[SEMCO] Salt Marsh Interns Summer 2020; Field and Lab

[Alice Besterman]

*Background*

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.

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.

*Position*

The Buzzards Bay Coalition is seeking energetic and enthusiastic interns to
support its salt marsh monitoring for summer 2020:
https://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/about-us/our-team/job-opportunities/ .  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.

*Qualifications*

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.

*Compensation*

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.

*To Apply*

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
jakuba at savebuzzardsbay.org. Application review will begin March 4, 2020 and
position will remain open until filled.




*Alice Besterman, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Researcher*
Buzzards Bay Coalition | Woods Hole Research Center
(508) 999-6363 x 231 (BBC - Mon, Tue)
(508) 444-1537 (WHRC - Wed, Thur, Fri)
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