The Trustees of Reservations · 1 day ago
Coastal Ecology Intern
Ipswich, MA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$16.50/hr - $16.50/hrThe Trustees of Reservations is Massachusetts' premier conservation and preservation organization, dedicated to protecting special places for future generations. As a Coastal Ecology Intern, you will assist with monitoring and collecting data for large-scale salt marsh restoration efforts on the North Shore of Massachusetts, gaining meaningful experience in coastal ecology.
Communities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Conduct bird surveys to document habitat quality and use on more than 300 acres of salt marsh including:
Surveys of breeding birds with a focus on saltmarsh sparrows following established monitoring protocols (i.e., SHARP)
Monitoring tern foraging activity
Monitoring non-breeding bird use within salt marsh restoration areas and coordinate volunteer participation as time allows
Documenting habitat characteristics for saltmarsh sparrow nest sites
Collect data for breeding mosquitoes on 90 acres of salt marsh
Collect data on salt marsh restoration projects including ditch remediation, runnels, nesting islands and marsh pools
Qualification
Required
Coursework in wildlife biology, ecology, zoology, environmental science, or related field
Strong verbal and written communication skills
The ability to work alone in the field or remotely as well as with volunteers and the public on occasion
Ability to work outdoors daily, and at times, under rigorous conditions
Ability to perform physically strenuous duties, such as hiking up to several miles throughout a day
Ability to lift/carry up to 30 pounds
Ability to occasionally work some weekends, holidays, and irregular hours (depending upon wildlife, weather, tides and contractor availability)
A valid driver's license and transportation to sites
Current authorization to work in the United States - a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment
A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check
Preferred
Experience conducting marsh-nesting bird surveys
Experience with biological data collection and management
Experience with GPS navigation
Experience working with volunteers and/or citizen science programs
Benefits
Sick Time: 40 hours of paid sick time upfront.
Reciprocity: Employees have access to free and discounted admission and membership to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions.
Discounts: Enjoy free entry to all Trustees properties, discount event tickets, and discounted merchandise at our stores and on stays at our inns.
Company
The Trustees of Reservations
Founded by landscape architect Charles Eliot in 1891, The Trustees has, for more than 125 years, been a catalyst for important ideas, endeavors, and progress in Massachusetts.
Founded in 1891
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Katie Theoharides
President and CEO
christine morin
Chief Operating Officer
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