Opportunities

JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS

The Coastal Fund supports a wide variety of projects each quarter many of which offer stipends for students to gain valuable experience. Check out the current job listing for outstanding opportunities.

Internships at Ocean and Coastal Policy Center
Internships at Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network
Devereux Slough Monitoring Program—Field researcher needed THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED
Devereux Slough Monitoring Program—Outreach internship available THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED
Habitat Restoration Internships--Coal Oil Point Reserve THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED
Art From Scrap Green Schools intern—Watershed Resource Center THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED
Coal Oil Point Reserve, Snowy Plover Docent Program- Internship and Assistant Opportunities THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED
Coal Oil Point Reserve—Assistant Position THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED
Restoration Internship—Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED
Goleta Valley Beautiful Internships—11 opportunities available! THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED
UCSB Reef Check Student Dive Intern THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED
Water Quality Monitoring Intern—Santa Barbara Channelkeeper THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED
Trail Planning Internship—Santa Barbara County Trails Council THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED
Field and Laboratory Internships—Marine Science Institute THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED

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Several undergraduate interns are currently available with a formal start date on 1 January 2010. This is a three-month intensive internship opportunity. The Center’s goal is to gather a team of interns who will become more familiar with the Gaviota coast issues, and who are willing to formally participate in the planning for this coastal area. Several documents are available on line:

Gaviota Coast Feasibility Study
Gaviota Coast Study Group Report and recommendations
Santa Barbara Climate Action Strategy

Here’s a break down of the initial tasks to be completed by the end of February 2010:

1) Review government and non-government reports noted above (and below).
2) Choose a subject or project that you are interested in pursuing further. The project will ultimately represent about a 5 page overview of a major biodiversity issue associated with Gaviota coast, and what types of policy tools are needed to protect biodiversity. Here are several options to consider:

• Beach ecology
• Threatened or Endangered Species (e.g., steelhead salmon)
• Environmental Sensitive Habitat Areas (ESHAs)
• Watershed-based planning and policy
• Foothill ecology
• Riparian ecology (e.g. required buffer areas)
• Coastal armoring, such as sea walls, and biodiversity issues
• Non-ESHA habitats
• Core Habitat, Buffer and Corridor Issues
• Creek and water quality issues
• Public access and biodiversity issues

Also, to prepare for our work, it would be a good idea for each intern to review a report at:
http://ocpc.msi.ucsb.edu/pdfs/ClimateDisturbanceRpt.pdf
and the web blog at: http://climatesantabarbara.blogspot.com/

Interns will be responsible for writing a “briefing paper” for the Gaviota Planning Advisory Committee planning process, and will need to deliver their project’s paper to the members of this planning committee in one of their scheduled public hearings by late February 2010. Interns will also need to participate in weekly 2-hour meetings during the Winter quarter to discuss respective projects, and share information. Several public workshops and events will also be coordinated by project interns.

If you are interested, please send a resume and cover letter to: Dr. Michael McGinnis, Project Manager, Ocean and Coastal Policy Center by email at – mcginnis@lifesci.ucsb.edu

The Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network is looking for 4 interns, the work schedule is flexible, ten hours per week for the winter and spring quarters. Interns will learn and carry out the basic requirements to care for injured, orphaned and oiled wildlife including feeding, cleaning, medicating and releasing songbirds, seabirds and small mammals. Interns will also learn how to educate the public on how to live in harmony with wildlife in their neighborhood by helping the community with their wildlife challenges. Interns will also participate in educational outreach programs, web site, and facebook updates. For more information please contact Julia Parker, Director of Animal Affairs at jparker@sbwcn.org, or (805) 681-1080.

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One paid internship available as part of a long-term monitoring and ecological study of the Devereux Slough ecosystem. Devereux slough, located at the University managed Coal Oil Point Reserve, is a seasonally flooded coastal wetland. The internship will consist of weekly monitoring of water quality, fish surveys, data entry, data analysis, and updating educational postings. Most of the work will be conducted in the field and give participant ample opportunity to gain experience in numerous field sampling techniques.

The intern must be a UCSB student, able to commitment to a regular schedule of 3-4 hours/week, reliable, independent, and willing to learn. The project is funded by the Coastal Fund, and the intern will receive a $300 stipend upon successful completion of the fall quarter internship requirements.

To apply send resume and class schedule/time availability to Tara Longwell at longwell@lifesci.ucsb.edu

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One paid internship is available as part of a long-term monitoring study of the Devereux Slough ecosystem. Devereux slough is a seasonally flooded coastal wetland located within UCSB’s Coal Oil Point Reserve. The Devereux Slough Monitoring Program collects important information on the slough including: water quality, fish surveys, and sedimentation rates.
The outreach intern will be responsible for raising awareness among UCSB students and the community about the Devereux Slough ecosystem, the slough monitoring program, Coal Oil Point Reserve, the non-profit group Shorelines and Watersheds, and the importance of responsible watershed management. In particular the intern duties would include: updating website materials, participating in outreach events, distributing brochures, helping create an annual report, and updating educational postings.
The intern will receive a $300 at the end of the academic quarter, funding provided by the Coastal Fund. Applicants must be a UCSB student. To be considered for the internship please send your resume and class schedule for summer quarter to Tara Longwell (Slough Monitoring Program Coordinator) at longwell@lifesci.ucsb.edu.

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Coal Oil Point Reserve has several paid habitat restoration internships available for Fall Quarter 2009. Interns will work with the Reserve steward, other interns, and volunteers assisting with restoring native wetland and coastal sage scrub habitats. Job duties will include: plant propagation, seed collection, invasive weed control, planting natives, ecological monitoring and general site maintenance. The internship requires a 30 hour commitment; generally 3 hours/week on either Tues OR Friday mornings, and occasional Saturday workdays. Interns receive a $300 stipend upon successful completion of the internship.

Applicant must be a UCSB student and must be available on Tues OR Friday mornings from 9am-12noon, beginning the first week of classes. Previous restoration experience and knowledge of native plants and restoration ecology is a plus, but not necessary. Positions are funded by the Coastal Fund.

To apply send resume and class schedule/time availability for Fall Quarter to Tara Longwell at longwell@lifesci.ucsb.edu (805) 893-5092.

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Two interns from UCSB work with AFS Green Schools staff at the South Coast Watershed Resource Center (WRC). The main objective of this project is to raise public awareness about Santa Barbara’s unique watersheds and ocean environment and the importance of practicing pollution prevention methods to maintain clean water quality. The UCSB interns are instrumental in the development and management of community programming at the WRC and work as liaisons with UCSB students and faculty, involving them in WRC ocean and watershed activities.

Docent Position THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED
After completing a 6-hour training course, the intern is responsible for covering docent shifts on the beach. The intern will spend an average of 10 hours, two 5-hour shifts on the beach watching over the plover habitat and communicating with the public about the plover population and the causes for its decline. The intern is also responsible for communicating the rules and regulations to beach visitors and requesting that they comply, for example making sure that all dogs at COPR are leashed. The intern is also responsible for recording basic data during each shift.
Salary is $10.00 per hour. Flexible hours, particularly weekends and weekday afternoons are needed. 2-4 Docents positions are offered during the breeding season: April to September.
This position is also offered for academic credit each quarter, throughout the year.
Contact: Jennifer Stroh, 893-3703, stroha2lifesci.ucsb.edu

Assistant Position THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED
We request that the Assistant also attend the 6 hour training course. The primary responsibility of a Program Assistant is to help the Program Coordinator with program management. A large part of this is to coordinate the recruitment of Plover Docents. This includes, tabling and visiting classes the first week of winter and spring quarters, attending the first and then assisting with future monthly tours and docent trainings, and creating a calendar for recruitment that year. The calendar would include the development of UCSB’s quarter Recruitment Schedule and Tours for incoming students. The intern would also be responsible for staffing at least 3 community tabling events, at which the program is represented and has a booth, table, and materials for public outreach and recruitment.
In addition to recruitment, the student/intern would spend 1 hour per week meeting with the Program Coordinator, 2-3 hours per week entering data and upkeep of the office.
Salary is $10.00 per hour. Flexible hours. This position is offered throughout the year, depending on available funds.
This position is also offered for academic credit each quarter, throughout the year.
Contact: Jennifer Stroh, 893-3703, stroha2lifesci.ucsb.edu

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CCBER is looking for 2-4 student interns to participate in restoration activities associated with the Campus lagoon area: Fall and Winter quarters available. Learn to collect seeds, propagate plants, prepare the sites, plant, and learn about the restoration process.  Students need to have two time blocks of at least 3 hours each per week to commit to working with us. Please send a resume and letter of interest to Janet Myers (intern coordinator) jmyers@lifesci.ucsb.edu. Stipend = $300/quarter.

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Goleta Valley Beautiful is a non-profit environmental and community service organization with a goal of supporting and enhancing a healthy urban forest. We are looking for eleven part-time interns to work directly with the Executive Director and Certified Arborist, Ken Knight during the fall term September 24 to December 4, 2009.

Grant Writer/Finance Intern (1 position): Responsibilities include Grant writing- preparation of proposals from developed sources provided by the Executive Director, and researching urban forestry fiscal resources and production of viable funding proposals. Required skills include an interest in a healthy and expanding urban forest as well as familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel.
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Geographical Data Intern (1 position): Intern needed to assist with analyzing data and maps collected for the purposes of preparing baseline conditions of Goleta’s urban forest and for developing goals for the future of Goleta’s urban forest. Potential candidates must have experience working with Arc View 9.3 and be able to communicate effectively.
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Researcher (3 positions): Responsibilities include independent research on given topics with the ability to summarize results and organize sources. Required skills include an interest in a healthy and expanding urban forest as well as familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel.
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Greenhouse and Growing Ground Interns (6 positions):
Goleta Valley Beautiful is a not-for-profit environmental and community service organization with a goal of supporting and enhancing a healthy and expanding urban forest. We are seeking part-time interns to assist with the operation of the 2000 native tree Greenhouse and Growing Grounds on the Devereux campus near Coal Oil Point in Isla Vista, a five minute bike ride from the main campus.

Sample responsibilities include 1) Greenhouse operations – Assist in the operation and maintenance of a native tree greenhouse and growing grounds nursery on the Devereux Campus on Coal Oil Point in Isla Vista. Collect seeds and shoots, sow, transplant, irrigate, prune, weed and inventory native trees in preparation for planting in public areas; 2) Preparation of compost by shredding green leaves and twigs, mixing and preparation of organic compost suitable for use in tree planting; 3) Assist adult developmentally disabled Devereux clients on an occasional basis with their work in preparing organic-certified plants for sale at the Santa Barbara Farmers Market.

All applicants should have an interest in a healthy and expanding urban forest. Interns are expected to provide 40 hours of service during the term. A specific schedule will be mutually developed to accommodate your schedule. A stipend of $250 per quarter will be provided to each intern. Greenhouse intern positions are open to UCSB students only through a grant from the UCSB Coastal Fund. Preference given to students who commit to continuing with an additional internship during the winter term. Please contact Ken Knight, Executive Director, Goleta Valley Beautiful. (805) 685-7910-office, (805)-252-1952-cell. kennethknight@cox.net
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Goleta Valley Beautiful Board of Directors – UCSB student position open.
Goleta Valley Beautiful has an opening for one of two unpaid UCSB student positions on the 15 member Board of Directors. The Board approves operating policies, sets goals, develops resources and financing for operations. GVB conducts over 50 tree planting and care events each year with approximately 1400 volunteers, most of which are students. Board and committee meetings involve about 2 hours per month, with another 4-8 hours preparatory reading. Position is from September to May. For information and application call (805)-685-7910-office, (805)-252-1952-cell, kennethknight@cox.net.
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UCSB Summer Student Dive Intern
Reef Check California Program

The Reef Check Foundation seeks a Summer Student Dive intern to facilitate the implementation and growth of the Reef Check California (RCCA) Program in the Santa Barbara area. The Summer Student Dive Intern will work closely with the RCCA Southern California Regional Program Manager.

The Summer Student Dive Intern will organize trained volunteers to conduct survey dives, ensure survey teams are equipped with datasheets and survey gear and assist teams with data entry and submission. This position will require some work on weekends.

This part time position is based out of a home office. The candidate must be organized and capable of working independently. Successful candidates must have a strong work ethic coupled with a high level of self-motivation and enthusiasm. Applicants will need to have their own computer with reliable internet connection.

Previous RCCA certification, significant Southern California diving experience and strong diving skills and are required. Professional dive leader (Instructor or Divemaster) and Scientific Diver certification (AAUS or equivalent) preferred. Applicants must have their own dive gear in working order.
This is a part time position (approximately 10 hours per week) at $10 per hour for the time period of late June to late September, 2009.

Review of applicants will commence on June 20, 2009.

Applicants should submit a CV and cover letter via email to colleen@reefcheck.org

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Organization: Santa Barbara Channelkeeper
Position: Water Quality Monitoring Intern - Temporary
Schedule: very flexible, 10- 15 hrs/week., First Sunday of each month required.
Compensation: $9/hr
Term: July, 2009 – January, 2010

Job Description:
The Water Quality Monitoring Intern will assist Channelkeeper’s Watershed Programs
Director in implementing a six-month project to identify illicit sewage discharges into
Goleta creeks using optical brightener detection methods. Training and project direction
will be provided, but the intern will be expected to carry out project activities and write a
summary report.

Primary duties include:
- Maintenance, preparation, and calibration of materials and equipment for
stream sampling events each month
- Participating in monthly water quality sampling events
- Analyzing water quality samples for optical brighteners
- Assisting with project data entry and storage
- Conducting additional water quality monitoring including 8hr continuous
(hourly) sampling on selected streams and targeted outfall sampling.
- Preparation of a project summary report

Requirements:
- Interest in water quality
- Ability to work independently in the office and in the field
- Willingness/ability to work the first Sunday of each month
- Ability to conduct fieldwork in creeks, which may include carrying equipment
(up to 30 lbs), hiking up to 5 miles in one day over uneven, difficult terrain
through wet, muddy, and overgrown areas.
- Willingness and ability to conduct some field work and sampling activities
alone
- Must be dependable

Desirable Qualifications:
- Analytical background in environmental science, chemistry, biology or other
related field (especially related to water quality and/or creek ecology).
- Experience conducting independent research
- Laboratory experience
- Statistical experience
- Experience with Microsoft Excel
- Experience conducting environmental education
- Knowledge of environmental policy
- GIS/GPS experience

Please submit cover letter and resume to Ben Pitterle at ben@sbck.org or 714 Bond
Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93103.

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The Santa Barbara Trails Council (SBTC) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to support trail access and to help develop, improve and maintain them. SBTC is seeking an intern to assist in the development of a trail planning and rehabilitation map for Ellwood Mesa that will enable us to provide the City of Goleta with the needed information to implement a mitigation program for the Preserve's trails and areas of severe erosion.

The job requires a minimum of a 40 hour commitment, averaging 4 hours per week over through the Winter Quarter with some of this time spent on weekends. The applicant will be expected to conduct field surveys, record the survey information using ArcView software and to develop trail planning maps for the Preserve. The applicant should be familiar with ArcView, have previous experience in development of GIS maps, and have access to the software on campus. Activities include:

• Use of GIS survey gear to map areas identified by the City of Goleta for restoration
• Input of field survey data onto the maps
• Development of a map of the Ellwood Mesa area that identifies an overall plan for managing the Preserve's trails.

The applicant will receive a stipend of $400 upon successful completion of the internship. To apply, send a resume along with time availability for the Winter Quarter to ray@sbtrails.org.

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Internships are available to help in the field or laboratory. Field work involves helping our laboratory technician check our on-going invertebrate settlement plates at Santa Barbara Harbor. We do this once a week. Once a month plates are retrieved and returned to the laboratory for processing and new plates put out. Laboratory work involves the processing of samples collected monthly at the harbor. Pay is $9/hr. Normally, we encourage students to participate on a volunteer basis at first to make sure that this is something that they want to participate in before signing up for compensation.

Desirable qualifications include dependability, eagerness, and knowledge of marine invertebrates.