Position Begins: June 1, 2011
Position Ends: November 30, 2011
Posting Ends: April 1, 2011
Compensation: $2,000/month stipend plus travel expenses
Description:
The Conservation Research Center of Teton Science Schools is accepting applications for Water Quality Monitoring interns to be located at WY Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) field offices in Cheyenne and Sheridan, Wyoming. One intern in each location will assist DEQ staff in conducting watershed monitoring and evaluation. This is a great opportunity to acquire professional experience in an environmental field. Internship will require day and overnight travel to field sites. Anticipate a 40-50 hour work week. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. Start and end dates may be flexible.
Qualifications:
• Able to hike/walk in rugged terrain with a variety of weather conditions
• Any combination of training/experience equivalent to a BS in environmental engineering, geology, hydrology, chemistry, range management, biology, soil science, or related fields
• Knowledge of basic principles of GIS, water quality, aquatic biology, and surveying are beneficial but not required
Bullet Pointed Responsibilities:
• Assist with watershed monitoring and evaluation
• Travel to field sites to conduct work
• Other duties as assigned
Teton Science Schools’ Conservation Research Center was formed in response to the growing need in Jackson Hole and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem for responsible conservation and land stewardship. In our work, we seek a reasonable balance between wildlife and people to develop resource management strategies and models that other western communities can follow.
http://www.tetonscience.org/index.cfm?id=conservation_research_center
Teton Science Schools are an equal opportunity employer with a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Successful applicant(s) will be required to pass a background check, driving check, and drug screening.
Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for 3 references to Human Resources by email: employment@tetonscience.org. List “DEQ Water Quality Intern” in the email subject line.
