Summer Grassland Ecology Intern: Field Sampling & Data

Sdsoybean; Brookings (SD); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 31 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Game, Fish and Parks in Brookings, SD offers a Grassland Ecology Intern position for the Summer session (May–August). The role involves sampling grassland vegetation in Game Production Areas, traveling across the state, and staying at state parks.

You will work with the Grassland Ecologist to monitor vegetation and learn data collection methods. The internship emphasizes field skills, plant identification, and independent work, with long hours in varying weather conditions and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply.
• By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program.

Responsabilités

• Collaborate with Grassland Ecologist to sample grassland vegetation across SD.
• Travel across South Dakota and stay at various State Parks during the summer.
• Learn grassland monitoring techniques and data collection using randomized plot methods.
• Work independently and be prepared for long hours in variable weather conditions.

Connaissances

Plant sampling

Field ecology

Description du poste

Game, Fish and Parks in Brookings, SD offers a Grassland Ecology Intern position for the Summer session (May–August). The role involves sampling grassland vegetation in Game Production Areas, traveling across the state, and staying at state parks.

You will work with the Grassland Ecologist to monitor vegetation and learn data collection methods. The internship emphasizes field skills, plant identification, and independent work, with long hours in varying weather conditions and opportunities for