Ecological Restoration Summer Internship

River Partners; Jamul (CA); On-site; USD 14,774 - 21,042; Full time

Job summary

River Partners in Jamul, California, seeks interns for its Ecological Restoration Summer Internship. Interns will participate in habitat restoration projects and perform data collection to enhance these initiatives.

This role requires fieldwork in California's summer heat, and a strong commitment to learning and independence is essential. Preference is given to students with relevant experience and knowledge in ecological subjects.

Qualifications

• Student pursuing a relevant degree.
• Valid driver's license and eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Ability to ambulate over rough terrain in high summer temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in habitat restoration projects on the Otay River.
• Collect and analyze plant and wildlife data.
• Complete a self-directed research project on riparian restoration.

Skills

Knowledge of native and invasive riparian plants

Experience with handheld GPS units

Strong verbal and written communication

Data entry and management (Excel, ArcGIS)

Education

Pursuing a degree in biology or natural resources

Job description

Ecological Restoration Summer Internship

River Partners’ helps local communities reconnect and revitalize floodplains and river landscapes across the state of California. We are a private, non‑profit organization with offices in Chico, Sacramento, Turlock, and San Diego. As a project‑focused company, we believe in the power of demonstrating environmental improvement through large‑scale river restoration and empowering others through partnership and collaboration.

Title: Ecological Restoration Summer

Internship Dates: 6/2020 through 8/2020

Duration: 8 weeks

Salary/Rate: Full time $13/hr

Position Description: River Partners’ San Diego office is looking for qualified students to help us at our habitat restoration projects on the Otay River. Summer interns spend time hiking outdoors collecting and analyzing plant and wildlife data which helps us design better habitat restoration projects in the future. This position entails long strenuous days monitoring vegetation in the heat, data entry and management, and a self‑directed research project pertaining to riparian restoration. To qualify, you must be a student working towards a degree in biology, natural resources or related field. This is a paid opportunity for eight weeks over the summer of 2020. Successful employment through this position provides a great opportunity to learn about large scale horticultural restoration, vegetation monitoring techniques, riparian ecology, GIS software and riparian plant and animal identification. Forty work weeks will be expected and early morning workdays starting at 6 am are not uncommon for this position. We will be accepting applications until April 30, 2020. Start dates for the position are flexible. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references in a single Word document saved with the applicant’s last name to: Jobs AT riverpartners.org. If you are interested in applying or want to learn more, please visit our website: http://riverpartners.org

Qualifications

Intern must be a student pursuant of a degree in biology, natural resources or related fields. Must be eligible to work in the United States with a valid driver’s license. Successful applicants must possess the ability to ambulate over rough terrain often in summer temperatures exceeding 90°F. Successful applicants must also have the ability to take direction, work independently, possess a strong work ethic, and maintain a willingness to learn and a desire to gain experience. Strong verbal and written communication skills are a must. Preference will be given to applicants who have knowledge of native and invasive riparian plants and wildlife, experience with handheld GPS units and GIS software, and experience with data entry (using Excel, ArcPad, ArcGIS) and management. Previous field experience is desirable, but not required.

To apply email your resume, cover letter and 3 references to: Jobs AT riverpartners.org. Or send an application via mail to: River Partners Attn: Internship 2020 580 Vallombrosa Ave Chico CA 95926.

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