[PCA] Plant conservation and restoration internships - Oregon

[Rob Fiegener]

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
 <mailto:rob at nativeseednetwork.org> rob at nativeseednetwork.org 
 <http://www.nativeseednetwork.org/> www.nativeseednetwork.org
 
 
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