[SEMCO] Summer Coastal Ecology Educator Internship @ APCC

[Tara Nye]

*2015 Maggie Geist Internship – summer coastal ecology educator*



The Maggie Geist Internship Program was established in 2012 in recognition
of former APCC Executive Director, Maggie Geist, who made many
contributions to the protection of Cape Cod’s environment.  The Geist
Internship is designed to provide an individual who is committed to ecology
and environmental protection with a meaningful and substantial learning
experience working in one of the most beautiful ecosystems – Cape Cod.  The
internship is a full-time, funded position for 8-10 weeks.



For 2015, APCC is seeking a biology teacher who is interested in spending
the summer performing scientific research to reacquaint themselves with
hands-on science.  Under the supervision of APCC staff, the intern will
monitor tidally restricted salt marshes for ecosystem health.  This will
involve seining for fish, identifying and quantifying vegetation, measuring
water quality parameters, entering data into an existing database,
collecting GIS coordinates using a handheld GPS unit, and maintaining and
repairing field equipment.



Ideal candidate qualifications include the following:

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

·         Fish seining and field study experience.

·         Experience with fish and plant identification.

·         Experience with handheld GPS devices.

·         Familiarity with YSI multi-probe datalogger.

·         Familiarity with GIS mapping software, ArcView, a plus.



Candidates should have access to their own transportation.  If travel to a
project site is necessary, reimbursement is available. Applicant must be
organized and physically able to walk through salt marshes and other
difficult terrain. APCC will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise
qualified applicants who have a physical disability.



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.



Applicants should submit a resume and letter of interest outlining their
qualifications and illustrating how they will bring this experience back to
the classroom, to info at apcc.org. Applications received prior to March 13,
2015, will be given preference.



For more information, please visit our website, www.apcc.org.


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Tara Nye
Biologist
Association to Preserve Cape Cod
PO Box 398
Barnstable, MA  02630
508-362-4226
www.apcc.org
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