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Yellowstone Wildlife Field Ecology Intern

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Sectors Terrestrial / Aquatic Ecology & Conservation
Location Montana - America North
Type Temporary / Contract / Seasonal
Status Full Time
Level Voluntary & Interns
Deadline 01/02/2013
Company Name Ecology Project
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Description

Yellowstone Wildlife Field Ecology Intern 
Montana, USA

Application period closes February 1, 2013

About Ecology Project International: 
Ecology Project International (EPI) is a non-profit education and conservation organization that offers experiential educational programs to students in a variety of outdoor settings. Students work alongside professional scientists on applied research projects and participate in multi-activity outdoor adventures (camping, whitewater rafting, etc.) in National Parks, forests and nature reserves throughout the western hemisphere.

Description:
Ecology Project International (EPI) is hiring field interns to assist with 5 to 9 day field ecology courses for high school students in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Our programs introduce students to real-world scientific study, raise cultural and ecological awareness, and promote international conservation efforts. Each summer, EPI offers residential ecology courses to U.S. and international high school student groups from June through August in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

During Yellowstone courses, students work with the U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to collect data for wildlife research projects. Students also engage in a hands-on conservation service project with The Nature Conservancy. Additionally, there is time dedicated to exploring Yellowstone National Park and whitewater rafting. For more information please visit http://www.ecologyproject.org.

Field interns guide students in the preparation of all meals in the field, maintain EPI field equipment, transport students, lead students in leadership activities/games, and support field instructors in conducting all courses. As the season progresses, interns will be called upon to provide relevant ecology and science lessons to students.

Responsibilities:

  • Actively participate in all EPI field courses and assume a leadership role on course.
  • Promote and ensure a safe learning/living environment.
  • Enforce EPI policies and guidelines and role-model protected area regulations.
  • Serve as a mentor for students.
  • Support field instructors before, during, and after the field courses.
  • Support field research data collection.
  • Distribute, collect, inventory, and clean equipment.
  • Supervise group cooking and camping chores.
  • Assist in the preparation and closure of each course, as well as the larger program season.
  • Show and maintain and positive attitude.

 

Qualifications:
Required: 
Desire to make a difference in the world;
Enthusiasm for working with student groups in remote areas;
Leadership experience; 
Experience working as part of a team; 
Experience camping and living in outdoors;
Some teaching or mentoring experience, preferably with high school age students;
Minimum 21 years of age.

Preferred:
Knowledge of the Rocky Mountains/Intermountain West, especially the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem; 
Field research experience; 
Undergraduate coursework or bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, environmental science/studies, or related field.

Schedule: 
This is a 14 week position from early June to the end of August. Field interns must participate in a required, unpaid training session held in early June in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Yellowstone Ecology Program Field Interns work primarily in the field during the program season assisting with EPI field courses.

Compensation: 
EPI will provide lodging in Missoula, MT; room and board while on-course; and a stipend of $150 per week worked.

To apply complete the online application at Yellowstone Intern Application.

Questions about this position and/or application can be made to:

Yellowstone Intern Hiring
Attn. Lisa Macki
instructorhiring@ecologyproject.org
(406) 721-8784

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