[PCA] Internship opportunities

[Rob Fiegener]

***Restoration Ecology and Conservation Biology Paid Internships***

a pdf of this announcement for printing may be found here:
http://www.nativeseednetwork.org/site_files/IAE_Internships_2006.pdf


The Institute for Applied Ecology (www.appliedeco.org) will be hiring up to
ten interns this summer for field work and related activities.  Our paid
internship program is intended to provide field experience to individuals
considering conservation biology or restoration ecology as a career choice.
This year we will be hiring interns for three programs:

Native Seed Network (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 September. Direct questions to
Melanie Gisler (melanie at nativeseednetwork.org) www.nativeseednetwork.org.

REGIONAL STRATEGIES FOR RESTORING NATIVE PRAIRIES: (2) Field assistants will
help on a large scale project involving prairie restoration and monitoring
plant communities in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia.   Late April
- early July (flexible). Direct questions to Amanda Stanley
(astanley at peak.org).

Conservation Research (2-5):  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, and habitat conservation planning with focus
on Willamette Valley prairies.  Approximately 50% of the work is conducted
out-of-town/overnight. Early May to late August. Direct questions to Andrea
Thorpe (athorpe at peak.org).


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/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 may be available. 

To Apply:  Send a letter of interest stating when you would be available to
start work (this is a MUST) and which project(s) you would prefer, resume,
transcripts or course list (if applicable), and two letters of
recommendation by March 15, 2006 to:

Intern Applications
Institute for Applied Ecology
563 SW Jefferson Ave. 
Corvallis, Oregon 97333
phone: (541) 753-3099
fax: (541) 753-3098

Applications will be considered as they are received so applicants are
encouraged to apply early!  Local applicants are encouraged, all applicants
are welcome.



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Rob Fiegener 
Native Seed Network 
Institute for Applied Ecology
541.753.3099
rob at nativeseednetwork.org 
www.nativeseednetwork.org