[SEMCO] Summer employment at WBNERR

[Tompkins, Laurie (DCR)]

Summer Jobs on Cape Cod

Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation

Falmouth & Mashpee, Massachusetts

**Some Dormitory Housing Available




 

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 28, 2005.

 

 

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; starting date TBD- May/ June to Labor Day;
Closing date: February 28, 2005.

 

 

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 per week: off island housing and tents provided: two
starting in late May; 1 in mid-June to Labor Day. Closing date: February 28,
2005

 

 

Summer Science School Directors (2)

Responsible for program planning, teaching and care of children for five
week long 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 $450 per week depending on experience.

(Training required in late June); closing date: when filled.

 

 

Summer Workers (5)


Responsible for various tasks from fee collection to light maintenance. Some
start in May, some in June until Labor Day. Closing date: when filled.


 

 

Environmental Education Intern(s) Unpaid

Assist with spring, summer and/or fall interpretive and educational programs
for adults and children relating to watersheds, estuaries and related
research and work on special projects commensurate with applicant's
experience.

Requirements: Enrollment in environmental education or related program.
Applicants should be knowledgeable about coastal environmental science. 

Free dorm housing in exchange for 20 hours of work per week. Starting and
ending dates flexible including spring and fall.

Closing date: Revolving

 

 

**Dormitory facility available $12/night

 




To apply 

Send resume, cover letter, DCR application form and names and phone numbers
of two references to: Program Manager, WBNERR, P.O. Box 3092, Waquoit, MA
02536.

 

For more information and a copy of the application form

Visit http://www.waquoitbayreserve.org <http://www.waquoitbayreserve.org/>
Email: waquoit.bay at state.ma.us or call (508) 457-0495.

 

 

Laurie L. Tompkins

Event & Volunteer Coordinator

Waquoit Bay NERR

P.O. Box 3092

Waquoit, MA 02536

Tel. 508-457-0495 x108

Fax 617-727-5537

www.waquoitbayreserve.org <http://www.waquoitbayreserve.org> 

 

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