Turtle Island Restoration Network’s California-based initiative, the Salmon Protection and Watershed Network (SPAWN), protects endangered, wild Coho salmon and the ecosystems they need to survive in West Marin County, California.
This is a four-month position, beginning ASAP, but by December 1st.
SPAWN is seeking a residential or non-residential intern to assist staff with spawning salmon surveys and monitoring programs in the Lagunitas Creek Watershed. Under supervision from SPAWN staff, the Salmonid Monitoring Intern will be responsible for assisting with spawning salmon surveying and monitoring, data collection and entry, report writing, as well as gathering and organizing research materials and equipment. The intern will gain technical skills in research and monitoring of an endangered species from SPAWN staff and related agencies.
This is a full-time position Tuesday-Saturday. Work will be primarily outdoors (all weather conditions) and may be around poison oak and ticks
Assisting with surveying spawning coho and other salmonid species over the rain/spawning season, generally December through Feb or March.
Data collection and entry
Report writing
Organizing and gathering biological research equipment
We also encourage each intern to pursue a project of their choice! Past projects have focused on environmental education, plant propagation techniques, plant-wildlife interactions, and improving nursery operation.
Experience in fisheries biology/ecology
Experience collecting, entering, and organizing biological monitoring data
Experience with Microsoft Access and Excel
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively to members of the public
Ability to work independently and organize oneself
Ability to use PC or Mac proficiently
Driver’s license (own vehicle a plus)
Ability to project a positive image with community
Organization skills with attention to detail
Salary: Unpaid.
Location: This position is located at our headquarters in Olema, California, with housing in Lagunitas.
Starting Time: This is a four-month position, beginning around December 1st.
Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week) Tuesday-Saturday.
Benefits: Coed housing is provided in a furnished house that features shared bedrooms, bathrooms and living spaces. The intern house is located five miles from our headquarters in a redwood forest, adjacent to State and National Parklands just 25 miles north of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge. You will also have the opportunity to volunteer at the local food bank in exchange for weekly groceries.
We are happy to work with academic departments to ensure the internship meets requirements for academic credit.
Please send a resume and cover letter to Todd Steiner at tsteiner@tirn.net.
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