Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
Nature Preserve Internship (UNPAID)
McKinney, TX
- Unpaid
- On-site
Listing details
- Last verified Nov 4
About the job
Responsibilities include
- Perform Field Work: Engage in tasks such as mowing, raking, seeding, water management, and removal of invasive species
- Conduct Surveys and Research: Data collection may include: soil sampling, plant surveys, nest box monitoring, water testing, amphibian surveys, bird banding, and more
- Analyze Data: Using tools like GIS, R Coding, and Excel spreadsheets
- Engage in Special Projects: Participate in habitat restoration, landscape improvement, and propose innovative ideas
Qualifications
- Current enrollment in a university, with the intention of obtaining a degree in a related field (Ecology, Biology, Wildlife Biology, etc)
- Preferably background knowledge in the general biology and ecology of landscapes
- Be comfortable learning how to use various power tools and equipment
- The ability to work in undesirable outdoor conditions (triple digit heat, mud, etc)
- Understand the potential exposure to biting/clawing birds, biting insects, venomous snakes, poison ivy, and other potentially irritating substances that come with working outdoors
- Flexibility, as nature typically has its own plans
Contact
If interested, please reach out with your resume and/or CV for more information.
Application
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