Constitution Marsh Audubon Center and Sanctuary Internship

Location
Audubon New York's Constitution Marsh Audubon Center and Sanctuary in Garrison, New York. Just 50 miles north of Manhattan, Constitution Marsh is one of the Hudson River's largest remaining tidal wetlands.

Company Information
Audubon New York is a state program of the National Audubon Society, a not-for profit, non-governmental environmental organization that focuses on protecting birds, other wildlife and their habitats through education, sound science and advocacy. Constitution Marsh Audubon Center and Sanctuary manages a 270-acre Hudson River tidal marsh as a wildlife sanctuary and promotes public awareness of the river and its wetlands through education and research.

Six-Month Internship
When: April 1 - September 30, 2007 (negotiable).
Stipend: $250 per week, plus housing.

Responsibilities: Assist with management of a 270-acre Hudson River tidal marsh and adjacent nature center. 40 hours per week.

Essential Functions: Assist with development and implementation of interpretive programs for families, adults, and children on weekdays, weekends, holidays and after school. This includes all aspects of programming; scheduling, set up, clean up, evaluation, and follow up. Types of programs include, but are not limited to, school field trips, hikes, canoe tours, exhibits and self-guided interpretive material for all ages. Conduct outreach activities as appropriate. Provide educational support including evaluation documentation, database management, mailings, planning and promotion, telephone calls, etc. Participate in site-based and regional research projects, including operation of a bird banding station. Conduct habitat management, primarily exotic plant control. Care for live animal exhibits and assist with buildings and grounds maintenance.

Qualifications: Undergraduate or recent graduate majoring in wildlife/marine biology, environmental studies, environmental/outdoor education, or related field; good interpersonal/communication skills with adults and children a must; ability to conduct strenuous field work a must; prior teaching and/or canoeing experience a plus; prior avian monitoring/research experience a plus; preference given to students fulfilling credit requirements.

12-Week Summer Internship
When: May 21 - August 12, 2007 (negotiable).
Stipend: $250 per week, plus housing.

Responsibilities: Assist with management of a 270-acre Hudson River tidal marsh and adjacent nature center. 40 hours per week, work alternate weekends.

Essential Functions: Assist with development and implementation of interpretive programs for families, adults, and children, including guided canoe tours. Participate in site-based and regional research projects, including the operation of a bird banding station. Conduct habitat management, primarily exotic plant control. Care for live animal exhibits and interpret exhibits to nature center visitors. Assist with buildings and grounds maintenance. Design and implement an individual research or education project.

Qualifications: Undergraduate majoring in wildlife/marine biology, environmental studies, environmental/outdoor education, or related field; good interpersonal/communication skills with adults and children a must; ability to conduct strenuous field work a must; prior teaching and/or canoeing experience a plus; prior avian monitoring/research experience a plus; preference given to students fulfilling credit requirements.

Closing Date
March 5, 2007

To Apply
For either internship, please send a résumé, cover letter and list of references to:
Assistant DirectorConstitution Marsh SanctuaryPO Box 174Cold Spring NY 10516-0174