The Montana Natural Heritage Program of the University of Montana is looking for 1 or 2 interns to assist in developing and testing vegetation- based metrics for assessing the ecological integrity of wetlands, beginning in late May or early June 2008 and extending through late August. The work requires strong plant identification skills, good organizational and data management abilities, and a willingness to work long hours in potentially adverse weather conditions and/or remote locations. Camping equipment will be supplied. Field locations will vary from southwestern Montana (the Centennial Valley) to eastern and southeastern Montana (Miles City area) to the Glaciated Plains (along the Canadian border from the Rocky Mountain Front to North Dakota). A vehicle will be provided, so candidates need a drivers’ license and a clean driving record.
Interns with demonstrated work or internship experience with wetland plant identification and vegetation sampling in the Rocky Mountains or Great Plains will be hired as summer temps at $8-10 per hour. Persons with good skills but no experience will be hired as unsalaried interns, but will be eligible for continued, paid employment in the summer of 2009. Both salaried and unsalaried positions include a per diem of $23 for days in the field. For more information, or to submit a letter of interest, contact: Linda Vance, Ph.D Ecologist/Senior Projects Manager Montana Natural Heritage Program 1515 E. 6th Avenue Helena, Montana 59620-1800 (406)-444-3380 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mtnhp.org
