[ES_JOBS_NET] Coastal Waterbird Education Intern - Boston Harbor

[Melanie Garate]

Coastal Waterbird Education Intern - Boston Harbor
Location: Boston, MA
Sanctuary: Long Pasture

Mass Audubon is seeking to fill a seasonal Education Intern position to assist in the design and implementation of programs for youth, families, and adults focused on the biology, monitoring, management and protection of coastal birds and other natural resources.  Time may be used to assist with the coordination, preparation, and marketing of these educational programs and special events.  For more information, visit www.massaudubon.org/cwp<http://www.massaudubon.org/cwp>.

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Coastal Waterbird Program - Mass Audubon<http://www.massaudubon.org/cwp>
www.massaudubon.org
Mass Audubon's Coastal Waterbird Program is one of the most effective entities working to protect coastal birds and barrier beaches in North America.


Position based at:

  *   Boston Harbor (sites based primarily in Winthrop, Revere and Hingham, MA)

Qualifications

  *   Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a strong interest in wildlife management and conservation biology
  *   Applicants should have good communication (oral, written) skills
  *   Must be able to work long hours outside in all weather conditions and be able to lift and carry up to 40lbs across varied and sandy terrain
  *   Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and irregular hours (dependent upon wildlife and weather)
  *   Must have access to a vehicle for daily driving between sites
  *   Preference will be given to applicants pursuing a career/degree in wildlife biology/management, ecology, zoology, environmental science, biology, or related field, however all are encouraged to apply
  *   Must pass a background records check (CORI, SORI and driver’s)

Compensation and Benefits

This is an unpaid internship.

For more information, visit www.massaudubon.org/cwp<http://www.massaudubon.org/cwp>

[http://www.massaudubon.org/var/ezdemo_site/storage/images/media/departments/bird-conservation/images/banded-plover-at-barneys-joy-beach/149234-1-eng-US/banded-plover-at-barneys-joy-beach.jpg]<http://www.massaudubon.org/cwp>

Coastal Waterbird Program - Mass Audubon<http://www.massaudubon.org/cwp>
www.massaudubon.org
Mass Audubon's Coastal Waterbird Program is one of the most effective entities working to protect coastal birds and barrier beaches in North America.

Additional Comments

Commitment: A minimum of 8 weeks (including most weekends and the 4th of July holiday), beginning no later than mid-June 2017.  Trainees should expect to commit to a maximum of 35 hours per week.

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter (specify position(s) for which you are applying and dates of availability), resume and list of three references via email to:

Melanie Garate
mgarate at massaudubon.org<mailto:mgarate at massaudubon.org>
Job# 2494



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Melanie Gárate

Education Specialist, Coastal Waterbird Program

Massachusetts Audubon Society

781.330.5485

mgarate at massaudubon.org



"The sea, once it casts its spell, holds us in its net of wonder forever." - Jacques Yves Cousteau


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