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The Maine Natural Areas Program (Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry) is seeking multiple Field Ecology Interns for the upcoming 2017 field season. Deadline for applications is February 10th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n Field Ecology Intern<\/strong> Preference will be given to applications received by Friday February 10th, 2017. Kristen Puryear \\<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Hello! The Maine Natural Areas Program (Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry) is seeking multiple Field Ecology Interns for the upcoming 2017 field season. Deadline for applications is February 10th. Field Ecology Intern The Maine Natural Areas Program seeks summer … Continue reading
\nThe Maine Natural Areas Program seeks summer interns to assist with the identification,
\nmonitoring, and assessment of natural communities and rare plants in various locations
\nthroughout Maine. Fieldwork includes collection of ecological data (e.g., vegetation
\ncomposition, soils, forest structure), identification of plants, and use of hand-held GPS units. Some office work is required, including creating GIS maps, data entry and analysis, and landowner contact. Individuals must be able to work outdoors for long periods of time under a wide variety of conditions, including long hikes across rugged terrain. The position requires a strong interest in plant ecology, forestry, or wetland ecology, and unmitigated enthusiasm. Familiarity with New England\u2019s vegetation or related field experience is strongly preferred, along with experience using ArcGIS. Position is 40 hours\/week from approximately May 2017 to September 2017 and pays $13.00\/hour. Some overnight travel is required.<\/p>\n
\nTo apply, send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to:<\/p>\n
\nMaine Natural Areas Program
\n93 State House Station
\nAugusta, ME 04333-0093
\nKristen.Puryear@maine.gov (electronic applications preferred)
\nFor more information on MNAP: www.maine.gov\/dacf\/mnap\/<\/a><\/p>\n