ATA is now accepting applications for Summer Interns to work at Arnold Air Force Base near Tullahoma, Tennessee. ATA's Conservation Internship offers graduate and undergraduate internships for students educated in Biology, Botany, Forestry, Wildlife Management, Environmental Studies, or related fields. This program is designed to be a mutually beneficial experience that provides a practical learning environment for students considering Conservation Biology related fields as a career. Interns will be directly involved in surveys and monitoring of rare species, and vegetation and animal communities; mapping and site-boundary marking; invasive plant removal, photo monitoring in ecological restoration sites; bat surveys and banding; and bird monitoring banding. (Note: Housing is not provided, but hourly compensation is competitive.)
YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE INTERSHIP IF.... * You are pursuing an academic program in Biology, Forestry, Wildlife Management, Botany, Ecology or related field in an accredited college or university. * You have a strong academic record QUALIFICATIONS * Personal commitment to conservation of biological diversity * Ability to conduct field work in adverse conditions (e.g. heat, precipitation, ticks, etc.) * Available to work 40 hours a week, Monday thru Friday. Typical hours are from 7:00AM to 3:30PM, but irregular hours are required on a frequent basis. Duration: Through September 2008 (or beginning of Fall semester) Interested and qualified individuals should apply at www.aerospacetestingalliance.com (include on resume a list of classes completed which are applicable to this internship) George "Richie" Wyckoff Wildlife Ecologist ATA Conservation 1103 Avenue B Arnold Air Force Base, TN 37389-1800 Phone: (931)454-4856 Fax: (931)454-5126 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
