Summer Jobs / Internships

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Student Internship (Summer) Park Ranger Colorado 11/9/2009 +
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Organization:Rocky Mountain National Park, National Park Service

Location:Estes Park, Colorado

Job Description:

Summer  2010
June 6- August 21
Do you enjoy interacting with park visitors and assisting them in understanding and appreciating the park’s natural and cultural resources while living and working in a beautiful mountain setting?  As an interpretive intern you would gain experience in presenting thematic interpretative programs, operating visitor centers, and gain knowledge on a variety of topics including wildlife biology, botany, forest ecology, geology, and history and park management. Applicants will be ranked according to their knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas: Ability to work with all age groups, ability to communicate effectively, both speaking and writing, Experience or interest in interpretation and/or environmental education, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and skill in enthusiastically sharing knowledge with others

Applicants must be college students or recent graduates majoring in the natural or physical sciences, communication, education, natural science interpretation, recreation and resources management or related a field. In our training we use the NPS Interpretive Development Program.

AREA INFORMATION
Rocky Mountain National Park is located 70 miles northwest of Denver and consists of 415 square miles of high mountain scenery carved and sculpted by glaciers.  There are two sides to RMNP, the east (Estes Park) side and the west (Grand Lake) side.  Check our website: www.nps.gov/romo for more area information.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
East Side Internships duties:
The interpretation staff interacts directly with park visitors. Upon completion of training, the job consists of:
•Researching, preparing, and presenting four different interpretive programs
•Being able to talk about the current issues in the park in a professional manner.
•Providing information to individuals while hiking trails
•Answering questions at visitor centers
•Work with park volunteers, seasonal and permanent staff including communicating well with supervisors.  
•Experience two career days to learn about other park operations.
      
West Side (Summer) SCA positions:
The west side hires two summer intern positions through the Student Conservation Association (www.thesca.org). Dates of Service
•The summer SCA’s  runs from Late May to mid-August
       
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS               
•Possess a valid driver’s license
•Be able to walk over rocky terrain
•Wear the approved NPS uniform (brown pants, tan shirt and NPS Volunteer cap) and observe the same personal appearance standards required of NPS rangers
•Public speaking ability and ability to communicate well with the public and park staff.

BENEFITS
•Participate in Interpretive training and learn visitor center operations
•Opportunities for cross-training with other park divisions
•Upon completion of the program, interns will have received the equivalent of a season's experience working for the National Park Service which could be of benefit in applying for future jobs
•Government housing is available at no cost to the intern
•A  weekly stipend of $225.00  for an 11 week assignment
•A uniform reimbursement of $20/per pair of trousers, up to two pair
•Interns are covered for injuries and liability while on duty by the Federal Workers Compensation Act and Tort Claims Act

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
DEADLINES – Applications must be on site by these dates:
•SUMMER—February 15

Mail the following:
•Cover letter stating your reason for applying and what you hope to achieve from the internship
•Dates of availability
•Detailed resume listing education, work experience and other interests
•Three references, preferably with e-mail addresses
•College transcript (unofficial or official)

For East side positions, mail to:                
Sue Langdon
Interpretive Internship Coordinator
Rocky Mountain National Park   
Estes Park, CO 80517           

Required Education:

Applicants must be college students or recent graduates majoring in the
natural or physical sciences, communication, education, natural science
interpretation, recreation and resources management or related a field.
In our training we use the NPS Interpretive Development Program.

Skills:

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS               
•Possess a valid driver’s license
•Be able to walk over rocky terrain
•Wear the approved NPS uniform (brown pants, tan shirt and NPS
Volunteer cap) and observe the same personal appearance standards
required of NPS rangers
•Public speaking ability and ability to communicate well with the public and park staff.

Salary:

Government housing is available at no cost to the intern
•A  weekly stipend of $225.00  for an 11 week assignment
•A uniform reimbursement of $20/per pair of trousers, up to two pair
•Interns are covered for injuries and liability while on duty by the Federal Workers Compensation Act and Tort Claims Act


Apply By:2/15/2010

Phone:970-586-1358

Email:Sue_Langdon@nps.gov

Mailing:

Rocky Mountain National Park


1000 Hwy 36


Estes Park, Colorado 80517


Posted By: Darrell

Volunteer positions Multiple States 11/2/2009 +
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short and longer term Volunteers In Parks opportunities are available and are a great way to see what we do and get some experience.

http://gcvolunteers.org/


Apply By:2/2/2010

Other internships Multiple States 11/2/2009 +
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(stipend) – look for internships at the park through the Grand Canyon Association, the Ecological Monitoring & Assessment Program & Foundation, and Northern Arizona University.

http://www.grandcanyon.org/

http://www.emaprogram.com/index.asp


Apply By:2/2/2010

SCA internships Multiple States 11/2/2009 +
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(stipend) – frequently check out the Student Conservation Association’s website for internships at Grand Canyon, both individual positions and corps team opportunities.

These start throughout the year and last from three months to a year.

http://www.thesca.org/


Apply By:2/2/2010

Crew Members Multiple States 11/2/2009 +
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(GS-5 pay rate) – look for openings on USAJOBS soon for several openings for crew members on the invasive plant crew, the restoration crew and the nursery crew, working from about mid-March or mid-May through late summer.

Need at least 24 semester hours of natural science coursework.

http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/

 


Apply By:2/2/2010

Biological Science Aid Louisiana 10/26/2009 +
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Organization:US Fish and Wildlife Service

Location:Marksville, Louisiana

Job Description:

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s mission is the protection, conservation and enhancement of fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats. We are currently hiring for our Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP) which introduces talented students to the advantages and challenges of working for the Service and provides opportunities for students to combine academic study with on-the-job work experience.

Temporary position for Summer 2010 (approximately 14 weeks) at Grand Cote National Wildlife Refuge, Marksville, Louisiana.

Responsibilities will include wood duck banding and nest box monitoring and maintenance; water level monitoring and manipulation; herbicide treatments in lakes, waterways, and around refuge facilities; construction and maintenance of refuge facilities and equipment; computer data entry; and other duties as assigned.

Housing is not provided.

Required Education:

Applicants must be accepted for enrollment, or enrolled, as a degree-seeking student (diploma, certificate, etc) in an accredited technical or vocational school, 2 year or 4 year college or university, graduate or professional school and have a 2.0 GPA. If the student is enrolled, they must be taking at least a half-time course load as defined by the school.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old, and possess a valid driver’s license.

Skills:

Applicant must be able and willing to work in difficult field conditions (biting insects, hot weather), be self-motivated, possess a strong work ethic, able to work independently, and have excellent communication and organizational skills.

Salary:

GS-1 to GS-3 ($ 9.00/hour - $12.00/hour). Pay is based on the duties to be performed and the qualifications of the student.


Apply By:12/31/2009

Contact:Mindy Gautreaux

Phone:(318) 253-4238

Mailing:

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Central Louisiana NWR Complex
Attn: Mindy Gautreaux
401 Island Road
Marksville, LA 71351


Posted By: EF

2010 Lloyd Noble Scholars in Agriculture Internships Multiple States 10/14/2009 +
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2010 Lloyd Noble Scholars in Agriculture Internships

Enclosed is a program poster for the 2010 Lloyd Noble Scholars in Agriculture program.

This newly created program offers internships in agriculture to college students with at least a junior level classification.

The Noble Foundation Agricultural Division offers educational opportunities in its core areas of expertise: animal science and livestock management, agricultural economics, agronomy, horticulture, range management, soils and crops, and wildlife and fisheries. This program provides students the opportunity to work directly with a team of consultants and research scientists in the development and implementation of farm- and ranch-based consultation and research.


Apply By:12/15/2009

Mailing:

Visit our program Web page at www.noble.org/AgIntem.