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Employment at the Chicago Botanic Garden

TITLE: Internship with Plants of Concern Openlands Monitoring Project
(Division of Plant Science and Conservation, Chicago Botanic Garden, 2012)

DESCRIPTION: 20 hrs/ week for approximately 17.5 weeks (total 350 hours; time each week may vary depending on project needs). Field work for this position takes place at Openlands Lakeshore Preserve near Ft. Sheridan and Highwood in Lake County, IL. Intern will assist POC staff in training volunteers, monitoring rare species, conducting vegetation transects in ravines and mapping invasive plant species. Also included are assisting with data entry, data analysis and preparation of a final report to the landowner. (Position pending funding; hours or length of internship may be extended)

RESPONSIBILITIES: (position begins June 1, 2012) June to August: attend POC training workshop (if possible; scheduled for April), conduct vegetation transects, train volunteers, monitor rare species, map invasive species and conduct other related field work.

SALARY: $12.00/hour

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

BS in ecology, botany, biological sciences or related field.
Plant ID skills.
Field experience in plant monitoring or sampling.
Computer experience with all Microsoft Office functions, including Access database.
Experience with using a GPS unit in the field.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.
Applicant must have a driver's license and access to a personal vehicle, although a company vehicle is normally available for field work.
Occasional weekend work.

DEPARTMENT: Division of Plant Science and Conservation

REPORTS TO: Manager of Regional Floristics

COOPERATIVE RELATIONSHIPS: Other Plants of Concern staff, Division of Plant Science and Conservation staff, Openlands staff and volunteers.

DEADLINE: March 15, 2012. No phone calls please.

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