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1 person is interested
Internship: Herring Monitoring Program Coordinator
ORGANIZATION: Mystic River Watershed Association
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1 person is interested
Deadline for application: January 19, 2016
The Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) seeks a Herring Monitoring Program Coordinator to assist in a scientific study on river herring populations from March 1 st to July 1 st, 2016.
The Herring Monitoring Program Coordinator will assist in the volunteer-run Herring Monitoring Program that gathers data on one of the most significant spawning runs for river herring in Massachusetts. The program is designed to collect data on the presence, absence and temporal data that yields valuable information on population size and health. The intern will also learn about efforts that a watershed association undertakes to advocate for habitat and water quality improvements.
The coordinator manages all aspects of the program, including interacting with staff and coordinating more than 70 volunteer monitors. This includes regular email communication, training volunteers and scheduling monitoring time slots. Other duties include herring monitoring at the Upper Mystic Lake Dam in Medford and conducting public outreach and data entry. The intern may also develop education and outreach materials for the program and assist in the recruitment of volunteers for the program.
The intern will work both in and out of the Arlington-based office, and must be able to work independently and as a team member. Experience in public speaking, Microsoft Excel and strong organizational skills are required. This is a part-time position, approximately 15-20 hours per week. The candidate should be available remotely 4-5 days per week, including occasional weekend work.
An interest in science, environmental education and advocacy is encouraged. Having reliable transportation is preferred and mileage will be reimbursed. Candidates must be 16 years of age or older. Exact dates can be flexible depending on the candidate. This is an unpaid position.
If interested, please send your letter of interest and resume to HMInternship@MysticRiver.org. No phone calls please.
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About Mystic River Watershed Association
Location:
20 Academy St. Suite 306, Arlington, MA 02476, US
Mission Statement
The Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) was founded in 1972 to protect and restore natural resources in the 22-community watershed. MyRWA accomplishes this work through the efforts of professional staff and thousands of volunteers working together on a project-by-project basis.
MyRWA mission is to protect and restore the Mystic River, its tributaries and watershed lands for the benefit of present and future generations and to celebrate the value, importance and great beauty of these natural resources.
Description
The Mystic River Watershed encompasses 76 square miles, half a million inhabitants, and 22 communities, in whole or in part. It extends from the headwaters of the Aberjona River in suburban Reading to the heavily urban/industrial communities bordering Boston Harbor.
Communities in the watershed include the following: Arlington, Melrose, Belmont, Reading, Revere, Charlestown, E. Boston, Somerville, Burlington, Stoneham, Cambridge, Wakefield, Chelsea, Watertown, Everett, Wilmington, Lexington, Winchester, Malden, Winthrop, Medford, and Woburn.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
20 Academy St. Suite 306Arlington, MA 02476
DATE POSTED
December 15, 2015
SKILLS
- Public Speaking
- Project Management
- People Skills
- Environmental Education
- Environmental Policy
- Habitat Restoration
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- 15 hours per week