[SEMCO] Fwd: Summer fisheries intern posting

[Monica Allard Cox]

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From: Christopher McGuire <cmcguire at tnc.org>
Date: Wed, Jan 25, 2017 at 10:53 AM
Subject: Summer fisheries intern posting



Summer internship in Chatham conducting fisheries research, with stipend
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http://capecodfishermen.org/images/documents/position_descri
ptions/2017_Halibut_Intern.pdf


The Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen's Alliance, in partnership with The
Nature Conservancy, is seeking a summer intern to assist with halibut
research and other fisheries projects beginning mid-May through late
August, 2017. The Fishermen's Alliance is the leading voice for commercial
fishermen on Cape Cod, working with more than 120 independent fishing
businesses, 300 local fishing families, and 1200 concerned community
members. We partner with these fishermen on policy campaigns, scientific
research, economic development, and community outreach to build lasting
solutions to fisheries problems. Learn more at
http://www.capecodfishermen.org.  The Nature Conservancy is the leading
conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the
world in 69 countries, all 50 United States, and your backyard. Founded in
1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and
waters on which all life depends. Visit http://www.nature.org/about-us to
learn more.

HALIBUT RESEARCH
The fisheries intern will work closely with Fishermen's Alliance staff,
TNC's MA marine director, collaborating commercial fishermen, and
partnering scientists on the first year of the research project
"Investigating the stock structure and life history of Atlantic halibut, a
Species of Concern off New England". This work will include managing all
aspects of a biological fisheries sampling program with collaborating Cape
Cod fishermen, including measuring and weighing fish and their parts,
preserving samples, and keeping meticulous records.  In addition, the
intern will participate in occasional at sea research, conduct background
research, create project outreach materials, and assist with federal
fisheries policy work.  The intern will work with federal agency scientists
in Woods Hole on histology and life history; state scientists in Gloucester
on ageing; and university collaborators from Massachusetts, Alaska, and
Canada on satellite tagging and stock structure investigations.  A
motivated intern could design an independent study suitable for
presentation at a regional fisheries conference.

POLICY WORK
The Fishermen's Alliance and The Nature Conservancy develop pioneering
community-based fisheries management solutions and innovative data
collection approaches, including electronic monitoring and permit banking.
The intern will assist as needed; organizing meetings, building active
fleet involvement, communicating with the public, and drafting documents.
The intern will visit fishing docks, attend meetings, and provide updates
to the fleet as necessary.  The intern will assist on other Fishermen's
Alliance projects as applicable, including community outreach and
fundraising events.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Completed 2 years of a Bachelor's degree program in biology, environmental
science or related field.
Experience conducting field research, handling samples and carefully
managing data.
Interest in fishing and fisheries research.
Effectively communicates verbally and in writing with a diversity of
people. Multicultural experience a plus.
Demonstrates ability to meet deadlines while working independently.
Dependable and accountable for results.

This internship is full time (35 hrs/wk) and will run for at least ten
weeks between early May and late August.
The stipend is $4,000 and applicants must have own transportation.  Primary
location: Chatham, MA

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to mailto:
melissa at capecodfishermen.org. Review will begin 2/20/17

The Fishermen's Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer



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Christopher McGuire
Marine Program Director
cmcguire at tnc.org
(617) 532-8351 (Office)
(508) 524-9037 (Mobile)
Twitter @chmcguire

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The Nature Conservancy
in Massachusetts
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Boston, MA 02111




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