The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is offering two internship positions based for the County Natural Heritage Inventory Program of the PA Natural Heritage Program. County Natural Heritage Inventories showcase WPCs conservation science efforts by combining and presenting information on unique plants, animals, natural ecological communities, and other important natural resources in Western Pennsylvania. These projects identify, map and discuss important places within a county; prioritize them based upon their attributes; and provide recommendations regarding their management and protection.
http://www.paconserve.org/rc/cnhi.html Responsibilities include transporting and setting up field equipment; plant and animal specimen collection; note taking; measurement and recording of ecological data & other documentation of populations of rare plant, animal & natural communities; and navigation using map & compass and/or GPS. Successful candidate will be at least a junior majoring in an ecological/environmental course of studies. Coursework in biology and ecology required. Field study and GIS experience very helpful. Must be able to traverse rugged terrain and spend long hours out-of-doors, and travel to field sites throughout Western Pennsylvania. Position is based in Pittsburgh and will pay an hourly wage. Dates: May 1, 2006 - September 30, 2006 (flexible) To Apply: Send resume and letter of interest, including availability dates to: Western Pennsylvania Conservancy Nancy Bassett, SPHR Senior Director, Human Resources Box R, Mill Run, PA 15464 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
