The Chicago Botanic Garden, in partnership with the National Park Service, is offering a 5 month paid internship at Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve in Copper Center, Alaska. Duration: 5/21-10/19 (negotiable) v A bachelors degree is required, but no other experience is necessary other than interest in plants and resource management. v This is an opportunity to work in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve this summer and into the fall, when work could be performed in the Anchorage Regional Office if desired. v The focus of the internship is invasive plant management, including inventory, control, monitoring, native plant seed collection, and education, with considerable time searching for and mapping plants using a Trimble GPS unit. In the fall, the focus will shift to data management, and creative projects will be encouraged. v The park botanist will serve as a mentor for the intern, and the invasive plant program manager would serve as mentor in Anchorage. v Housing will be provided by the park except in Anchorage. v The intern will be based at park headquarters (Copper Center, near Glenallen) but will spend most of the summer traveling within the park. v A three day training will be held in Anchorage from 5/22-24 for all those working on this issue in Alaskas National Parks. v A round trip plane ticket or other travel expenses from your home to Alaska will be provided for by the Chicago Botanic Garden A personal vehicle is required due to the location of the internship. US citizens and candidates who currently hold a visa to work in the States may apply. Please submit your resume and letter of interest to Kristen Kordecki at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please ask 2 referees to send a letter of recommendation to the same email Please have your official transcripts sent to: Chicago Botanic Garden Kristen Kordecki 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, IL 60022
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