<div dir="ltr"><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">2014 Whitlock
Internship: Creating an online map of Cape Cod’s natural plant communities </span></b><b><span lang="JA" style="font-family:'MS Gothic'">
</span></b><b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria,serif">The Whitlock Internship provides opportunities for individuals who are
pursuing or have recently earned a graduate level degree. The internship is a
full-time, funded position for 10-12 weeks.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria,serif">Under the supervision of APCC staff, the 2014 Whitlock Intern will create
an online interactive map of natural plant communities on Cape Cod. The map
will be made available online and serve as an update of APCC’s <i>Cape Cod Critical Habitats Atlas</i>, and
ultimately be incorporated into the state of Massachusetts’ natural communities
mapping program.<i></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 12pt 0.5in"><u><span style="font-family:Cambria,serif">Background</span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria,serif">In 1990, APCC published the <i>Cape Cod
Critical Habitats Atlas</i> that identified sensitive habitats and natural
resources on Cape Cod, using a combination of maps and narrative. Since it was
published, new approaches for classifying and understanding habitats have been
developed. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria,serif">Using an approach developed by Massachusetts Natural Heritage and
Endangered Species Program, APCC began mapping natural communities on the Cape as
part of APCC’s plan to update the 1990 Atlas. During 2012 and 2013, APCC
interns mapped plant communities and documented survey locations using a hand-held
GPS. The goal of the project for this year is to create an online, easily
accessible, interactive map of the natural plant communities to raise awareness
of the habitats present, create environmental stewards and to improve natural
resource protection. </span><span lang="JA" style="font-family:'MS Mincho'">
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 12pt 0.5in"><u><span style="font-family:Cambria,serif">Internship Duties</span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria,serif">Develop GIS maps of field-mapped natural plant communities, add and
organize GIS data collected in 2012 and 2013 into our geodatabase, add GIS
datalayers to create an interactive map on ArcGIS online, and test and refine
the online map for ease of use. The deliverables will include detailed work
flow, a brief written report, organized geodatabase and online GIS maps. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 12pt 0.5in"><span style="font-family:Cambria,serif">Qualifications
include the following: </span></p>
<p class="" style="margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-family:Cambria,serif">Earned or pursuing a graduate level degree in geography, planning,
geographic information systems or other related subject.</span></p>
<p class="" style="margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-family:Cambria,serif">Proficient with ArcView, spatial analysis, and geospatial data processing.</span></p>
<p class="" style="margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-family:Cambria,serif">Familiarity with ArcGIS online a big plus.</span></p>
<p class="" style="margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-family:Cambria,serif">Proficiency in Geographic Information System (GIS) applications.</span></p>
<p class="" style="margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-family:Cambria,serif">Proficient with Microsoft Excel.</span></p>
<p class="" style="margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-family:Cambria,serif">Experience with global positioning system (GPS) handheld mapping units, and
map projections. </span></p>
<p class="" style="margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-family:Cambria,serif">Ability to organize information and maintain accurate records. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Cambria,serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Cambria,serif">Housing
is not included in any APCC internship program. APCC will assist interns in
locating housing, but it is ultimately the responsibility of the intern. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Cambria,serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Cambria,serif">Interested
students should submit a resume and letter of interest outlining their
qualifications, relevant coursework and career goals to </span><a href="mailto:info@apcc.org"><span style="font-family:Cambria,serif">info@apcc.org</span></a><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">. </span><span style="font-family:Cambria,serif">For more information,
please visit our website, </span><a href="http://www.apcc.org/"><span style="font-family:Cambria,serif">www.apcc.org</span></a><span style="font-family:Cambria,serif">. Applications received prior to April 4,
2014, will be given preference.</span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-family:Cambria,serif"></span></p></div><div><br></div><br clear="all"><div><div dir="ltr"><div>~~~~~~~</div><div>
Tara Nye</div>Biologist<div>Association to Preserve Cape Cod<br>PO Box 398<br>Barnstable, MA 02630<br>508-362-4226<br><a href="http://www.apcc.org" target="_blank">www.apcc.org</a><br></div></div></div>
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