Chicago Botanic Gardens Conservation and Land Management Internship Program in collaboration with the Bureau of Land Management National Park Service and US Forest Service Would you like to gain hands-on experience through a paid internship in conservation biology and natural resource management? · 80 five-month paid internships for outstanding college graduates · Working with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National Park Service (NPS) and US Forest Service (USFS) predominantly in the western states · Intern duties may include:
o Plant and animal monitoring and mapping o Endangered species reintroduction o Invasive species management o Geographic data acquisition and analysis o Biological assessments, sensitive species lists and conservation plans o Fire ecology o Land use planning o Archaeology-related activities o Recreation areas management o Rangeland assessments o Seed collection · $750 / pay period (every 2 weeks) · How to apply: o Send a letter of interest and resume to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please ask two referees to send a letter or recommendation to the same email. Send an official school transcript to the address below. Open until all positions are filled. o Internships begin in June and last for 5 months o A personal vehicle is necessary for this internship o International applicants must have a visa authorized for employment in the USA. o Candidates must hold a BS or BA in ecology, plant biology, wildlife biology or related field · Pending funding, an optional extension may be offered to selected interns for an additional 5-month internship with the Department of Conservation and Environment (DEC) in Western Australia. Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, IL 60022 --------------------------------- Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos.