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Carnivore Research Support Internship - Remote

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ORGANIZATION: CASCADIA WILD

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Wolverine Tracking Project Carnivore Research Support Internship

Dates:Begins June 14, 2021. Ends October 29, 2021. Preference will be given to applicants who can commit to the full duration.
However, if you are a student attending classes in the Fall, the end date is flexible, or you may intern at reduced hours after the start of classes.
Hours: ​25 hours/week
Application Deadline: May 31, 2021
Apply to: info@cascadiawild.org (see below for instructions)

Cascadia Wild, a Portland-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, seeks an intern to support the operations the Wolverine Tracking Project, a community science project that uses wildlife camera, snow tracking, and scat surveys to monitor rare carnivores and other wildlife in the Mt. Hood National Forest. The intern will gain experience in all aspects of supporting a field-based community science research project, including data processing and analysis, volunteer management, and community outreach. Work will be remote. This internship is unpaid but provides excellent experience in supporting an ongoing wildlife research project, with opportunities to participate in field work and to take most Cascadia Wild classes (in subjects such as wildlife tracking, botany, wilderness navigation, and more) at no cost during the internship, as availability allows.

Duties include

  • Reviewing photos captured by motion-activated cameras to identify wildlife species
  • Entering survey and volunteer data into spreadsheets and maps
  • Writing weekly newsletters and monthly blog posts, creating social media posts
  • Compiling and analyzing collected data for a seasonal review
  • Tentative: Assisting in planning and execution of the fall volunteer and member appreciation party
  • Additional projects as availability allows

Requirements:
  • Interest in or experience with Pacific Northwest wildlife
  • Proficiency with spreadsheets, email, electronic file management, and social media
  • Ability to carefully follow written documentation, including checklists and procedures
  • Ability to review digital photographs for species identification with efficiency and accuracy; training and support in species ID is provided
  • Access to a secure computer with internet connection
  • Excellent writing ability
  • Good communication skills
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Extremely high degree of dependability

To apply, please email the following to info@cascadiawild.org by May 31, 2021:
  • your résumé
  • a cover letter explaining 1) your interest in this internship and what you hope to gain from it, 2) why you are a good fit to perform the described duties, and 3) your availability to take on a weekly commitment from June 14 - October 29, 2021.​
Cascadia Wild does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, particularly those from historically underrepresented groups.

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About CASCADIA WILD

Location:

5431 NE 20TH AVE, PORTLAND, OR 97211, US

Mission Statement

Cascadia Wild is a Portland-based nonprofit dedicated to connecting people with the natural world. We do this by teaching naturalist skills, creating meaningful interactions with local natural areas, and providing stewardship opportunities for serving the wildlife, forests, and land of the Pacific Northwest.

Description

Our largest program is a long-term community science project called the Wolverine Tracking Project, in which volunteers help survey for wolverine, Sierra Nevada red fox, gray wolf, and Pacific marten in Mt Hood National Forest. Participants learn about wildlife while at the same time contributing to an increased understanding of the wildlife on Mt Hood. Three different types of surveys are done: snow tracking, in which highly trained volunteers look for footprints in the snow; camera surveys, in which volunteers maintain baited trail cameras to detect wildlife, and scat surveys, in which volunteers hike trails to search for scat.

Cascadia Wild also offers programs in animal tracking, wild plant foraging, and wilderness survival. We combine modern ecology with the ancient practices of living with nature, to help people develop healthier relationships with the natural environment and with their community.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Community
Environment
Animals, Community, Environment

WHEN

Tue Apr 20, 2021 - Mon May 31, 2021

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.

DATE POSTED

April 20, 2021

SKILLS

  • Environmental Science
  • Research
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Internet Research
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • STEM

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • 20-25 hours/week. Internship will run June 14-October 29, 2021

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