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Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. |
| Categories: |
Program/Project Mgmt.
Env. Health/Safety Other |
| Travel Required: | None |
| Job Type: | Intern |
| Preferred Degree: | Some College Courses |
| Experience Required: | 1 year |
| State/Province: | FL - Florida |
| City: | Sanibel |
| Salary: | weekly stipend of $200/week and on-island housing |
| Job Description: |
The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) is a private Not-for-Profit organization dedicated to the conservation of coastal habitats and aquatic resources on Sanibel and Captiva and in the surrounding watershed (http://www.sccf.org). In 2007 SCCF celebrated its 40th anniversary, although the Marine Lab was only started in 2002. The laboratory houses approximately 10 full-time staff, four of whom are Ph.D. level staff scientists, and a grants administrator. One of the four senior scientists serves also as the lab's GIS/Database administrator. The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) Marine Laboratory is seeking an energetic and hardworking intern with a marine and estuarine college background to assist with the lab's numerous research projects, as well as working on an independent research project developed with our assistance. A few of the independent projects we are envisioning is working with current restoration efforts in and around Sanibel and Captiva and focusing on seagrass, mangrove and oyster communities in the adjacent Tarpon Bay. The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) Marine Laboratory, situated on Tarpon Bay on the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge is seeking an energetic and hardworking intern, looking for hands-on experience in marine and estuarine-related research efforts. The funding includes support for water quality sampling in the Refuge, along with seagrass monitoring. We are looking for detail-oriented individuals who can work independently also. Work will focus in and around Sanibel and Captiva Islands, Pine Island Sound and San Carlos Bay and may from time to time range up the Caloosahatchee River to Lake Okeechobee. The intern will gain direct experience working with lab staff in the lab and field and assist with data entering and related graphing and analyses. Preference will be given to applicants considering one of the environmental or aquatic/marine sciences as a career. For more details on current projects see http://www.sccf.org/content/84/Research.aspx (currently being updated). Applicants should have a strong undergraduate background in the aquatic and/or marine sciences, including additional coursework in environmental, ecological, or related sciences. The successful applicant will be expected to work with marine lab staff assisting with lab and field efforts. They must be able to swim and have a mask, fins and a snorkel for field work. We also expect the successful applicant to develop an independent research project very soon upon arriving (with our assistance) and complete this effort during their tenure at the lab. Small boat experience and snorkeling as a minimum preferred. Interns will be required to participate heavily in fieldwork, sometimes involving long hours (potentially evenings or weekends), often under difficult field conditions (must be able to lift 50 lbs.). The intern should also be prepared to work in subtropical conditions, including Florida warm temperatures and humidity, and submerged in water of various temperatures. A weekly stipend of $200/week and on-island housing provided, along with limited travel support for relocation. Undergraduate juniors and seniors enrolled in marine programs or with appropriate experience (see above) preferred. Graduating seniors are eligible also. Starting Date: as early as February-March 2011
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| Post Date: | 01/20/2011 |
