Carnivore research internship
WOLVERINE TRACKING PROJECT
Wolverine Tracking Project Support Internship, Summer 2021
Dates: Begins June 14, 2021. Ends October 29, 2021. Preference will be given to applicants who can commit to the full duration.
However, if you are a student attending classes in the Fall, the end date is flexible, or you may intern at reduced hours after the start of classes.
Hours: 20-25 hours/week
Application Deadline: May 31, 2021
Apply to: info@cascadiawild.org (see below for instructions)
Cascadia Wild, a Portland-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, seeks an intern to support the operations the Wolverine Tracking Project, a community science project that uses wildlife camera, snow tracking, and scat surveys to monitor rare carnivores and other wildlife in the Mt. Hood National Forest. The intern will gain experience in all aspects of supporting a field-based community science research project, including data processing and analysis, volunteer management, and community outreach. Work will be remote. This internship is unpaid but provides excellent experience in supporting an ongoing wildlife research project, with opportunities to participate in field work and to take most Cascadia Wild classes (in subjects such as wildlife tracking, botany, wilderness navigation, and more) at no cost during the internship, as availability allows.
Duties include
Requirements:
To apply, please email the following to info@cascadiawild.org by May 31, 2021:
Cascadia Wild does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, particularly those from historically underrepresented groups.
Dates: Begins June 14, 2021. Ends October 29, 2021. Preference will be given to applicants who can commit to the full duration.
However, if you are a student attending classes in the Fall, the end date is flexible, or you may intern at reduced hours after the start of classes.
Hours: 20-25 hours/week
Application Deadline: May 31, 2021
Apply to: info@cascadiawild.org (see below for instructions)
Cascadia Wild, a Portland-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, seeks an intern to support the operations the Wolverine Tracking Project, a community science project that uses wildlife camera, snow tracking, and scat surveys to monitor rare carnivores and other wildlife in the Mt. Hood National Forest. The intern will gain experience in all aspects of supporting a field-based community science research project, including data processing and analysis, volunteer management, and community outreach. Work will be remote. This internship is unpaid but provides excellent experience in supporting an ongoing wildlife research project, with opportunities to participate in field work and to take most Cascadia Wild classes (in subjects such as wildlife tracking, botany, wilderness navigation, and more) at no cost during the internship, as availability allows.
Duties include
- Reviewing photos captured by motion-activated cameras to identify wildlife species
- Entering survey and volunteer data into spreadsheets and maps
- Writing weekly newsletters and monthly blog posts, creating social media posts
- Compiling and analyzing collected data for a seasonal review
- Tentative: Assisting in planning and execution of the fall volunteer and member appreciation party
- Additional projects as availability allows
Requirements:
- Interest in or experience with Pacific Northwest wildlife
- Proficiency with spreadsheets, email, electronic file management, and social media
- Ability to carefully follow written documentation, including checklists and procedures
- Ability to review digital photographs for species identification with efficiency and accuracy; training and support in species ID is provided
- Access to a secure computer with internet connection
- Excellent writing ability
- Good communication skills
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Extremely high degree of dependability
To apply, please email the following to info@cascadiawild.org by May 31, 2021:
- your résumé
- a cover letter explaining 1) your interest in this internship and what you hope to gain from it, 2) why you are a good fit to perform the described duties, and 3) your availability to take on a weekly commitment from June 14 - October 29, 2021.
Cascadia Wild does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, particularly those from historically underrepresented groups.
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