| Position |
Student Conservation Association Internships
Mount Rainier National Park
Partner Opportunity Site Link |
Opportunity Partner
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State Natural Resources Links
Washington Home Page
Washington Tourism Site
Washington State Parks Volunteers
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| Address |
55210 238th Ave E Ashford, WA 98304 |
| Contact |
Kevin Bacher kevin_bacher@nps.gov 360-569-2211 |
| Dates |
3/1/2010--10/31/2010 |
Activities
• Botany
• Construction/Maintenance
• Computers
• Conservation Education
• Research Library
• Historical Preservation
• Office/Clerical
• Trail/Campground Maintenance
• Tour Guide/Interpretation
• Visitor Information
• Natural Resources Planning
• Fish/Wildlife
• Science
• Back Country/Wilderness
• General Assistance
• Weed/Invasive Species Control
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| Record Date | 1/5/2010 |
| Suitable For |
Adults,Teens |
| Difficulty Level |
Average |
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Opportunity Description:
Every year, Mount Rainier National Park works with the Student Conservation Association to hire numerous Conservation Interns. These positions typically last 12-16 weeks, come with housing and a small living allowance, and, on successful completion, qualify the interns for educational grants.
Most positions are filled during the summer months, and can often be coordinated with school schedules. Longer-term interships are also occasionally available. Past internships have included:
- Backcountry Intern
- Biology Intern
- Citizen Science Coordinator
- Curatorial Assistant
- Education Program Intern
- Exotic Plant Management Team
- Geographic Information Systems
- Geomorphologist
- Junior Ranger Ambassador
- Natural Resources Planning Intern
- Plant Propagation Intern
- Restoration Crew Leader
- Restoration Planning Intern
- Trail Crew
- Trail Management Intern
- Vegetation Mapping Intern
- Visitor Services Intern
- Volunteer Coordinator
Recruitment notices are posted throughout the winter, and hiring usually occurs in the spring. For a complete list of positions currently advertised at Mount Rainier, visit the Student Conservation Association website.
Please Complete Your Application at: Student Conservation Association Internships Application
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