Unpaid Internships
Vegetation Ecology Internship - National Park Service, SF Bay Area
- Term: 5-6 Months beginning in April or May, 2019 ( Desired start date April 22, 2019 (flexible))
- Full-time: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.
- Location:Fort Cronkhite, Sausalito, CA.
- Brief Description: The San Francisco Bay Area Network is seeking two interns to assist with plant community monitoring and invasive plant early detection protocols. The interns will work primarily in Golden Gate National Recreation Area and Point Reyes National Seashore, but will also make visits to Pinnacles National Park, and John Muir National Historic Site. These positions will be stationed at Fort Cronkhite, Sausalito, CA. Interns will be employed by Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, a non-profit organization, and will be hosted and managed by National Park Service staff.
- Description of Duties: Plant Community Monitoring Program: use standard monitoring techniques to read vegetation plots; identify plants; record field data; navigate using GPS; install plot markers; photography; data entry and quality-control; create plot location guides using GIS, Google Earth, and MS Word.Invasive Plant Early Detection Program: conduct surveys for invasive plants; map plant populations and collect data using tablets and phones; data entry and quality control; create maps in GIS and Google Earth.Herbarium Work: Collect, photograph, process, scan and/or press plant specimens for digital and physical herbarium accession.
- To Apply:Email your resume, a cover letter, and three references to Eric Wrubel at eric_wrubel@nps.gov .
Internship with Researchers with the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute
- Application Deadline: April 1st, 2019
- Program Dates: May 6th-Aug 16, 2019 (15 weeks) An earlier start date would be considered.
The full 15 weeks is preferred, and students must commit to a minimum of 12 weeks, 20 hours/week. - Location: Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Dr SW, Washington DC, 20560
Amazonia Exhibit, National Zoological Park, Washington DC, 20008 - Brief Description: This is a paid internship opportunity in which the intern will work closely with an SCBI researcher and Amazonia senior staff to learn how to collect acoustic data in tanks in the Zoo's Amazonia Exhibit and potentially at other field sites in the DMV area. The intern will also learn about acoustic data management and analysis, and about communicating the results of acoustic data to the public in a creative and engaging way. We hope to identify an undergraduate student interested in science and music to work on this project.
Through this internship, the intern will learn the following skills as they gain hands-on experience with data collection, analysis and communication:
- Managing and understanding audio recordings of a variety of taxonomic groups, including fish;
- Using ecoacoustics analysis tools and understanding the variety of classification programs available for ecoacoustics data;
- How and when to apply different analytical methods to ecoacoustic and bioacoustic data;
- Working in collaborative scientific research programs with research scientists, zookeepers, administrative staff, and managers
- Conducting thorough reviews of the scientific literature for a specific topic;
- Creating and filling in a detailed database (using Microsoft Excel) to manage acoustic data;
- Synthesizing data and developing presentations for public audiences;
- Internal procedures and processes for executing research and fieldwork and associated tasks;
- Inventory techniques, management and maintenance of equipment used for research purposes;
- Skills associated with program management and tracking timelines
Under the guidance of her/his mentors, the intern will coordinate and cooperate closely with other team staff as necessary to ensure the execution of project goals. In the process of assisting with this project, the intern will have the unique opportunity to become familiar with the details of other research programs at SCBI and interact with staff working on in a variety of roles on projects at the Smithsonian. We will encourage the intern to engage with other interns, fellows, administrative personnel and scientists, and to take part in educational opportunities across the institution at large. - To Apply: To apply, send a one-page statement of your interest in pursuing this position to deichmannj@si.edu. The statement should mention relevant experience, career goals, your reasons for wanting this internship, and what you hope to gain from the experience. Please also send a professional resume or CV and indicate your availability with respect to the dates of the internship.
Vegetation Ecology Intern - National Park Service Inventory & Monitoring Program
OVERVIEW
The National Park Service Inventory and Monitoring Program (I&M) collects, organizes, analyzes, and synthesizes natural resource data and information in the San Francisco Bay Area Network of National Parks. This internship will support the I&M Vegetation Ecology program. For more information about the San Francisco Bay Area I&M and the natural resources it monitors, please visit: www.nps.gov/im/sfan.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The San Francisco Bay Area Network is seeking two interns to assist with plant community monitoring and invasive plant early detection protocols. The interns will work primarily in Golden Gate National Recreation Area and Point Reyes National Seashore, but will also make visits to Pinnacles National Park, and John Muir National Historic Site. These positions will be stationed at Fort Cronkhite, Sausalito, CA. Interns will be employed by Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, a non-profit organization, and will be hosted and managed by National Park Service staff.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Plant Community Monitoring Program: use standard monitoring techniques to read vegetation plots; identify plants; record field data; navigate using GPS; install plot markers; photography; data entry and quality-control; create plot location guides using GIS, Google Earth, and MS Word.
Invasive Plant Early Detection Program: conduct surveys for invasive plants; map plant populations and collect data using tablets and phones; data entry and quality control; create maps in GIS and Google Earth.
Herbarium Work: Collect, photograph, process, scan and/or press plant specimens for digital and physical herbarium accession.
BENEFITS
Gain experience identifying plants of the Bay Area, one of the most biologically diverse regions in the world. Learn vegetation sampling techniques that are industry standards in land management and research. Become proficient in GPS and GIS technologies. Gain experience with photography, plant scanning and image management. Enjoy the scenery, wildlife, and cultural resources of spectacular National Parks while engaging park stewards. Additional professional development and training opportunities are available in other departments within the Park Service and Parks Conservancy. A payment of $30.00 per day is provided for living expenses, and dormitory housing is provided at Fort Cronkhite, Sausalito.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Interest in a career in biological science or resource management, including an interest in learning plant identification. Good communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Basic computer literacy, Microsoft Word and Excel. A valid driver’s license. Experience, coursework or skill in the following areas is a plus: botany, taxonomy, ecology, restoration, geographic information systems (GIS), statistics, databases, photography.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
This is a mixed position with field and office time each week. Must enjoy working in an office setting and outside in various weather conditions and terrains while maintaining a good attitude. Occasionally, field work can include up to 8 miles of hiking/day, most often, 1-2 miles/day. Must be able to lift, carry and position objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Field work is both on and off-trail, and frequently involves bushwhacking through dense vegetation. Interns will frequently encounter poison oak, ticks, spiders, mosquitoes, and other wildlife. We have a comprehensive safety program, and provide protective equipment. Please contact us for more information if you are concerned about the physical requirements and work environment.
TERMS
Desired Start Date: April 8, 2019 (flexible).
Term: April - September, 2019.
Full-time: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.
Location: Fort Cronkhite, Sausalito, CA.
- Application Deadline: Ongoing but the start date for the internship is April 8, 2019
- Brief Description:
- Position: Vegetation Ecology Intern
- Organization: National Park Service Inventory & Monitoring Program
- Location: Fort Cronkhite, Sausalito, CA.
- Posting Date: March 8, 2019. OPEN UNTIL FILLED
OVERVIEW
The National Park Service Inventory and Monitoring Program (I&M) collects, organizes, analyzes, and synthesizes natural resource data and information in the San Francisco Bay Area Network of National Parks. This internship will support the I&M Vegetation Ecology program. For more information about the San Francisco Bay Area I&M and the natural resources it monitors, please visit: www.nps.gov/im/sfan.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The San Francisco Bay Area Network is seeking two interns to assist with plant community monitoring and invasive plant early detection protocols. The interns will work primarily in Golden Gate National Recreation Area and Point Reyes National Seashore, but will also make visits to Pinnacles National Park, and John Muir National Historic Site. These positions will be stationed at Fort Cronkhite, Sausalito, CA. Interns will be employed by Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, a non-profit organization, and will be hosted and managed by National Park Service staff.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Plant Community Monitoring Program: use standard monitoring techniques to read vegetation plots; identify plants; record field data; navigate using GPS; install plot markers; photography; data entry and quality-control; create plot location guides using GIS, Google Earth, and MS Word.
Invasive Plant Early Detection Program: conduct surveys for invasive plants; map plant populations and collect data using tablets and phones; data entry and quality control; create maps in GIS and Google Earth.
Herbarium Work: Collect, photograph, process, scan and/or press plant specimens for digital and physical herbarium accession.
BENEFITS
Gain experience identifying plants of the Bay Area, one of the most biologically diverse regions in the world. Learn vegetation sampling techniques that are industry standards in land management and research. Become proficient in GPS and GIS technologies. Gain experience with photography, plant scanning and image management. Enjoy the scenery, wildlife, and cultural resources of spectacular National Parks while engaging park stewards. Additional professional development and training opportunities are available in other departments within the Park Service and Parks Conservancy. A payment of $30.00 per day is provided for living expenses, and dormitory housing is provided at Fort Cronkhite, Sausalito.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Interest in a career in biological science or resource management, including an interest in learning plant identification. Good communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Basic computer literacy, Microsoft Word and Excel. A valid driver’s license. Experience, coursework or skill in the following areas is a plus: botany, taxonomy, ecology, restoration, geographic information systems (GIS), statistics, databases, photography.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
This is a mixed position with field and office time each week. Must enjoy working in an office setting and outside in various weather conditions and terrains while maintaining a good attitude. Occasionally, field work can include up to 8 miles of hiking/day, most often, 1-2 miles/day. Must be able to lift, carry and position objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Field work is both on and off-trail, and frequently involves bushwhacking through dense vegetation. Interns will frequently encounter poison oak, ticks, spiders, mosquitoes, and other wildlife. We have a comprehensive safety program, and provide protective equipment. Please contact us for more information if you are concerned about the physical requirements and work environment.
TERMS
Desired Start Date: April 8, 2019 (flexible).
Term: April - September, 2019.
Full-time: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.
Location: Fort Cronkhite, Sausalito, CA.
- To Apply: Email your resume, a cover letter, and three references to Eric Wrubel at eric_wrubel@nps.gov
Environmental Protection Agency Internship Program (CSU)
- Application Deadline: Ongoing
- Brief Description: This Internship Program offers CSU student volunteer learning opportunities at the EPA in a wide range of discipline areas. It provides students the opportunity to strengthen their leadership, technical, research, communication, networking, and other job skills as well as allowing the interns to become familiar with the EPA and its structure. Students work closely with a CSU faculty advisor and an EPA mentor to develop an overall learning project plan which will guide the internship. With direction from their faculty advisors, students will be mentored by the EPA directly. This is a for-credit Internship Program only, so no stipend/salary is provided. Internships will be offered each semester/quarter and are on an on-going basis. Most internships will be based at the student's home campus. Interns will be required to submit a final report documenting their experience and project(s) with the EPA and complete a career profile on their EPA mentor that identifies the mentor's requisite skill sets and educational requirements.
- Eligibility Requirements: Enrolled at CSU (Half/Full time); enrolled in an internship course on a CSU campus; minimum 2.5 GPA
- To Apply: Click here.
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BLUR: Berkeley Lab Undergraduate Program
- Application Deadline: May 2019
- Program Dates: 26 August – 6 December 2019
- Brief Description: The Berkeley Lab Undergraduate Research (BLUR) program places students from two- and four-year institutions in paid internships in science, engineering, technical areas, and public administration. Participants work with scientists, engineers, technicians, and STEM professionals on projects related to Berkeley Lab’s research areas. Applications are solicited annually for three separate internship terms. Internships are 10 weeks during the summer term (May through August) or 16 weeks during the fall (August through December) and spring (January through May) terms.
- For More Information: Click here.
- To Apply: Click here.
Marine Dynamics Academy: Skills Based Science Internship
- Application Deadline: Ongoing
- Brief Description: The Marine Dynamics Academy, an organisation based in Gansbaai (South Africa) recently launched a skills-based training program, providing students involved with the marine environment with a range of field-based experiences, designed to enhance their employability. Their program launched on the 4th of June 2018 in their hometown of Gansbaai, South Africa, home to the Marine Big 5 and the great white shark capital of the world. They welcome applications from marine science undergrads, recent graduates and encourage anyone with an interest in marine wildlife to contact them about all opportunities. Interns will experience studying and working directly with great white sharks, small sharks, whales, dolphins, the endangered African penguin and other seabirds, on practical and academic modules designed to increase their future employability prospects.
- To Apply: Click here.
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- Contact Information: Website: www.marinedynamics.org; Email: intern@marinedynamics.org; Phone Number: +27 82 380 3405
African Campus - Oceans Research Internship
- Application Deadline: Ongoing
- Brief Description: The Oceans Research Internship Program enables aspiring scientists and conservationists to work in conjunction with leading marine biologists as they undertake ground-breaking research on the charismatic marine mega-fauna of Southern Africa, including great white sharks.This is a unique internship experience where students gain exposure to a wide variety of projects and in depth aspects of practical field research on species such white sharks, bottlenose dolphins, Southern right whales and smaller benthic shark species. Research will be done both at sea and on land. During your stay you play a vital role, from data collection to data management. They use your collected data to advise various industries, including the government, on real-time issues in marine conservation.
- To Apply: Click here.
- For More Information: Visit click here and here or email: jeanette@african-campus.com
