[pccgrads] TNC undergrad internships, summer 2022

[Michael J. Case]

Hi,

FYI, The Nature Conservancy is looking to hire two UW undergraduate interns
this summer to assist with various conservation and science projects.

Below is more information, please feel free to share widely.



Many thanks,

Michael



*University of Washington/The Nature Conservancy Science Team Summer
Internship*



Are you interested in restoration, conservation, or field research in
Washington state? The Levin Lab at University of Washington and The Nature
Conservancy (TNC) are looking for two UW undergraduate students to work
with a team of scientists whose research informs the conservation,
management, and restoration work of The Nature Conservancy in Washington
state. The internship will involve field and remote work, such as data
collection and processing. Projects on which the intern will work include,
but are not limited to: studying tree regeneration in an old growth forest
restoration project at TNC’s Ellsworth Creek Preserve, quantifying urban
tree benefits in the Puget Sound region, processing photos and deploying
wildlife cameras, and desktop literature research on eastside dry forest
management.

*Outputs/Deliverables:*

   1. Conducting tasks associated with field research of tree regeneration
   and microclimate monitoring at Ellsworth Creek Preserve
   <https://www.washingtonnature.org/ellsworthcreek> in Willapa Bay,
   Washington. These tasks include:


   1. Data entry and processing of seed trap contents, potential for field
   research at the preserve, potential for data analysis and/or writing,
   depending on the intern’s interest and previous experience


   1. Assist with urban ecology research. This may include environmental
   monitoring fieldwork in the Tacoma Mall neighborhood (G.R.I.T Project
   <https://www.tacomatreefoundation.org/blog/2022/2/14/grit-greening-research-in-tacoma>)
   and associated data analysis and/or writing, depending on the intern’s
   interest and previous experience


   1. Ellsworth Creek Preserve wildlife camera deployment,
   <https://www.washingtonnature.org/fieldnotes/2022/4/6/catching-animals-on-camera-in-the-ellsworth-creek-preserve>
   site checks and photo processing


   1. Literature review and research on dry forest science and restoration
   in the Central Cascades Forest


   1. Potential for work on other projects based on student interests and
   science team need

*Work Environment and Schedule*

This full time (35 hours/week, $17.25/hour UW undergrad student rate) paid
summer internship will occur from Monday, June 20th through September 2st,
2022, with some flexibility and potential to extend end date. Internship
will be based in Seattle, Washington, and require travel to field sites in
western Washington, as well as remote work. May require working long and/or
flexible hours in the field, sometimes in remote locations, during
inclement weather, and within steep and rugged terrain.

*Requirements**:*

   - University of Washington undergraduate student


   - Driver’s license and ability to travel in Washington state
   - Access to reliable internet, computer and phone for periods of remote
   work
   - Computer proficiency, especially with spreadsheets (e.g., Excel)
   - Strong written and verbal communication skills
   - Demonstrated interest, with some coursework taken, in ecology,
   biology, environmental science, conservation, or related fields



*To apply,* submit cover letter and resume to Maia Murphy-Williams, Ailene
Ettinger and Michael Case (m.murphywilliams at tnc.org, ailene.ettinger at tnc.org,
and michael.case at tnc.org) by *midnight on Thursday, May 26th, 2022*. Please
include “*TNC/UW summer science internship application”* as the subject
line of your email. Interviews will be held on Friday June 3rd and
Monday June 6th
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