Position: Botany Internship – Conservation and Land Management Internship Program Location: Caddo/Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland, Texas Closing Date: Monday, June 29th, 2015 Start Date: Early-mid July or soon thereafter Internship duration: 5 months Compensation: $15.00/hour; relocation expenses reimbursed up to $750
To Apply: Visit http://www.clminternship.org/applying for instructions on how to apply. Complete applications will include: online application form, cover letter, resume, transcript (unofficial copies are accepted), and three letters of recommendation (we understand that letters may not arrive by the closing date). For this reason, we ask that you provide the contact info (email address and phone number) for 3 references in you resume. Please note that you MUST include the following Position Reference Code: TexasNF *CLM applications for general 2015 field positions are no longer being accepted. Please apply only if you meet the qualifications for this position. Position Description The job duties include performing a botanical assessment of the CLBJ for monarch butterfly habitat. The survey will focus on documenting larval and nectar sources for the monarch and a general survey for other forbs on the CLBJ. Recording monarch butterfly and caterpillar sightings will also be required. Plants will need to be identified to species. Graminoids will not generally be included in the survey. Seed collection from 1-2 species of Asclepias will also be accomplished. Other botanical work may be assigned as needed. Job hazards include high heat, lightning, poisonous plants, venomous snakes, and pests such as ticks, chiggers, and fire ants. The climate in North Texas has very warm summers. They average 10- 12 days above 100 degrees with most other days in the mid-90s with moderate humidity. Most days are windy and afternoon thunderstorms are common. In Decatur, rental homes average $900-$1,300 a month and government housing is not available. Housing is available near the Caddo at Clymer Meadow Preserve located in nearby Celeste, TX. The community of Decatur, Texas is 38 miles north of the Fort Worth, Texas metropolitan area and less than an hour from the DFW International Airport. The population as of 2010 was 6,042, an increase of 25% since 2000. The area is a combination of rural and urban communities which make Decatur’s community culture “out of the ordinary” but an ideal place to call home. Decatur holds dearly to its western heritage as a stop on the famed Chisholm Trail. Decatur is the county seat for Wise County. The county’s current population is 59,127. Agriculture and the oil and gas industry are the biggest private industries today in the Decatur area but several other major employers make their home in Decatur. Other industries are within a 30-minute commute to Denton, Dallas, or Fort Worth without the hassle of big city traffic. Traffic problems, violent crime and fear are virtually nonexistent. Children are safe without having to sacrifice a quality education. Families are moving here because of award-winning schools and an outstanding regional health facility. Churches of most denominations are located in Decatur and Wise County. Decatur is home to several major hotel chains with numerous restaurants and fast food chains. Decatur has experienced phenomenal growth in the past several years. Employment Requirements - Position open to US citizens only - Minimum of a bachelors degree in botany, ecology, or related fields - Previous experience with dichotomous keys - Knowledge of the flora of Texas - Experience with GPS, Microsoft Office suite - High level of organizational skill; ability to self-motivate and work independently, and sometimes alone. - Ability to work well with others, and as a team - Valid driver’s license Questions? Please contact [email protected] The Conservation and Land Management Internship Program is administered by the Chicago Botanic Garden.
