Natural Areas Internship

@ Joliet Junior College
Joliet Junior Collegejolietjuniorcollege.com

Natural Areas Internship

Joliet, IL
Posted 2 weeks ago

About the job

JJC Natural Areas offers ecological restoration and management. The internship involves data collection, surveys, social media, and supporting committee meetings. Ideal for students interested in biology or environmental science.

Requirements

  • Experience with social media
  • Highly organized
  • Interest in biology

Qualifications

  • Current full-time JJC student
  • Interest in environmental biology

Full job description

Position Title:

Natural Areas Internship

Job Description:

Job Title:
Natural Areas Intern Job Category:
Student Intern, NA
Department/Group:
Natural Science
Location:
JJC Main Campus JJC Natural Areas
Level/Salary Range:
Position Type:
Part Time: 10-15 hours/week
Job Description

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Natural Areas Management Intern will:
• Record and summarize data from deer management programs
• Participate in vegetation surveys
• Participate in the completion of IDNR deer management permit
• Help with grant research and write up
• Attend all NA Committee Meetings
• Help with monthly meeting management, for example: room reservations, sending out invites, etc.
• Record and write up minutes for the NA committee meetings, post to Microsoft Teams site
• Attend and help with the logistics of ecological restoration and ecological restoration workdays
• Maintain trail map availability within the JJC Natural Areas
• Walk the natural areas trails weekly. Collect data on various management aspects including but not limited to: Damage to Old Oaks (by beaver, etc.), invasive species, algal cover on lake, lake water chemistry, bird box activity, reptile population survey
• Help generate semester NA monitoring reports.
• Maintain a social media presence to promote the JJC natural areas.
• Meet with Natural Areas Committee Chair biweekly
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Current JJC full time student
PREFERRED SKILLS/INTERESTS
Experience with social media platforms
Highly Organized
Interest in Biology/Environmental Biology

Full Time/Part Time:

Part time

Union (If Applicable):

Scheduled Hours:

15
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