Post by meadowview on Jul 8, 2010 14:08:21 GMT
Hi Folks:
We now have a new Restoration Ecologist Intern at Meadowview. This year’s intern is Nathan Rudnick. Nathan just graduated with a B.S. in biotechnology from the University of Wisconsin River Falls (UWRF). He started work on June 2.
Here's his job description.
The Restoration Ecologist Intern position is a non-paid, full time (40 hours/week), up to one year, post baccalaureate, position. The intent of the program is to train the individual in the five step process of Meadowview Biological Research Station including discovery, propagation, research, reintroduction, and education. The candidate is required to be able to produce written reports, lift 50 pounds, and be familiar and proficient with scientific methods, techniques, and tools. Meadowview expects a well rounded individual who can work with the public and represent the organization in a professional manner. The position includes lodging at the Research Station and a food budget, not to exceed $250.00/month.
Specific Duties
• Groom plant collection, weed, mix soil, fill pots, divide
and repot plants as instructed
• Assist with construction of new plant beds
• Maintain greenhouse facilities and collection
• Maintain outside plant bed collection
• Provide general oversight of Meadowview operations
center
• Provide brochures to general public and answer their
questions
• Assist in plant sales and orders
• Assist in research projects, grant writing, newsletter
production, and research publications
• Attend conferences to assist presentation of research
results
• Other duties as assigned
We've had a busy and extremely hot summer so far. Heat records are being shattered in our area which has made our work somewhat difficult but we're getting a lot done.. We've had the Joseph Pines tour, grooming of plant beds, adding on an additional roof to our wood shed, installation of solar water heating panels, numerous grant submissions, and much more!
The intern program has proven to be a somewhat expensive endeavor for us, since we are supported by plant sales, donations, and memberships. Our income just covers our operating expenses so the intern costs are an additional, but worthy, burden. If you are interested in assisting financially with our intern program please contact me privately.
I should mention that the Meadowview intern program is always accepting applications and we have room for one more student at this time. Please spread the word about the Meadowview internship to those that might be interested.
Sincerely,
Phil Sheridan, Ph.D.
Director
Meadowview Biological
Research Station
We now have a new Restoration Ecologist Intern at Meadowview. This year’s intern is Nathan Rudnick. Nathan just graduated with a B.S. in biotechnology from the University of Wisconsin River Falls (UWRF). He started work on June 2.
Here's his job description.
The Restoration Ecologist Intern position is a non-paid, full time (40 hours/week), up to one year, post baccalaureate, position. The intent of the program is to train the individual in the five step process of Meadowview Biological Research Station including discovery, propagation, research, reintroduction, and education. The candidate is required to be able to produce written reports, lift 50 pounds, and be familiar and proficient with scientific methods, techniques, and tools. Meadowview expects a well rounded individual who can work with the public and represent the organization in a professional manner. The position includes lodging at the Research Station and a food budget, not to exceed $250.00/month.
Specific Duties
• Groom plant collection, weed, mix soil, fill pots, divide
and repot plants as instructed
• Assist with construction of new plant beds
• Maintain greenhouse facilities and collection
• Maintain outside plant bed collection
• Provide general oversight of Meadowview operations
center
• Provide brochures to general public and answer their
questions
• Assist in plant sales and orders
• Assist in research projects, grant writing, newsletter
production, and research publications
• Attend conferences to assist presentation of research
results
• Other duties as assigned
We've had a busy and extremely hot summer so far. Heat records are being shattered in our area which has made our work somewhat difficult but we're getting a lot done.. We've had the Joseph Pines tour, grooming of plant beds, adding on an additional roof to our wood shed, installation of solar water heating panels, numerous grant submissions, and much more!
The intern program has proven to be a somewhat expensive endeavor for us, since we are supported by plant sales, donations, and memberships. Our income just covers our operating expenses so the intern costs are an additional, but worthy, burden. If you are interested in assisting financially with our intern program please contact me privately.
I should mention that the Meadowview intern program is always accepting applications and we have room for one more student at this time. Please spread the word about the Meadowview internship to those that might be interested.
Sincerely,
Phil Sheridan, Ph.D.
Director
Meadowview Biological
Research Station
