Job Announcement
Job Title: Natural Resource Inventory and Monitoring Intern (7 months)
Job Description: The Nantucket Conservation Foundation, Inc. is seeking to
hire a motivated, self-reliant individual to assist the staff of its
Department of Science and Stewardship with inventorying and monitoring
natural communities and species on its properties. Interns will conduct
field research on several varied projects, including:
1. Vegetation monitoring to document the effectiveness of prescribed
burning, brush-cutting, and sheep grazing as a grassland restoration and
management tool;
2. Inventory efforts to locate and document populations of state-
listed plant species that currently or have historically occurred on
Nantucket;
3. Ongoing detailed population studies of several state-listed plants
and animals and invasive plant species;
4. Vegetation monitoring aimed at assessing potential salt marsh
restoration options.
Responsibilities: Assist with conducting vegetation and animal inventory
and monitoring field work in a variety of vegetation types, including
grasslands, heathlands, shrublands, and wetlands, some of which have or
will be treated with brushcutting, prescribed burning, and/or sheep
grazing. Participate in prescribed burns. Assist in data entry, management
and analysis.
Qualifications: Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate senior or
graduate student or have recently completed an equivalent level of
education in an Ecology, Botany, Zoology, or Environmental Science program
(or a related field). Willingness to work independently and under adverse
field conditions, organizational skills, and attention to detail are
essential. Experience with plant and animal monitoring techniques,
prescribed fire, GIS/GPS use, data entry and analysis, and/or the flora of
Nantucket are desirable. A valid drivers license is necessary.
Dates/Hours: This is a seasonal position beginning in early May and ending
in late November. Exact start and end dates are somewhat flexible. Hours
are Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day, although work times may vary
depending on weather, etc.
Wages/Benefits: Housing and work-related transportation is provided. Wage
is $10-12 per hour, commensurate with experience. Medical Insurance,
Unemployment Insurance, paid holidays, and paid sick days are not
available to interns. Transportation is not provided after working hours.
Application: Deadline for applications is January 31, 2007. Please submit
a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to:
Karen C. Beattie, Science & Stewardship Manager
Nantucket Conservation Foundation, Inc.
Post Office Box 13
Nantucket, MA 02554-0013
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
The Nantucket Conservation Foundation, Inc. is an equal opportunity
employer.
