2010 Summer Internships at Congaree National Park
Dr. David Shelley, the Education Coordinator, distributed the following
Information on 2010 summer internship opportunities at Congaree National Park.
Internships include a stipend, related training, and free on-site housing.
They are a great way to spend a summer living and working in a National Park
while building professional experience, resumes, and networks.
- Geology (Fluvial Geomorphologist) Intern - This position, which is offered
in partnership with the Geological Society of America's GeoCorps program, will
involve field-intensive research focused on describing, sampling, and
radiocarbon dating of river deposits along the park's boundary. Deadline:
February 1, 2010. For more information or to apply, please see the website
at: http://rock.geosociety.org/g_corps/2010/viewJob.asp?jobID
- Student Conservation Association (SCA) Interns - Congaree National Park is
hosting several interns in partnership with the SCA. The deadline on these is
not fixed, but review of applications will begin soon! Positions including
the following:
- Environmental Education (2 positions) - These interns will help staff a
third year of Junior Ranger Ecology Camp, which is a free, standards-based
program for local rising 5th graders. This would make a great opportunity for
education majors or those with an interest in natural science or outdoor
education. For more information or to apply, please see the website at:
http://www.thesca.org/node/27918
- Invasive Plant Management (2 positions) - These interns will assist with
invasive plant control at Congaree, including mapping, chemical control, and
mechanical control. For more information or to apply, please see the website
at: http://www.thesca.org/node/28100
- Trail Maintenance - This intern will assist park staff with trail
maintenance and other duties. For more information or to apply, please see
the website at: http://www.thesca.org/node/27955
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Jan 12, 2010 by Edward Kujawski
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