Community Science Intern with Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy

Environment for the Americas•San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

Environment for the Americas and the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy seek to engage young professionals in natural resource careers. To participate in the internship program you must: Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Be willing to undergo a background check upon hiring. Have a valid driver’s license and at least one year of driving experience. Have a personal vehicle for this position. Position Description: Environment for the Americas in partnership with the Golden Gate National Park Conservancy (GGNPC), is seeking an intern to support the Conservation and Community Science Department at GGNPC. The intern will primarily support the Hawkwatch program. As a secondary focus, the intern will conduct raptor banding fieldwork and help perform associated tasks. Additionally, there will be opportunities to create science-based content and activities for in-person and online outreach and community engagement. Interns are also required to take part in professional development activities throughout the parks. The work week will include weekend days, some holidays, and some evenings.

Requirements

College degree, or equivalent experience, in ecology, environmental studies, resource management, geography, biology, science education, environmental education or another related field
At least one year (can be cumulative) of experience working face-to-face with members of the public (e.g., customer service, camp counselor, community outreach activities)
Some experience spending time outdoors; recreation experience counts
Experience using spreadsheets and email
Adequate vision to spot and identify birds of prey, as well as read small fonts (corrective lenses permitted).
Must drive four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicles over rough dirt roads; driver’s license required
Willingness and ability to stand on an open hillside for up to six hours under a range of weather conditions. Fieldwork may also include sitting on a stool for up to eight hours.
Animal care requires contact with live birds and their aviaries.
Ability to lift, carry, and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.
Be willing to undergo a background check upon hiring.
Have a valid driver’s license and at least one year of driving experience.
Have a personal vehicle for this position.

Responsibilities

Respond to email inquiries about our community science programs.
Assist staff with volunteer management tasks—for example, preparing training materials, sending weekly email announcements, and updating volunteer documents and databases.
Support the planning and management of volunteer events.
Help transport, set up, and clean up materials and equipment for volunteer events.
Help volunteers participate safely, learn, and enjoy events.
With support, create science communication content such as taking photographs, contributing short summaries for email newsletters and social media, and designing activities to engage the broader community in science.
Assist at other community outreach events in Marin and San Francisco, as needed.
Represent the Parks Conservancy to the public in a positive and professional manner.
Learn the Hawkwatch quadrant method to identify and count 19 species of raptors.
Learn techniques for raptor trapping and banding.
Help with avian husbandry, as needed.
Participate in team fieldwork with careful adherence to protocols, in accordance with training.
Drive pickup trucks and other vehicles safely on fire roads, surface streets, and remote roads in Marin County.
Enter data into project-specific platforms
Participate in conducting quality control checks on data contributed by volunteers.
Understand and closely follow protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
Communicate in-person and by email, phone, videoconference, etc. in a consistent, timely, and professional manner.
Keep survey and program equipment in good working condition and stored properly.
Other duties, as assigned.