[Coral-List] internship opportunities
John Claydon
jclaydon at fieldstudies.org
Sat Aug 30 10:58:24 EDT 2008
The School for Field Studies would like to announce internship opportunities
at 2 of our centers:
Waterfront Research Intern - Center for Marine Resource Studies, Turks &
Caicos Islands
Intern - Center for Coastal Studies, Puerto San Carlos, Baja California Sur,
Mexico
See details below or visit HYPERLINK
"http://www.fieldstudies.org/pages/97_jobs.cfm"www.fieldstudies.org/pages/97
_jobs.cfm for more details
Other internships also available at centers with a terrestrial focus in
Kenya, Australia and Costa Rica
Please visit HYPERLINK
"http://www.fieldstudies.org/pages/97_jobs.cfm"www.fieldstudies.org/pages/97
_jobs.cfm for more details.
Yours,
John Claydon
Job Title: Waterfront Research Intern - Center for Marine Resource Studies
Institutional Mission:
The School for Field Studies (SFS), an international non-profit academic
institution, provides environmental education and conducts research through
its field-based programs. SFS is committed to providing hands-on,
interdisciplinary education, and environmental research in partnership with
natural resource dependent communities.
Our goals are to:
1.) Provide students with a unique and challenging educational and life
experience that will assist them in successfully advancing their careers as
skilled professionals and globally aware citizens;
2.) Work with local community stakeholders to develop models for the
sustainable management of their natural resources.
Job Summary: The purpose of this position is to provide support in the areas
of program delivery, academics, research, group dynamics, logistics, program
safety, risk management and site maintenance. Interns assist faculty with
various research projects, including planning, data gathering, analysis and
report writing. Interns also assist the Diving Safety Officer in the
implementation of the dive and waterfront program, activities, and
operations including the safe and prudent conduct of SCUBA, snorkeling,
swimming, and boating activities conducted at the Center.
Location: SFS Center for Marine Resource Studies - South Caicos, Turks &
Caicos Islands, B.W.I.
Reports to: Center Director. Day to day supervision may be delegated to
Student Affairs Manager, Faculty, Site Manager, or Diving Safety Officer as
appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications:
* BA/BS in Marine Ecology, Marine Resource Management or Marine
Policy and Socio-economics
* Current First Aid and CPR certifications
* Current, active Dive Master certification, including insurance
* Experience organizing and facilitating groups
* Clean driving record and ability to operate standard transmission
vehicles and boats
* Small boat handling experience
* Demonstrated ability to work as a team member and independently
* Demonstrated commitment to environmental issues
* Willingness to work flexible hours and live on site at the field
station with a small team of permanent staff, groups of US undergraduate
students and visiting researchers or programs
Preferred Qualifications:
* M.Sc. in Marine Ecology, Marine Resource Management or Marine Policy
and Socio-economics
* Successful completion of an SFS or similar international residential
program
* Life guard certification
* Basic knowledge of small boat and 2-cycle outboard engine repair
* Familiarity with MS Word, Excel, Access and statistical software
skills
* In country or regional experience
Duties/Responsibilities:
Basic Program Support
* Participate in planning activities prior to the program start and in
review/analysis following students' departure
* Participate in training activities for new center staff prior to and
during the program
* Participate in the orientation and re-entry components of the
program presented to students at the beginning and end of each program
period
* Assist in organizing the library, teaching aids, research materials
and projects, community service projects, recreational activities, and other
program activities as requested
* Assist students with academic and research materials and projects
* Organize and prepare support materials for faculty lectures and
field trips including slides, photographs, charts, graphs, maps, field
samples and equipment
* Assist with administrative or logistical tasks such as data logging,
purchasing, keeping inventories, record keeping, and routine maintenance of
site and equipment as requested
* Help organize students to perform their required tasks in support of
the residential aspects of program, e.g., food preparation, recycling
efforts, center clean-ups, student committees, etc.
* Participate in resolving group management issues and student
discipline problems
* Monitor student morale and assist in solving daily problems at the
Center
* Participate in preparation of the Final Reports and other required
reports and/or manual revisions as requested
* Assist with other logistical, group management and administrative
tasks
* Live on-site for the duration of each program period and take meals
with the students
* On a rotating basis, take responsibility for Center-specific "staff
of the day" duties
* Take part in, and occasionally lead, Center upkeep projects, social
and field activities
* At the request of the Center Director, serve as caretaker for Center
during program breaks and center rentals
* Drive standard transmission vehicles and boats as needed
* Participate in community service activities
* At all times, work to ensure good relations between the Center and
local community
Safety & Risk Management
* Adhere to, actively model, and enforce all SFS and Center policies,
procedures, and rules.
* Participate in the review and revision of Center Risk Assessment and
Management plans
* Recommend and review policies and procedures needed to manage risks
* Know the emergency procedures plan for the Center, including
evacuation plan
* Participate in the safety portions of the on-site orientation and
conduct safety briefings for students and/or staff
* Complete Incident Reports when appropriate and contribute to Safety
Audits
* Ensure that first aid certifications are kept up to date via
periodic courses offered by SFS between program sessions
* Report infractions of Center rules to the Center Director in a
timely fashion
* Maintain the First Aid equipment and help create and document safety
procedures
NOTE: Interns are considered volunteer staff, and as such, they are
required to attend all staff meetings, are bound by SFS personnel, safety
and program policies, and are covered by SFS liability, repatriation and
evacuation insurance.
____________________________________________
Job Title: Intern - Center for Coastal Studies
Institutional Mission:
The School for Field Studies (SFS), an international non-profit academic
institution, provides environmental education and conducts research through
its field-based programs. SFS is committed to providing hands-on,
interdisciplinary education, and environmental research in partnership with
natural resource dependent communities.
Our goals are to:
1.) Provide students with a unique and challenging educational and life
experience that will assist them in successfully advancing their careers as
skilled professionals and globally aware citizens;
2.) Work with local community stakeholders to develop models for the
sustainable management of their natural resources.
Job Summary: The purpose of this position is to provide support in the areas
of program delivery, academics, research, group dynamics, logistics, program
safety, risk management and site maintenance.
Location: SFS Center for Coastal Studies - Puerto San Carlos, Baja
California Sur, Mexico
Reports to: Center Director. Day to day supervision may be delegated to
Student Affairs Manager, Faculty, or Site Manager as appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements:
* BA/BS in field related to research/curriculum focus of Center
* Current First Aid and CPR certifications
* Experience organizing and facilitating groups
* Conversational fluency in Spanish (interviews will be conducted
partially in Spanish)
* Clean driving record and ability to operate standard transmission
vehicles
* Must feel comfortable driving 15-passenger vans on narrow highways
and must be competent in manipulating a trailer behind a van
Demonstrated ability to work as a team member and independently
* Demonstrated commitment to environmental issues
* Willingness to work flexible hours and live on site at the field
station with a small team of permanent staff, groups of US undergraduate
students and visiting researchers or programs
Preferred Qualifications:
* Successful completion of an SFS or similar international residential
program
* Familiarity with MS Word, Excel, Access and statistical software
skills
* In country or regional experience
* Advanced medical certifications (WFA, WFR, Lifeguard certification,
etc.)
Duties/Responsibilities
Basic Program Support
* Participate in planning activities prior to the program start and in
review/analysis following students' departure
* Participate in training activities for new center staff prior to and
during the program
* Participate in the orientation and re-entry components of the
program presented to students at the beginning and end of each program
period
* Assist in organizing the library, teaching aids, research materials
and projects, community service projects, recreational activities, and other
program activities as requested
* Assist students with academic and research materials and projects
* Organize and prepare support materials for faculty lectures and
field trips including slides, photographs, charts, graphs, maps, field
samples and equipment
* Assist with administrative or logistical tasks such as data logging,
purchasing, keeping inventories, record keeping, and routine maintenance of
site and equipment as requested
* Help organize students to perform their required tasks in support of
the residential aspects of program, e.g., food preparation, recycling
efforts, center clean-ups, student committees, etc.
* Participate in resolving group management issues and student
discipline problems
* Monitor student morale and assist in solving daily problems at the
Center
* Participate in preparation of the Final Reports and other required
reports and/or manual revisions
* Assist with other logistical, group management and administrative
tasks
* Live on-site for the duration of each program period and take meals
with the students
* On a rotating basis, take responsibility for Center-specific "staff
of the day" duties
* Take part in, and occasionally lead, Center upkeep projects, social
and field activities
* At the request of the Center Director, serve as caretaker for Center
during program breaks and center rentals
* Drive standard transmission vehicles as needed
* At all times, work to ensure good relations between the Center and
local community
Safety & Risk Management
* Adhere to, actively model, and enforce all SFS and Center policies,
procedures, and rules
* Participate in the review and revision of Center Risk Assessment and
Management plans
* Recommend and review policies and procedures needed to manage risks
* Know the emergency procedures plan for the Center, including
evacuation plan
* Participate in the safety portions of the on-site orientation and
conduct safety briefings for students and/or staff
* Complete Incident Reports when appropriate and contribute to Safety
Audits
* Ensure that first aid certifications are kept up to date via
periodic courses offered by SFS between program sessions
* Report infractions of Center rules to the Center Director
* Maintain the First Aid equipment and help create and document safety
procedures
NOTE: Interns are considered volunteer staff, and as such, they are required
to attend all staff meetings, are bound by SFS personnel, safety and program
policies, and are covered by SFS liability, repatriation and evacuation
insurance.
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John Claydon, PhD
Center Director
SFS - Center for Marine Resource Studies
South Caicos, Turks & Caicos Islands
British West Indies
Tel: +1 649 9463666
Fax: +1 649 9463246
HYPERLINK "http://www.fieldstudies.org/"www.fieldstudies.org
Mailing address:
School for Field Studies
10 Federal Street, Suite 24
Salem, MA 01970-3876
U.S.A.
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