Chicago Botanic Garden in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management is
looking for an ecologist with invasive plant monitoring skills and experience
with wildlife to intern at the BLM Lower Sonoran Field Office, in Phoenix,
Arizona.
Internship begins early to mid June and lasts for 5 months.
Compensation is $750 each two weeks.
We are looking for a recent graduate with invasive plant identification
skills to conduct noxious weed inventories. Field work experience and the
ability to use a GPS unit is necessary. Candidate must be willing to camp for
several nights at a time. Additionally, assistance developing the desert
tortoise conservation plan would be necessary.
Desired Skills:
· Ability to identify flora particularly in the Southwest
· Ability to use a dichotomous key
· Ability to collect vegetation data
· Field experience and camping skills
· Ability to use a GPS unit
Requirements:
· BS or BA in Plant Biology or Ecology with a botanical focus
· US citizen or current visa to work in US
· Valid drivers license
· Vehicle needed for personal use, work vehicle is provided
To Apply:
Send a Letter of Interest and Resume to:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Ask 2 referees to direct a Letter of Recommendation to the same email
Email an unofficial academic transcript to the same email
Send an official, sealed academic transcript to:
Chicago Botanic Garden
Kristen Kordecki
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL
60022
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