The Nature Conservancy’s GLOBE (Growing Leaders on Behalf of the Environment) summer internship program hires undergraduate students, graduate students, or recent college graduates (2016, 2017, and 2018) to fill paid internship positions during a 10-week summer internship. Our mission is to provide a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between academics and the real-world conservation work that contributes to the health and sustainability of our world. The GLOBE Program recruits individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences who are interested in contributing to our conservation goals in various fields. The GLOBE Program offers a structured orientation, professional training, network opportunities, mentoring program, and real work experience.
2018 will be the 6th year the Rhode Island Chapter has been a part of the GLOBE Summer Internship Program. The Block Island office has been around for 26 years and is an excellent example of community based conservation. One of the most important ecological features of the island is the Great Salt Pond. Six years ago, we decided that we needed to better understand and protect this resource. We have designed a monitoring program to give us this information. The Block Island office is looking to hire two (2) Great Salt Pond interns that will provide vital assistance to ensure this work is done and done right. Specifically, the interns will be responsible for assisting in all facets of the Great Salt Pond monitoring program. From Data collection to entering the analysis.
These projects include juvenile fish seining, enhanced fish survey, water quality, video survey, invert survey, salt marsh survey and much more. This work would not happen without the GLOBE interns. They are also a part of a large team of youth working for TNC on the island (LEAF (high school summer interns), seasonal assistants, youth conservation league, and volunteers).
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE
- Responsible for assisting in all facets of the Great Salt Pond monitoring program
- Data collection to entering to analysis
- Projects include juvenile fish seining, enhanced fish survey, water quality, video survey, invert survey, and much more.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid driver’s license and compliance with Conservancy’s Auto Safety Program (see Auto Safety Policy section)
- Experience with scientific research
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and deadlines
- Willingness to work with minors and ability to meet internal Youth Safety qualification standards. To be Youth Qualified, one must 1) consent to and successfully complete a background screening; 2) sign the Commitment to Youth Safety; and, 3) complete two online courses (approximately 30 minutes each) through Learn@TNC
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Completion of The Nature Conservancy’s LEAF Internship Program
- Training of New England fish and systems
- Experience working independently and meet deadlines
- Strong organizational skills
- CPR/First Aid certification
- Boating experience
- Lifeguard certification
- $12.50/per hour (undergrads) and $14.50/per hour (graduate and recently graduated level students)
- This is a full-time, temporary internship position with a 10-week term of June 4 – August 10, 2018.
- Housing is provided for the summer
INTERN SELECTION PROCESS
- Applications will be screened for eligibility, qualifications and experience level related to the project;
- Applicants will be notified of next steps in the process (within 3 weeks after the posting date ends)
- 2-3 telephone interviews will be conducted for selected applicants;
- Additional information may be required before making a final decision;
- All applicants will be notified of final selection by late-March