Join the Mohonk Preserve Team! 2025 Schaefer Research Internship: Full-time; Summer
The Mohonk Preserve in New Paltz, NY is seeking applicants for our summer Schaefer Research Internship. This is a full-time (~8-9 weeks), paid internship ($15.50/hour), with available on-site housing. This internship is aimed toward undergraduate students and provides hands-on training and knowledge-building in conservation skills, applied ecology, and research & data collection. For further details and application instructions, apply here: https://www.mohonkpreserve.org/who-we-are/jobs-fellowships-and-internships/. Application deadline is Thursday, February 6th, 2025. Feel free to distribute announcement widely. Please contact resea...@mohonkpreserve.org<mailto:resea...@mohonkpreserve.org> with any questions regarding the internship. About the Position: Dr. Vincent and Lois Schaefer established the Schaefer Internship "to introduce students to the fascination and almost infinite variety of the natural world by providing the setting, exposure to dedicated scientists, and opportunity to sample a wide variety of nature study." This internship is within the Conservation & Community Education department and is ~8-9 weeks (~June-August, flexible start date). Conservation & Community Education staff carry out a broad program of ecological research projects and educational programs including long-term studies on: * Natural history of plants and animals * Forest health and climate-adaptive management * Invasive species * Phenology * Breeding bird communities Primary Responsibilities and Expectations: The 2025 Schaefer Research Internship at the Daniel Smiley Research Center provides an opportunity to work with Preserve research staff, scientists, and land managers on: * Forest vegetation assessment (composition, structure, regeneration, overall health) * Invasive species (insect and plant) surveys * Phenology observations * Assessing vegetation impact from white-tailed deer browse * Grassland bird surveys * Detailed data collection & management The selected intern will develop an individualized research project, complete a written report, and present their findings in an oral presentation at the end of the summer. Desired Skills and Experience: * Students currently enrolled in their sophomore or junior years of college (or equivalent credit hours) who are majoring in Biology, Ecology, Geology, Environmental Studies/Science, or related natural science majors. * Must be able to provide personal gear for the day (rain gear, appropriate clothing, hiking boots). * Capable (and enthusiastic!) to occasionally walk several miles in a given day carrying a backpack over uneven terrain in potentially adverse field conditions (biting insects, rain, heat, humidity, etc.) Best, Megan Megan Napoli She/her/hers Associate Director of Conservation Science & Research Mohonk Preserve P.O. Box 715, New Paltz, NY 12561 (845) 255-0919, ext. 1270 www.mohonkpreserve.org<http://www.mohonkpreserve.org/> Find us on Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mohonk-Preserve/108200489163> [Combined2] Mohonk Preserve ... setting the standard for land stewardship in New York's Hudson Valley region. The generosity of our supporters and volunteers ensures that the Shawangunk Ridge will be protected and enjoyed forever. [cid:image002.gif@01DB669E.3957E890] To unsubscribe from this list please go to https://community.esa.org/confirm/?u=RhPWqPxFwODKvbkiT32nkIqRrsiSgulp