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We expect three 12-month internships to become available in late 2010 (October, November, December) in the Presidio of San Francisco. Please forward to anyone who might be interested! Background The Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) is the world's largest urban park, spanning over 70,000 acres of the San Francisco Bay Area. Much of the park's land was once under military or private use, and a thriving community-based program is facilitating ecosystem recovery of damaged habitat in the park's remaining natural areas. In the Presidio of San Francisco, the National Park Service, the Presidio Trust and the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy support natural areas management through the collaborative Presidio Park Stewards program. This program works with the community to plant native species, remove invasive vegetation, and monitor habitat restoration projects. Intern Responsibilities/Duties: Work with Presidio Natural Resources Staff to address invasive species management issues. Provide volunteer supervision and leadership during community work days. Educate students and community volunteers, through public and school programs, in ecological restoration concepts and techniques. Perform the role of "site steward" for a selected natural area, coordinating all related natural resources activities. Research land use history and other information relevant to restoration site management. Participate in the monitoring of rare and endangered plant species. Help coordinate the planting of native species when necessary. Record all work performed using a variety of methods, from notes on paper to database entry. Implement an independent project to further the goals of the program Minimum Qualifications: Familiarity with plants and nature. Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and age groups. The ability to carry out projects with a minimum of direct day-to-day supervision. The ability to do rigorous field work, especially weeding, often in harsh weather conditions. Desired Qualifications: A background in one or more of the following: ecology, environmental studies, or a related field. An appreciation of, and enthusiasm for, native California plants and ecological communities. In interest in participating in a collective management structure and creative decision-making process. Terms Position is for 6 months Housing in the Park is provided, if necessary; Interns receive a daily expense stipend of $25 Work Schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30 AM to 5 PM To apply or for more information Send your resume to: Mark Frey; mf...@presidiotrust.gov by Monday September 20th. Thank You, Mark Frey Supervisory Ecologist Presidio Trust 415-561-4148
