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Ecological Restoration Internship with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservanc
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Christina Crooker
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Sep 01, 2009 12:47 PDT
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Ecological Restoration Intern Wanted
The Golden Gate National Park Conservancy's Site Stewardship Program is
seeking a motivated intern to work in a dynamic community-based habitat
restoration program in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in the
San Francisco bay area.
Site Stewardship is a small office, with 4 permanent employees and 4 to
6 full-time interns.
We provide care and restoration of sensitive lands and species within
the Golden Gate National Recreation Area with the support of local
volunteers and education groups. Work sites are in a variety of coastal
habitats north and south of the Golden Gate Bridge and support three
endangered species.
Duties
1. Help prioritize, plan, and oversee habitat restoration projects
and volunteer workdays.
2. Conduct on-the-ground habitat restoration including invasive
species control, fence construction, and revegetation.
3. Monitor restoration progress; collect, enter, and manage
ecological data.
4. Help prepare summary reports and revise management plans.
5. Engage local community by leading interpretive hikes, creating
interpretive materials, and corresponding with volunteers.
6. Maintain tools and equipment and other miscellaneous duties.
Minimum qualifications
1. Familiarity with biological and ecological concepts.
2. A love of nature, plants, and enthusiasm for outdoor work and
getting your hands dirty.
3. Strong interest in ecological restoration and endangered species
management.
4. Ability to work well within a team; sense of humor, flexibility,
and collaboration a must!
5. Ability to take on responsibility, work independently, and
assume a leadership role when needed.
6. Great verbal and written communication skills.
7. Basic computer literacy, Microsoft word and excel.
Desired qualifications
1. Bachelor's degree in biology, botany, environmental science, or
related field.
2. Experience conducting habitat restoration or related natural
resources management work.
3. Plant/animal identification skills.
4. Experience with Global Positioning Systems and Geographic
Information Systems.
5. Experience with Photoshop, Powerpoint, or other visual format
software.
Compensation:
1. We offer free housing in the Golden Gate National Recreation
Area.
2. We offer a stipend of $25/day ($125/week).
3. We offer transportation to work sites.
4. We offer personalized training and marketable work experience.
Terms
1. Desired start date: September 28 - October 12, 2009, flexible
date.
2. Length of position: 1 year.
3. Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, full-time.
4. To apply, send a cover letter and resume to
ccro-@parksconservancy.org
Christina Crooker
Site Stewardship Program
Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
Fort Mason Bldg. 201. San Francisco CA 94123
ph: (415) 561-3070 fax: (415) 561-3010
The non-profit support partner for the Golden Gate National Parks
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