GENERAL BIOLOGICAL INTERNSHIP Rhode Islands coastal habitat currently faces a number of threats including aggressive exotic invasive plant species. Interns will carry out control of invasive plants threatening important coastal shrub-scrub and salt-marsh habitat. Control methods include hand-pulling, herbicide application, cutting and digging with hand tools, and working with volunteers. Duties also include rare plant monitoring, bat acoustic monitoring, and Piping Plover and Least Tern monitoring and protection. Applicants must possess excellent field botany skills, and have the ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions, especially heat and humidity, endure biting insects, and to work well with others. Additionally, applicants must be in good physical shape, be able to hike long distances while carrying equipment, and possess a valid drivers license.
Two positions available from May 19 to August 22. Compensation $215/wk plus possibility of housing. Send letter of interest, resume and contact information for 3 references to Nick Ernst, 50 Bend Road, Charlestown, RI 02813 OR email materials to [email protected]. Application deadline is February 1.
