[RWG] Plant Conservation Internship at Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden

[Riibe, Lindsey]

Please spread the word, this position is open for applications starting
today.  -Joy England, RSABG

*TITLE:*                         *Plant Conservation Intern*

*DEPARTMENT:*           Conservation

*STATUS:*                     Full-Time (10 weeks)

*REPORTS TO: *Director of Conservation Programs

*Position Overview:*

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).

*Educational Workshops*

   - California Plant Diversity and Climate Change
   - Field Techniques and Plant Identification
   - Seed Conservation
   - Conservation Genetics
   - Horticulture and restoration
   - Career Panel


Duties and Responsibilities

·       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.

·       Assists the herbarium curatorial staff with various aspects of
herbarium management, including preparation of plant specimens for
inclusion in the herbarium.

·       Assists with record keeping and data management.

·       Identifies field collections, enters specimen data, and generates
specimen labels using interactive computer-based system.

·       Assists in preparation of reports and other documents for field
collections and contract projects for submission to government agencies and
contractors.

·       Assists conservation staff on various plant conservation projects
as directed.

·       Assists in supervising and working with volunteers.

·       Other duties as assigned.



*Qualifications:*



·       Coursework towards a degree in the biological sciences required;
Bachelor of Science in botany, biology, or equivalent environmental science
preferred.

·       Ability to follow instructions, work successfully with others, and
work independently with minimal supervision is critical.

·       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.

·       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.



*Physical demands*

·       Ability to conduct fieldwork under a variety of environmental
conditions is required.

·       Must have physical strength and endurance sufficient to carry field
equipment and supplies and hike over steep, rugged terrain.

·       Ability to lift 40 lbs is required.

·       Ability to hike, walk, and stand for an extended period of time.







*Qualified candidates please send cover letter and resume by May 26, 2017
to:*



Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden

*Attention: Joy England  *

1500 N College Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711

E-mail  jengland at rsabg.org
Fax to (909) 626-3489








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