<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 2pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><b><u><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calisto MT",serif">Background</span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calisto MT",serif">The Buzzards Bay Coalition is a non profit
environmental advocacy organization focused on the protection, restoration and
sustainable use and enjoyment of Buzzards Bay and its watershed. We pursue our mission to save Buzzards Bay
through research, conservation, education, and advocacy.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calisto MT",serif">Recently documented rapid salt marsh die-off
around Buzzards Bay has motivated the Buzzards Bay Coalition, in partnership
with Buzzards Bay National Estuary Program, Woods Hole Research Center, and
other partners, to begin monitoring salt marsh ecosystems around Buzzards Bay.
Team members acquired funding from the Southeast New England Program to monitor
marsh loss, map current and historic salt marsh extent, and experimentally test
a technique intended to help marshes adapt to sea level rise. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 2pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><b><u><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calisto MT",serif">Position</span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calisto MT",serif">The Buzzards Bay Coalition is seeking energetic
and enthusiastic interns to support its salt marsh monitoring for summer
2020: </span><a href="https://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/about-us/our-team/job-opportunities/" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small">https://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/about-us/our-team/job-opportunities/</a><span style="font-family:"Calisto MT",serif;font-size:11pt"> .</span><span style="font-family:"Calisto MT",serif;font-size:11pt"> </span><span style="font-family:"Calisto MT",serif;font-size:11pt">Interns will perform field surveys
of salt marsh vegetation, fauna, elevation, hydrology, and other ecosystem
characteristics. Interns will also complete laboratory analyses on field
collected samples. Interns will assist with all aspects of the work, including
field surveys, lab analyses, data entry and management. The intern will be
trained to follow specific protocols and must be able to follow directions, pay
attention to detail, and accurately record data. Work schedules will vary from
week to week according to tide and weather conditions.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 2pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><b><u><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calisto MT",serif">Qualifications</span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calisto MT",serif">Interest in the environment, coastal ecology,
and/or water quality protection. Skilled at working both independently and as
part of a team. Some work experience, background, or formal education in
ecology, environmental science, biology, or related field is required, with a
focus on coastal ecosystems preferred. Applicants with experience collecting
environmental field samples and performing laboratory analyses of environmental
samples will be given preference. Experience with data management in
spreadsheet software, and excellent organizational skills required. The intern
must be capable of working up to 8 hours under physical conditions in the field
including heat, humidity, and wet, as well as carrying equipment up to 30
pounds for a mile. Interns will need to have their own reliable transportation
to get to and from field sites.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 2pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><b><u><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calisto MT",serif">Compensation</span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calisto MT",serif">This is a temporary, at-will position for 40
hours per week for 10 weeks over the time period of June 10 to September 18,
2020, with exact start and end dates to be determined. This position will be paid
$13 per hour. If summer housing is needed, Buzzards Bay Coalition may be able
to provide short-term, co-housing accommodations for rent. In your application,
please state if you would be interested. No health insurance or other benefits are
available. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 2pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><b><u><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calisto MT",serif">To
Apply</span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calisto MT",serif">To apply, email a resume including contact
information for three references and a cover letter explaining why you would
like to intern with the Buzzards Bay Coalition, to: Rachel Jakuba, Science Director, at <a href="mailto:jakuba@savebuzzardsbay.org" style="color:blue">jakuba@savebuzzardsbay.org</a>. Application
review will begin March 4, 2020 and position will remain open until filled.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calisto MT",serif"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calisto MT",serif"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calisto MT",serif"><br></span></p><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><font face="times new roman, serif"><b>Alice Besterman, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Researcher</b></font><div><font face="times new roman, serif">Buzzards Bay Coalition | Woods Hole Research Center</font></div><div><font face="times new roman, serif">(508) 999-6363 x 231 (BBC - Mon, Tue)</font></div><div><font face="times new roman, serif">(508) 444-1537 (WHRC - Wed, Thur, Fri)</font></div></div></div></div></div>