Applied Suburban Ecology Internship – NY
Program Description: The MRGP offers 2 internship positions for undergraduate students interested in the conservation and management of protected areas in urbanizing landscapes. Interns will work alongside staff and graduate students on a variety of research studies including camera trapping and radio-tracking of white-tailed deer, monitoring screech owl populations, amphibian surveys, and more (see www.mianus.org). Interns will also be responsible for assisting high school students conducting ecological studies through our Wildlife Technician Program. Interns will have the opportunity to take 2-3 field trips to institutions such as the American Museum of Natural History for behind the scenes tours. Located in northern Westchester County, the MRGP is one hour north of NYC and one hour south of the Hudson Highlands and Catskill Mountains.
Each internship lasts for a period of 6-8 weeks (June-July). Interns will receive a stipend of $100/week.
Applicant Eligibility: All undergraduate students are eligible to apply. While we do not require applicants to major in a particular discipline, exposure to the fields of ecology or environmental science is helpful. Students must like to work outside, enjoy working both alone and as a member of a team, and demonstrate independent thinking. An off-site apartment is available rent-free; however, interns must have their own vehicle.
Application Process: Please fill-out the application (www.mianus.org) and submit along with 1 letter of recommendation and your CV/resume. Deadline March 15, 2009. Applicants may be contacted for a phone interview. All applicants will be notified of their acceptance by April 15, 2009.
Applications can be submitted by e-mail: mweckel@mianus.org
Questions: Contact Mark Weckel @ 914-234-3455