www.mianus.org 167 Mianus River Road Bedford, NY 10506 914-234-3455

College Internship in Suburban Ecology

Mianus River Gorge

Program Description: Mianus River Gorge, a conservation organization and 800-acre nature preserve in southern New York, offers 8 week summer internships for college students interested in the conservation of natural areas in urbanizing landscapes.

·  Stipend: $100/week or combination of school credit and stipend (depending on university requirements).

·  Internships last for a period of 8 weeks (June – July). Longer internships may be available upon request. Internships typically run from June to July, but some flexibility is available.

·  We generally give preference to local students or those that can commute, as summer housing is not always guaranteed. We still encourage students from outside our region to apply as we may be able to secure housing.

·  Each intern will work alongside Gorge staff and graduate students on a variety of projects including wildlife monitoring, non-native species management, and GIS applications.

·  Interns will work with and supervise high school students in our authentic research program (Wildlife Technician Program).

·  We work with our interns to provide a learning experience that fits their interests and long-term educational goals.

·  Projects for 2015 include:

o  Monitoring coyotes and other wildlife in NYC

o  Vegetation sampling, monitoring, and restoration

o  Monitoring box and wood turtle nesting areas

o  Assist on an ongoing stream salamander population genetics study

o  Mapping of priority management areas via GIS

o  Data management and analysis on numerous long-term projects

Applicant Eligibility

·  All undergraduate students are eligible to apply. We do not require applicants to major in a particular discipline; however, exposure to the fields of ecology, environmental science, or geography is encouraged.

·  Interns must be self-motivated and work well in groups settings.

·  Applicants should be prepared for strenuous work outdoors (e.g. field research and land management projects) as well as perform indoor work when necessary (e.g. data entry and GIS projects).

Mianus River Gorge
College Internship in Suburban Ecology (2015)
Application
Deadline: March 15, 2015
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Please attach the following:

1. Cover letter introducing yourself and explaining your interests, why you would like to intern at MRG, and how your personal values align with MRG's mission.

2. Resume or C.V. detailing relevant job or volunteer experience, education including relevant coursework, and any other noteworthy personal details.

3. Letter of reference from a professional or academic advisor, mentor, or supervisor.

Application packets (this form + the three items above) can be e-mailed to (preferred) or mailed to:

Mianus River Gorge

167 Mianus River Rd

Bedford, NY 10506

Please contact Chris Nagy () with any questions. More info is available at www.mianus.org