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Conservation Biology Intern  

(Inventory and Monitoring)

Pay Rate: $21.9638 per hour, Non-benefited

Final Filing Date: Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

About the Position: The Conservation Biology Intern responsibilities include identifying plant (and wildlife species) in the field, following plant survey protocols, GIS mapping, researching and preparing written summaries of local species, collecting and organizing data in spreadsheets and databases. Work duties will provide training in a broad range of natural resource management techniques, environmental analysis, habitats, and tools. 

About Midpen: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) manages a regional greenbelt system in the Santa Cruz Mountain region comprised of over 65,000 acres of land in 26 open space preserves, protected for public enjoyment and recreation. Midpen is a growing organization with a focused mission that guides our work, and where every employee makes an impact.  It’s an exciting time to be part of Midpen’s team!  If you are looking for a challenging opportunity to contribute to the legacy of open space preservation and recreation, we invite you to apply for this position. To learn more about Midpen, visit our website, OpenSpace.org, and view our “Working for Midpen” video on our Jobs page.

Benefits: This is a temporary position working 20 – 40 hours per week, which will extend up to a total of 950 hours over a 6-9 month period. This is a non-benefited position.

Basic Requirements: Internships are open to applications from current students or recent graduates (within the last 12 months). Successful candidates will have a background in botany, biology, ecology, environmental studies, or another related field; and experience with field survey techniques. This natural resource focused internship requires the ability to identify plants (and common wildlife) of California as well as the skill in interpreting scientific reports and writing summaries. Experience with ArcGIS software and mapping natural resources with GPS equipment are a plus. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California driver’s license is required.

Working Conditions: This position will be divided between at home office work and field visits to survey, map, and collect field data. During this time of COVID-19 restrictions and care for our employees’ health, Midpen employees are working remotely. However, once restrictions are lifted this position will operate in the Natural Resources Department at Midpen offices in Los Altos, California. Work will include field visits to survey, map, and collect field data. Fieldwork is conducted in rural or mountainous District open space areas, which may involve working alone in wild land areas and traversing rough, difficult terrain sometimes with poison oak and dense vegetation.

How to Apply: Apply online at CalOpps.org.  The following four application items are required in order to be considered for the position:

(1) CalOpps Employment application

(2) Cover Letter

(3) Resume

(4) Supplemental question responses.

Incomplete applications will not be considered for the position. Applicants with the most relevant experience and qualifications suitable for the position will be contacted for interviews.

Virtual Interviews are planned for March 4, 2021. We suggest planning your calendar accordingly.

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is an Equal Opportunity EmployerApplicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the Human Resources department at 650-691-1200.  Put your passion for Open Space to work!

San Mateo County Libraries is seeking qualified college students or continuing education professionals seeking a future with you education for the position of Big Lift Inspiring Summers Learning Facilitator Intern. 

The Position: Learning Facilitators will be responsible for leading implementation of our cutting-edge curriculum developed in partnership with the Center for Childhood Creativity and collaborating with the other staff in their classroom. Learning Facilitators will be responsible for establishing and maintaining an environment that embraces the growth mindset, actively facilitates open-ended, child directed projects with children, and looks for every opportunity to embrace and incorporate youth creativity.

Summer Learning Camps: The camps serve children reading below grade level in areas where the majority of youth qualify for free or reduced lunch. Full day camps build 21st century skills through hands-on learning experiences. Staff working intensively with enrolled youth will have the opportunity to make our community a stronger, healthier, and more equitable place. These summer learning experiences are a critical part of our County's strategy of dramatically reducing the number of youth who cannot read on grade level in 3rd grade. If you can't read proficiently in 3rd grade, you are at significant risk for a number of troubling outcomes, outcomes that disproportionately affect youth of color and socioeconomically disadvantaged youth. Help us change the world by inspiring youth with your love of learning, warmth, and by igniting problem-solving. Help us support youth in a summer program aimed to build confident youth who will have the benefit of high quality, cutting-edge learning experiences with caring and passionate adults.

Location: Big Lift Inspiring Summer Learning Facilitator Interns will be assigned to work at one of seven learning camps with children who will be entering kindergarten, first, second, or third grade in the Fall. The camps are located in South San Francisco, Daly City, East Palo Alto/Menlo Park,  Half Moon Bay, Pescadero, Redwood City, San Bruno, and South San Francisco.

Schedule: This 6 week internship will begin with 7-8 days of required training and will then continue with a 4 week assignment in one of our learning camps. The 4-week camp assignment will either be part-time [20-25 hours per week, 4-5 hours per day Monday-Friday] or full-time [35-40 hours per week, 7-8 hours per day Monday-Friday].

Health and Safety: San Mateo County Libraries is a CDC compliant workplace. Guidelines have been developed to ensure the health and safety of our staff and students and will be updated as needed in accordance with county and state rules.  

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