Date Submitted: | October 28, 2005 |
Title: | Cumberland Island National Seashore Internship |
Category: | Various |
Name: | Student Conservation Association |
Term Length: | 11/14/2005-2/15/06; Flexible 1 - 2 weeks |
Location: | Cumberland Island is the southern most and largest barrier island in GA encompassing more than 17 miles of beach and over 38000 aches of oak maritime forest salt marsh wetlands and dynamic dune system. The island is generally undeveloped and is only acces |
Degree: | Pursuing a B.S. |
Other: | Require: U.S. citizenship; valid drivers license; ability to work in hot sunny humid environment; good physical condition; recent tetanus shot; ability to work with minimal supervision.
Desire: academic background in natural sciences.
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Misc: | Position Code: CINS15-1 |
Type: | Internship |
Documentation Needed: | Apply online. |
Contact Address: | Student Conservation Association,
PO Box 550,
Charlestown, NH 03603 |
Phone: | 603-543-1700 |
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Description: | May include marking and clearing trail route with power or hand tools restoring eroded sections of trail and improving drainage; removing fallen timber; patrolling trails to assess maintenance needs; building timber bridges; installing signs; determining use levels. May serve as part of a trail crew or individually; may involve camping out in the backcountry 95%. Assist with other natural and cultural resource management operations 5%. |
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Benefits: | Interns will be able to participate in other research and resources management activities as well as other park operations as time permits. TRAINING: Interns will receive on-the-job training from the park on the safe use of power and hand tools. HOUSING D |
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