Mianus River Gorge (http://www.mianus.org) College Internship in Suburban Ecology (CISE)
Application forms here<http://www.mianus.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Application-Intern2014.docx> . INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY Length of Program: 8 weeks Program Description: The Mianus River Gorge offers summer internships for undergraduate students interested in the conservation of natural areas in urbanizing landscapes. Each intern will work alongside Gorge staff and graduate students on a variety of projects including wildlife monitoring, non-native species management, and GIS applications. Interns will be responsible for mentoring and supervising high school students in our hands-on research program (Wildlife Technician Program). We work with our interns to provide a learning experience that fits their interests and long-term educational goals. Special Projects for 2014 include: Monitoring coyotes and other wildlife using camera traps; Vegetation sampling and restoration; Macro-invertebrate surveys in the watershed; GIS mapping of priority management areas; Data management and analysis on numerous long-term conservation and management projects. Candidate Qualifications: All undergraduate students are eligible to apply. We do not require applicants to major in a particular discipline; however, exposure to the fields of ecology or environmental science is helpful. Interns must be self-motivated and work well in group settings without minimal direct supervision. Applicants should be physically fit and enjoy field work, and prepared to work both outdoors (e.g. field research and land management projects) and indoors (e.g. data entry and GIS projects). Special Considerations: Housing may be available this year. Please indicate whether you can commute to our location each day or will need/prefer housing. Public transportation in our area is unfortunately also limited, so it is preferable that interns have a car. Interns may also be asked to use their own vehicle for some work (with mileage/gas reimbursement). Compensation: Interns will receive a stipend of $100/week. Application Procedure: Please click here <http://www.mianus.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Application-Intern2014.docx>for our 2014 Summer Internship Application. Candidates must complete the application and submit along with a cover letter, one letter of recommendation and a CV/resume. Applicants may be contacted for a phone interview. Applications can be submitted by e-mail to [email protected] by mail to Mianus River Gorge, 167 Mianus River Road, Bedford, NY 10506 Attn: Chris Nagy Application Deadline: Friday, March 14, 2014 Questions: Please direct questions to [email protected] or call Chris Nagy at 914-234-3455 Application link: http://www.mianus.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Application-Intern2014.docx Additional info: http://www.mianus.org/what-we-do/research-and-education/undergraduate/internships-in-suburban-ecology/
