Dear Colleagues,
The Everglades Foundation is accepting applications from juniors,
seniors, and recent graduates for the John Marshall Everglades
Internship. During this 8-week (May 17^th – July 13^th , 2018)
undergraduate internship program, qualified students will learn about
the Everglades ecosystem, history, water management issues, policies,
and educational outreach related to Everglades restoration. Interns will
go on site visits to: major restoration sites, water management
structures, effected natural areas, and local Everglades education
centers. They will grow their professional networks while meeting with
scientists, stakeholders, policy makers, and educators who are
participating in the most comprehensive restoration project in the
world. Interns select from one of four categories for their capstone
projects: policy & advocacy, science & engineering, education, and
marketing communications & public relations.
Interns will receive a small stipend and housing.
The Everglades Foundation is dedicated to protecting and restoring
America’s Everglades. This unique ecosystem provides economic,
recreational and life-sustaining benefits to the millions of people in
Florida who depend on its future health. Through the advancement of
scientifically sound and achievable solutions, the Foundation seeks to
reverse the damage inflicted on the ecosystem and provide policymakers
and the public with an honest and credible resource to help guide
decision-making on complex restoration issues.
Please pass this announcement along to any interested undergraduate
students. The internship would be of interest to students studying:
environmental policy, advocacy, environmental studies, biology/ecology,
marketing communications, public relations, science communications,
environmental engineering, hydrology, ecological economics,
environmental education, ecosystem conservation, etc.
We are accepting applications through February 1st, 2018.
For more information about the program and how to apply, please see our
website: http://www.evergladesfoundation.org/opportunities/internships/
Kindly,
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*Kristie Wendelberger, PhD
**Outdoor Education and Outreach Coordinator*
18001 Old Cutler Road, Suite 625
Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
Office: 305.251.0001 <tel:305.251.0001>
Mobile: 305-281-3061 <tel:305-281-3061>
[email protected]
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