The National Park Service Chesapeake Bay Office in Annapolis, Maryland is seeking a Student Conservation Association Intern to complete detailed field surveys at sites throughout the Chesapeake Bay along Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail, and in the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network.
The National Park Service Chesapeake Bay Office administers the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail, the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, and the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network. From our offices on Spa Creek in Annapolis, we work with hundreds of sites and trails that connect people with the Chesapeake Bay and its natural and cultural heritage. The Chesapeake region is comprised of an incredible diversity of regional natural and cultural ecosystems that have supported peoples from different cultures for centuries, witnessed pioneers, leaders and events that have changed the course of history, and become home to over 16 million people as well as our national capital and three state capitals. The eastern and western shores of the Chesapeake contain an array of outdoor environments for hiking, biking, swimming, boating, and exploring.
Two principle activities will include:
1) Complete detailed field surveys at sites along the Trails and in the Network, including detailed inventory sheets, GPS coordinates and extensive photographs/ video documentation of built and landscape characteristics and viewsheds. Sites may include some or all of the following: existing or proposed museums, visitor centers, refuges, parks; landscapes; interpretive waysides; public boat ramps and other water access facilities; and other sites related to the Trails and the Gateways. Some site data may be collected by water craft. (60-80%)
2) At the Annapolis office, create and maintain a database of site inventory data; enter and manipulate GPS data in GIS software; and organize photo and video documentation into an image library. (20-40%)
The ideal candidate has some familiarity with natural and cultural landscape characteristics; experience surveying the natural and built environment, including viewsheds; familiarity with interpretive media; and enjoys digital photography. Candidates should also be familiar with compiling and manipulating databases and a familiarity with or a willingness to learn how to manipulate GIS data.
Ideal candidates are self-motivated, enthusiastic, have a keen eye for detail, and like to explore and document places from traditional and new angles. The candidate should enjoy interacting people at the sites they visit and within an office environment.
Candidates must have reliable personal transportation. Travel expenses while on duty will be reimbursed.
This is a 16-week position from June 1 to September 18; however, start and end dates are flexible. A stipend of $3200 will be provided. A housing stipend of $700/month will be provided. Summer housing options are plentiful in the Annapolis area.
A writing sample may be requested as part of the application process.
To apply for this position, please complete the online application through the Student Conservation Association website at www.theSCA.org (position #9198)
Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail National Park Service, NER Chesapeake Bay Program Office 410 Severn Avenue, Suite 109 Annapolis, MD 21403 t. 410.295.3149 || f. 410.267.5777 c. 443.534.9541 suzanne_copping@nps.gov
Mapleton City Community Development Department is looking for a volunteer GIS / Planning Intern.
Duties: Internship duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: creating and updating maps and shapefiles, scanning and archiving paper maps and planning documents, georeferencing scanned maps, assisting with public noticing using GIS, doing field inventories using GPS or drive-by surveys, and other miscellaneous projects as assigned. Mapleton City is a growing municipality with a population of approximately 8,000, and affords many opportunities for applying GIS skills in a City Planning context.
Qualifications: A successful applicant should have a working knowledge of ArcView 9.2, and some knowledge of Utah County GIS data. Familiarity with CAD data and GPS is preferred.
Applicant should be a current student or graduate with a major in GIS, Urban Planning, Geography, or a related field. Completion of one introductory GIS courses is required. A valid driver’s license is also required.
Scheduling: This is a voluntary / unpaid internship. Applicants must provide their own transportation to and from the office. Mapleton City’s preferred day is Mondays from 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunchtime (9 hours per week). Some scheduling flexibility may be possible. Starting date could be as early as April 20, 2009. This internship is anticipated to last approximately 4 months, to the end of summer.
Contact: Interested persons should call Matt Brady, at (801) 806-9108. Applications are
available online at www.mapleton.org/jobopenings.html or at the
Mapleton City Center,
125 West 400 North,
Mapleton, UT 84664.
Closing Date: Open until filled.
INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT
Northern Virginia Sustainable Shoreline and Community Management Project
Northern Virginia Regional Commission
Fairfax, VA
Closing Date: Friday, April 24, 2009
The Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC) is seeking a highly motivated, self-starting graduate level college student to fill a summer internship position for the Northern Virginia Sustainable Shoreline and Community Management Project. NVRC is a regional council of fourteen member governments in the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, DC. The Northern Virginia Sustainable Shoreline and Community Management project regionalizes planning efforts for projected sea level rise and storm surge impacts and adaptation strategy development along Northern Virginia’s tidal shorelines.
Internship Description:
In support of the Northern Virginia Sustainable Shoreline and Community Management Project, the intern will interview local government staff and research existing local ordinances and policies across the Mid-Atlantic region (MD, VA, DE) that address tidal shoreline management, Chesapeake Bay Preservation, and specifically strategies to address impacts from sea level rise and storm surge. In Northern Virginia, local policies and ordinances will be analyzed for consistency, with differences highlighted. Additionally, the report will include a collection of adaptation strategies in discussion or adopted in other parts of the mid-Atlantic, based on the research conducted. The selected applicant will report to the project manager.
For more information on the Northern Virginia Sustainable Shoreline and Community Management Project, visit: www.novaregion.org/index.asp?NID=968
Qualifications:
Graduate student with environmental science, climate dynamics, public policy, marine science, coastal ecology or similar background.
Must have a valid drivers license the use of a personal and insured vehicle.
An energetic self-starter who can work independently with little supervision and good communications skills.
Must be proficient with the use of Microsoft Office software, including PowerPoint. Experience with using Adobe products suite, is preferable.
Length of Term:
14 weeks - mid-May through mid-August; 24 hours per week
Compensation:
NVRC offers a stipend, up to $5,000, based upon experience and education, plus mileage reimbursement. NVRC will work with the selected applicant and their educational institution to meet requirements to receive college credits for the work completed through this internship.
Application:
E-mail three references, resume, and cover letter describing your areas of interest in Coastal Management and how this project may inform your current graduate-level work, thesis, and/or dissertation to info@novaregion.org. In the subject line of your email, please reference Sustainable Shoreline Internship.
