[SEMCO] Summer Jobs at Waquoit Bay NERR

[laurie tompkins]

Summer Jobs on Cape Cod
Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Management
                                                           
Endangered Shorebird Manager
Manage endangered shorebird monitoring program. Train and coordinate volunteers, conduct educational activities, maintain records, write reports.  Must be able to walk long distances on uneven, sandy terrain.
Requirements: Degree in wildlife biology or related field or equivalent experience. Starting at $400.00 per week; approximately mid-April - Labor Day (pending state funding); Closing Date: February, 2003.

Summer Interpretive Naturalist
Design, publicize and implement interpretive programs, walks and special events for children and adults relating to watersheds, estuaries and related research. Work on special projects.
Requirements: Previous experience in teaching, giving presentations, and interpretive walks; knowledgeable about coastal ecology. Standard First Aid and CPR required.
Starting at $400.00 per week; approximately mid-June to Labor Day;  Closing date: February, 2003.

Island Managers (3)
Serve as information resource for public on 330 acre Washburn Island. Issue permits, maintain campsites and trails and encourage compliance with rules to protect the resource. Give interpretive programs. Patrol the island to monitor endangered species such as Piping Plovers. Island Managers camp on Washburn Island four nights per week and spend one day working at Reserve Headquarters.
Requirements: Applicants must be at least twenty years old and have basic camping skills, experience working with the public and knowledge of coastal ecology. Standard First Aid and CPR are required. Boating experience preferred.
Starting at - $400.00 per week: off island housing and tents provided: two starting in late May; 1 in mid-June to Labor Day  
Closing date: February, 2003.

Summer Science School Directors (2)
Responsible for program planning, teaching and care of children for weeklong sessions of science school for students age 7-14. 
Requirements: Experience working with children, knowledge of coastal environments, First Aid and CPR certification. 
Starting at $400.00-$450 per week depending on experience,
training required in late June);  Closing date: when filled.


To apply
Send resume, cover letter, DEM application form and names and phone numbers of two references to: Program Manager, WBNERR, PO Box 3092, Waquoit, MA 02536.

For more information and a copy of the application form
Visit http://www.waquoitbayreserve.org    email waquoit.bay@state.ma.us or call (508) 457-0495.




Laurie Tompkins
Program Coordinator
Waquoit Bay NERR
P.O. Box 3092
Waquoit MA 02536
Tel. 508-457-0495 x108
Fax 617-727-5537
www.waquoitbayreserve.org