helpful. Must be able to lift 50 + pounds.

Appl: Send resume, letter of interest and 3 references to:

Filing Date: 02/20/08.

Location: Cerro Gordo County Conservation Board, Mason City, Iowa.

Appl: Submit an official Cerro Gordo County Job Application Form to:

Contact: Mary Ermer, Office Manager, Cerro Gordo County Conservation Board, 3501 Lime Creek Road, Mason City, IA 50401. Ph: 641-423-5309.

Filing Date: 02/15/08.

Location: Cerro Gordo County Conservation Board, Mason City, Iowa.

Appl: Submit an official Cerro Gordo County Job Application Form to:

Contact: Mary Ermer, Office Manager, Cerro Gordo County Conservation Board, 3501 Lime Creek Road, Mason City, IA 50401. Ph: 641-423-5309.

Filing Date: 02/15/08.

Location: Cerro Gordo County Conservation Board, Mason City, Iowa.

Appl: Submit an official Cerro Gordo County Job Application Form to:

Contact: Mary Ermer, Office Manager, Cerro Gordo County Conservation Board, 3501 Lime Creek Road, Mason City, IA 50401. Ph: 641-423-5309.

Filing Date: 02/15/08.

ROW VEGETATION MANAGEMENT INTERN: A temporary, full-time position. Pay: $10 hourly with no benefits. Dates: Approximately May to October, with the time period somewhat flexible for students.

Location: Cerro Gordo County Conservation Board, Mason City, Iowa.

Appl: Submit an official Cerro Gordo County Job Application Form to:

Contact: Mary Ermer, Office Manager, Cerro Gordo County Conservation Board, 3501 Lime Creek Road, Mason City, IA 50401. Ph: 641-423-5309.

Filing Date: 02/15/08.

INTERNS: Nine (9) temporary, full-time positions. Pay: Interns receive hourly wage, health, dental, tuition and vacation benefits. Dates: Begins in June 2008 for one year.

Location: University of Pennsylvania, Morris Arboretum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Appl: Fill out on-line application through the University of Pennsylvania. Also send a letter of intent, resume, academic transcripts, and 3 letters of recommendation to

Filing Date: 02/15/08.

EDUCATION AND VISITOR SERVICES INTERNS: Two (2) temporary, full-time positions. Pay: $520 biweekly plus housing and paid vacation. Dates: March 10 - November 15, 2008.

Location: The Aldo Leopold Foundation, Baraboo, Wisconsin.

Appl: Send resume, cover letter, and 3 references to

Filing Date: Postmarked by 01/22/08.

NATURAL RESOURCE INTERN: Two (2) temporary, full-time positions. Pay: $10 hourly. Dates: April - December, 2008.

Location: Licking Park District, Granville, Ohio.

Qual: Candidates should either be enrolled in a natural resources or education degree program or a recent graduate.

Duties: Internships are based at the Licking Park District’s William C. Kraner Nature Center located six miles southeast of Newark, Ohio. Park District Staff work closely with the Interns to enhance their knowledge of interpretation, parks and natural resources. Interns will conduct interpretive programs, create displays, work with educational animals, assist with facility and wildlife management, and much more.

Appl: Send resume, cover letter, and 3 references to

Contact: Rich Niccum, Licking Park District, P.O. Box 590, Granville, OH 43023. Ph: 740-587-2535, Fax: 740-587-7375, Email: rich@lickingparkdistrict.com Website: www.lickingparkdistrict.com

Filing Date: Postmarked by 02/01/08.

RESEARCH INTERN: Two (2) temporary, full-time positions. Pay: $4920 for 12 weeks plus housing/food. Dates: May 27 - August 15, 2008.

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