<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">Please spread the word, this position is open for applications starting today. -Joy England, RSABG<br><br>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:6pt 0in"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial">TITLE:</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial"><span> </span><span> </span><b>Plant
<span>Conservation Intern</span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:6pt 0in"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial">DEPARTMENT:</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial"><span> </span>Conservation</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:6pt 0in"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial">STATUS:</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial"><span> </span>Full-Time
(10 weeks)</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:6pt 0in;border-width:medium;border-style:none;border-color:currentcolor;padding:0in"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial">REPORTS TO:<span> </span></span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial">Director of Conservation Programs</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial">Position Overview:</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial">The internship program in Applied Plant Conservation at
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden provides an opportunity for students and recent
graduates to gain exposure in five areas of our plant conservation program:
field studies, herbarium, seed conservation, restoration, and nursery programs.
Interns will rotate through these five programs and will gain an understanding in
plant conservation, through hands-on experiential learning, as well as six
education workshops that we will provide. This is a seasonal position (400
hours total). </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial">Educational Workshops</span></i></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial">California Plant Diversity and Climate Change</span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial">Field Techniques and Plant Identification</span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial">Seed Conservation </span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial">Conservation Genetics</span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial">Horticulture and restoration</span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial">Career Panel</span><span style="font-family:times"></span></li></ul>
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<h3 style="margin-top:0in">Duties and Responsibilities</h3>
<p class="gmail-IndentHanger" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "times new roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial">Participates
in conservation projects between RSABG and other government agencies or private
contractors, including seed collecting, seed bulking, seed processing, general
botanical surveys, rare plant inventory and monitoring, invasive species
surveys, plant propagation and maintenance of living plants in RSABG’s nursery.<span> </span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial">Assists
the herbarium curatorial staff with various aspects of herbarium management,
including preparation of plant specimens for inclusion in the herbarium.</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial">Assists
with record keeping and data management.</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial">Identifies
field collections, enters specimen data, and generates specimen labels using
interactive computer-based system.</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial">Assists
in preparation of reports and other documents for field collections and
contract projects for submission to government agencies and contractors.</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial">Assists
conservation staff on various plant conservation projects as directed.</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial">Assists
in supervising and working with volunteers. </span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial">Other
duties as assigned.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:2.7pt"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial">Qualifications:</span></b></p>
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<p class="gmail-NormalNoIndent" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "times new roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial">Coursework
towards a degree in the biological sciences required; Bachelor of Science in
botany, biology, or equivalent environmental science preferred. </span></p>
<p class="gmail-NormalNoIndent" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "times new roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial">Ability
to follow instructions, work successfully with others, and work independently
with minimal supervision is critical. </span></p>
<p class="gmail-NormalNoIndent" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "times new roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial">Strong
writing and verbal skills, the ability to type, and computer skills (word
processing, databases, and simple graphics) are essential. Advanced computer
skills are desirable; familiarity with databases is a plus. </span></p>
<p class="gmail-NormalNoIndent" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "times new roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial">Familiarity
with GIS and/or other mapping software (ArcView, Topo, DeLorme), and a working
knowledge of basic taxonomic principles and characteristics of major plant
families and California flora desired.<span> </span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:2.7pt"><strong><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial">Physical demands</span></strong></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial">Ability
to conduct fieldwork under a variety of environmental conditions is
required.<span> </span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial">Must
have physical strength and endurance sufficient to carry field equipment and
supplies and hike over steep, rugged terrain. </span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial">Ability
to lift 40 lbs is required.</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial">Ability
to hike, walk, and stand for an extended period of time.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:2.7pt;line-height:11.25pt"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Qualified candidates please send cover letter and resume by May 26, 2017 to:</span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:2.7pt;line-height:11.25pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Rancho Santa Ana
Botanic Garden</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:2.7pt;line-height:11.25pt"><b><i><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Attention: Joy England
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:2.7pt;line-height:11.25pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial;color:rgb(51,51,51)">1500 N College Avenue,
Claremont, CA 91711</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:2.7pt;line-height:11.25pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial;color:rgb(51,51,51)">E-mail<span> </span><a href="mailto:jengland@rsabg.org">jengland@rsabg.org</a>
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<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Fax to (909) 626-3489</span>
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