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Program Intern Summary:
Interns provide support in the areas of Research, Student Programming, and Operations. This includes program delivery, academics, research, group dynamics, logistics, program safety, risk management and site maintenance.
Location:
The SFS Centre for Rainforest Studies, Yungaburra, QLD, Australia
Start Date:
August 25th, 2014
Duration:
1 year
Reports to:
Centre Director
Day to day supervision may be delegated to Student Affairs Manager, Faculty or Site Manager.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Basic Program Support
- Participate in planning activities prior to the program start and in review/analysis following students' departure
- Participate in training activities for new center staff prior to and during the program
- Participate in the orientation and re-entry components of the program presented to students at the beginning and end of each program period
- Assist in organizing the library, teaching aids, research materials and projects, community service projects, recreational activities, and other program activities as requested
- Assist students with academic and research materials and projects
- Organize and prepare support materials for faculty lectures and field trips including slides, photographs, charts, graphs, maps, field samples and equipment
- Assist with administrative or logistical tasks such as data logging, purchasing, keeping inventories, record keeping, and routine maintenance of site and equipment as requested
- Help organize students to perform their required tasks in support of the residential aspects of program, e.g., food preparation, recycling efforts, centre clean-ups, student committees, etc.
- Participate in resolving group management issues and student discipline problems
- Monitor student morale and assist in solving daily problems at the Centre
- Participate in preparation of the Final Reports and other required reports and/or manual revisions
- Assist with other logistical, group management and administrative tasks
- Live on-site for the duration of each program period and take meals with the students
- On a rotating basis, take responsibility for Centre-specific "staff of the day" duties
- Take part in, and occasionally lead, Centre upkeep projects, social and field activities
- Drive standard transmission vehicles as needed
- At all times, work to ensure good relations between the Centre and local community
Safety & Risk Management
- Adhere to, actively model, and enforce all SFS and Centre policies, procedures, and rules
- Participate in the review and revision of Centre Risk Assessment and Management plans
- Recommend and review policies and procedures needed to manage risks
- Know the emergency procedures plan for the Centre, including evacuation plan
- Participate in the safety portions of the on-site orientation and conduct safety briefings for students and/or staff
- Complete Incident Reports when appropriate and contribute to Safety Audits
- Ensure that first aid certifications are kept up to date via periodic courses offered by SFS between program sessions
- Report infractions of Centre rules to the Centre Director
- Maintain the First Aid equipment and help create and document safety procedures
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ability to obtain Australian work authorization required
- B.A./B.S. in field related to research/curriculum focus of Centre
- Experience organizing and facilitating groups
- Clean driving record and ability to operate standard transmission vehicles
- Class D International Drivers Permit prior to the start of the internship
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team member and independently
- Demonstrated commitment to environmental issues
- Willingness to work flexible hours and live on site at the field station with a small team of permanent staff, groups of US undergraduate students and visiting researchers or programs
Preferred Qualifications:
- Successful completion of an SFS or similar international residential program
- Familiarity with MS Word, Excel, Access and statistical software skills
- In country or regional experience
- Advanced medical certifications (WFR, etc.)
Compensation/Benefits
- Stipend
- Emergency medical evacuation and repatriation insurance coverage
Please submit your application and resume online.
Any questions regarding the internship should be directed to jobs@fieldstudies.org. No phone calls please.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
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