The Conservation and Land Management Internship Program is a partnership between the Chicago Botanic Garden, the US Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service. We are currently looking to fill this position as soon as a qualified candidate is found, so we suggest if you are interested you don't delay.
The successful candidate will conduct grazing monitoring in habitat occupied by the Federally Threatened plant species Silene spaldingii. They will assist with re-inventory on parcels that have not been surveyed for 10 years or longer, and demographic monitoring of Silene spaldingii sites. Skills needed for this work include using GPS devices, ability to identify vascular plants using a dichotomous key, and ability to learn monitoring protocols. In addition, skills in data collection and record maintenance are needed. The selectee will need to be able to hike in rough terrain and be willing and able to work alone in the field, once trained. Secondary tasks include wildland seed collection and plant nursery work. There may also be opportunities to assist with various wildlife surveys throughout the field season. For more information and directions to apply, please visit our website: http://www.chicagobotanic.org/research/training/clm_internship/apply