Organization: Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group
Location: Belfair, Washington State
Overview: The Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group is seeking an enthusiastic Active Duty service member to serve as a Riparian Restoration Intern. This internship offers an opportunity to learn more about salmon habitat restoration techniques in the Pacific Northwest as well as to learn and develop skills in plant identification, field surveying, power tool usage, and data collection methods, specifically using ArcGIS programs, in the scenic Hood Canal region of Washington State. Interns may also have the opportunity to participate in salmon and steelhead research and field sampling procedures.
Responsibilities:
● Planting native trees alongside stewardship staff and AmeriCorps crews using either shovels or earth auger
● Mulching native plants, setting up on-site browse fencing, and watering seedlings
● Chemical (herbicide), mechanical (brush cutter, chainsaw), and manual control of invasive plants
● Collect data at field sites using ArcGIS Field Maps App
● Survey remote streams for noxious weeds, riparian habitat conditions and monitor past restoration sites
● Hiking through uneven terrain and thick brush in extreme weather ie. hot, humid, wet and cold
● Cleaning/maintaining field equipment on a regular basis
Qualifications:
● Must have a valid driver’s license.
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
● Strong attention to detail.
● Physically able to navigate rough terrain at a relatively rapid pace
● Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
● Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
● In possession of or working towards an undergraduate degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Biology, or other related subjects.
● Some familiarity with native plant identification
● Some field work experience
● Ability to drive vehicles in all road/weather conditions
Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their qualifications and interest in the internship position. Please also include any relevant experience or coursework related to the environmental sciences.
Deadline for Application: We are accepting applications on a rolling-basis until filled.
Contact Information: For inquiries or to submit application materials, please contact [email protected]
Learn More: For more information about the Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group, please visit our website at https://www.pnwsalmoncenter.org/
This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in habitat restoration and wildlife biology. Join us in researching and conserving the aquatic ecosystems of the Hood Canal!
