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Position Overview: These CLM Internship Positions available through a cooperative agreement with the US Forest Service, primarily scouting and making collections of native seed on Forest Service land. These collections will be utilized for important Native Plant Materials Development projects, such as seed increase programs and restoration of disturbed areas. When not scouting or collecting seed, there may be opportunities to assist USFS staff on additional tasks, such as rare plant monitoring, wildlife surveys, outreach events, and more.
Positions are for 4-5 months (19-23 weeks) with a start date of mid-May to early-June. Positions will end in mid-October to early November. Interns will be stationed at the following National Forests/Grasslands. Each location will host 2 interns unless noted in ().
Interns will have access to the USFS office, field vehicles, and will receive training and mentorship from USFS staff. Teams will spend most of their time in the field, and camping hitches may be required to make the best use of travel time.
The CLM program will host a Training Workshop at the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe, Illinois the week of June 3rd, training interns on seed collection best practices and providing other professional development opportunities. Travel expenses will be reimbursed for this training. At some locations, FS housing (bunkhouses or apartments) may be provided or available for rent at a reasonable rate.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have the following:
Physical Demands:
This position will be primarily based in the field with only occasional office work in the beginning and end of the season. Field work often occurs in remote locations, where cellular connection is unavailable or inconsistent. Field conditions can be extreme: hot summer conditions with potential for heavy rainfall, flash floods, and lightning strikes; high altitude sun exposure; and occasional wildlife encounters (rattlesnakes, bears, etc.). Vegetation monitoring activities, planting, seeding, and watering can be physically demanding due to hiking and stooping and bending for long periods of time.
To Apply:
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and positions at each location are open until filled. We are currently in a period of early consideration for these positions. To apply for early consideration, send your resume and cover letter to Monica Depies, CLM Program Coordinator, at mdepies@chicagobotanic.org. In your email, indicate the top three locations you would like to be considered for.
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