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Water and Wildlife Conservation Internship
Charlie Blumenstein,
1996, was passionate about the environment and conservation of water resources. He credited his informal, out-of-classroom, extra-curricular,
field experiences with his decision to become a hydrogeologist and to devote his
professional life to the improvement of our water resources.
It is the desire of the Blumenstein family and friends who contributed to
the Fund to provide an internship experience that could be instrumental in
influencing the professional path of a student, or for whom such an experience
might spark a life-long interest in the environment and conservation in much the
same way it did for Charlie.
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Past Winners: |
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| Rachel Record | Summer 2004 | Rachel's Report |
| Kevin Weitemier | Summer 2005 | Kevin's Report |
| Lonny Fritzler | Summer 2006 | Lonny's Report |
| Avery Mackenzie | Summer 2007 | Avery's Report |
| Conner Hunihan | Summer 2008 | Conner's Report |
***Notification to all applicants expected by the end of block 7***
Information for 2009 Internship
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Charlie Blumenstein
Water and Wildlife Conservation Internship
TITLE: Preserve Intern
LOCATION: The Nature Conservancy Silver Creek Preserve, Picabo, Idaho
PAY: $4500 plus shared housing near the preserve
Term: 12 week position beginning May 23, 2009; 35 hours/week
This internship is open to all Colorado College freshmen, sophomore, or junior students, regardless of major. The Preserve Intern is responsible for assisting stewardship staff with protection and enhancement of wildlife habitat and natural resources on The Nature Conservancy’s preserves in Idaho. The Preserve Intern will live near the Silver Creek Preserve and will have, as a primary duty, assisting with the daily operation and management of the Silver Creek Preserve. Duties include habitat restoration projects, greeting visitors at the Silver Creek visitor’s center, periodic travel to other preserves, interacting regularly with Nature Conservancy members, the general public, and neighboring land owners, maintaining preserve facilities and grounds, weed control, and participating in scientific research and monitoring. This is a short term, non-exempt position from approximately the end of May through mid-August. Willingness to live near the preserve is required. The Preserve Intern is supervised by the Silver Creek Preserve Manager and supervises no staff.
DUTIES
1. Assist stewardship staff with implementing habitat restoration projects. This often includes plantings, installing wetland sod and plugs, maintaining and moving irrigation, and similar efforts.
2. Assist stewardship staff with stream monitoring, noxious weed control and other ecological management projects.
3. Assist with Visitor Center operation: greet visitors, sell merchandise, provide information, assist with record keeping, and monitor public’s use of the Preserve.
4. Assist with maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, fences, and equipment.
5. Assist Preserve staff with special projects and events such as natural history tours and volunteer work days as needed.
6. Assist with administrative projects and other projects as needed.
1. Undergraduate coursework or work experience in conservation, environmental studies, natural resources or environmental education.
2. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a diverse group of people.
3. Familiarity and experience with a variety of maintenance and mechanical skills such as the safe use of lawn and farm equipment and the use of hand and power tools.
4. Willingness to perform strenuous work in the outdoors, in adverse weather and sometimes difficult conditions.
5. Enthusiasm and ability to work well with others, as well as independently.
6. Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and to periodically travel overnight to other preserves in Idaho.
7. Must be willing to live on or near the Silver Creek Preserve.
8. Commitment to land and water conservation and the mission of The Nature Conservancy.
1. Knowledge of stream ecology and the flora and fauna of the Rocky Mountains is helpful.
2. Enthusiasm for outdoor activities is helpful. Interns spend a lot of free time on the Preserve because of its remoteness, and the services on and nearby the Preserve are minimal.
Interested students will be required to apply by submitting application materials through SUCCESS no later than 5pm Monday, March 30, 2009. Complete applications will include a resume, cover letter, transcript, application form including essay questions, and one letter of reference from a CC professor. If you have questions, email Andrea.Culp@ColoradoCollege.edu or call the Career Center at x6893. Please note: It is highly encouraged that you apply prior to March 30, 2009 and stop by the Career Center to confirm all of your application materials have been received by the deadline. Selection will be made by Wednesday, April 15th.
Charlie Blumenstein, 1996, was passionate about the environment and conservation of water resources. He credited his informal, out-of-classroom, extra-curricular, field experiences with his decision to become a hydrogeologist and to devote his professional life to the improvement of our water resources. It is the desire of the Blumenstein family and friends who contributed to the Fund to provide an internship experience that could be instrumental in influencing the professional path of a student, or for whom such an experience might spark a life-long interest in the environment and conservation in much the same way it did for Charlie.
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