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Description
Habitat Restoration Team Internship, Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Position: Mid-August/September 2006 (flexible start date)
The Habitat Restoration Team is a National Park Service volunteer program established in 1988. HRT's goal is to engage the community members to help preserve, restore and maintain the natural diversity and beauty of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, located just north of San Francisco.
HRT's main focus is to control invasive non-native plants and restore native plant communities north of the Golden Gate Bridge. This work is accomplished through the weekly participation of many volunteers. The internship involves weekly participation in the volunteer program in Tennessee Valley native plant nursery and the Sunday restoration workdays located in the Marin Headlands. The internship also involves the seasonal volunteer Invasive Plant Patrol Program conducted throughout the park.
Responsibilities
* Leading and conducting invasive plant control work
* Planning and assisting with leading of volunteer workdays
* Training new volunteers in plant identification and control methods
* Assisting with propagation and collection of native plant material
* Producing the quarterly volunteer newsletter
* Conducting nursery and tool maintenance
* Record keeping and updating the field work database
Qualifications
* Strong commitment to the preservation and protection of native plant and wildlife communities on public lands
* Education or experience in biological sciences particularly plant biology, ecology or horticulture
* Experience working with groups and the desire and ability to supervise, train and inspire others
* Ability to work outdoors in varying climate, on steep slopes and carry up to 40 lbs
* Ability to obtain CA driver's license and a safe driving record
Compensation
This is a full time position with dorm-style housing and stipend of $75/week. The work schedule is Sunday - Thursday, 40 hours/week. Six months to one year commitment.
Contact: Please email resume and cover letter. Call for more info.
Deadline: July 31, 2006