The Chicago Botanic Garden is seeking applicants for a 6 month paid internship in seed bank/plant conservation. Intern will coordinate seed collections at our Kansas sites as a part of the Millennium Seed Bank Project, an international project that aims to collect 10% of the world's seed bearing flora by 2010 for long-term conservation. The Chicago Botanic Garden aims to collect seeds from 1,500 native tallgrass prairie species throughout the Midwest.
Work description: Intern will work 40 hour/week in Kansas for the duration of 6 months. Pay is $8.32/hour. Duties include locating and monitoring populations of target species, collecting seed and herbarium specimens, and cleaning seed. Starting date is May 21st, 2006 when training will be held in Chicago; travel and accommodations will be provided for training. Qualifications: Applicants are required to have a Bachelor's degree in biology, botany, ecology, or a related major and passion towards conservation and restoration of native plants. We are looking for a highly motivated and independent person who is willing to sometimes work alone and occasional weekends. Because the Millennium Seed Bank Project is dependent on volunteer involvement, individuals need to be committed to using and soliciting help from volunteers. Must be in good physical condition and able to stoop and kneel for extended periods of time. Must possess a valid driver's license. Application instructions: The deadline for application is April 1st, 2006. Please visit <http://www.chicagobotanic.org/internship/ApplicationInfo05> for full application instructions. For further information about the project please visit our website or contact the seed bank coordinator: <http://cbgseedbank.org/>. Betsy Allen Millennium Seed Bank Coordinator [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (847) 835-6957
