[MPWG] Plant conservation and restoration internships - Oregon

[Patricia_DeAngelis at fws.gov]

The Institute for Applied Ecology, in Corvallis, Oregon, will be hiring 
several interns and assistants this year for field work and related 
activities.  Our paid positions are intended to provide field experience 
to individuals considering conservation biology or restoration ecology as 
a career.   For more information and how to apply, visit:
http://www.appliedeco.org/jobs.html
Native Seed Network (1-3):  Interns will be collecting seed from native 
plants for restoration throughout the Willamette Valley as well as 
assisting in wetlands restoration programs.  Mid May –late Sept. 
REGIONAL STRATEGIES FOR RESTORING NATIVE PRAIRIES: (2-4) Field assistants 
will help on a large scale research project involving prairie restoration 
in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia.   Field work will involve 
botanical surveys, soil sampling, and other ecological measurements. 
Applicants with plant identification skills are encouraged to apply.  Late 
April – early July. 
PRAIRIE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN (1-2) Field assistants will 
complete habitat assessments on public and private lands in Benton County, 
OR.  Fieldwork (daytrips from Corvallis) will include general botanical 
survey and surveys for threatened and endangered plant species. Applicants 
with plant identification skills or familiarity with Willamette Valley 
flora are encouraged to apply. Late April- early July. 
Conservation Research (2-4):  Conservation research interns work on a 
variety of projects throughout the summer including rare plant habitat 
surveys, threatened and endangered species research and monitoring 
throughout the state of Oregon.  Approximately 50% of the work is 
conducted out-of-town/overnight. Early May to late August. 
Qualifications: 
Interest in conservation biology, restoration ecology, botany
Plant identification and ecological research skills (or enthusiastic 
willingness to learn)
Attention to detail
Ability to work long hours in hot, dry and cold, wet conditions with 
exposure to poison oak
Compensation: $8.00/hr plus travel expenses associated with overnight 
field work (food and lodging). Housing in Corvallis is not provided. 
College credit is available. 
For more information and how to apply, visit: 
http://www.appliedeco.org/jobs.html
 
 
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Rob Fiegener 
Native Seed Network 
Institute for Applied Ecology
541.753.3099
rob at nativeseednetwork.org 
www.nativeseednetwork.org
 
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