Internship Opp: Invasive Specie Research and Control Project

INTERNSHIP TITLE:          Invasive Specie Research and Control Project SUPERVISOR:                      Center for First American Forestlands Director LOCATION:                          College of Menominee Nation Sustainable Development Institute Keshena Campus                                                INTERNSHIP SUMMARY: CMN Sustainable Development Institute is in the midst of several exciting projects and is constantly working to expand and improve our sustainability efforts. The focus of this student research opportunity is on research, surveying, monitoring, and control of select invasive species including garlic mustard, butternut canker, beech bark disease, and European earthworms. The resources developed and information synthesized will be used to assess the effects of the presence invasives on forest development, health, productivity and patterns in regeneration across a number of community types.  The intern will work with the Sustainable Development Institute, Menominee Tribal Enterprises and U.W. Platteville. INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION: Internship covers a wide range of activities.  Duties include, but are not limited to: ·         Conduct research on traditional and emerging views on the effects of invasive species on mixed northern hardwood forest ecosystems, particularly related to nutrient cycles and understory plant diversity (primary emphasis will be on earthworm research) ·         Develop a general understanding of using dendrochronology (science of tree rings) for analysis ·         Develop a basic understanding of GPS functions, use, and research applications ·         Conduct field work in the Menominee Forest ·         Conduct lab work and poster development at UW Platteville ·         Give presentations on research activities at multiple locations including CMN, UW Platteville, Madison, WI and California or Oregon  ·         Develop media including photography, video, and social networking(blogging) about activities ·         Assist in organizing  research related events ·         Assist in preparing research findings and recommendations reports ·         Assist with research and special projects as assigned.  Perform other duties and assigned. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: ·          Current College Student.  (College of Menominee Nation student preferred) ·          Interest in forest ecology, environmental issues, sustainability topics ·          Computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel, Access) a plus. ·          Ability to work and perform physical tasks related to field work data collection TIMEFRAME AND SALARY: The internship is from June 6, 2012 to August 1, 2012.  Starting and ending dates are flexible to accommodate the intern’s schedule, but field and lab work will occur between the dates listed. .  The internship is for $12.00 per hour for approximately 32 hours per week.   APPLICATION PROCESS: Submit a completed application, resume and letter of interest addressing your reasons for wanting the internship, your goals, and the skills you would bring to the internship. Submit application material in person to College of Menominee Nation Sustainable Development Institute, attention Maggie Escalante, Glen Miller Hall Room 215 or email application material to mgescalante@menominee.edu Internship application material is due by Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at NOON. No late applications will be accepted. If you have questions about the position, please contact Dean Fellman at 715-799-6226 ext. 3267 or at dfellman@menominee.edu         ________________________________________________________________________________ The application deadline is Tuesday May 29, 2012.

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