Past Jobs and Internships

Internship Opportunities 2010-2011

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.

Experimental Restoration of Coastal Dunes at Coal Oil Point

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UCSB Ecology graduate student Denise Knapp has a stipend available ($300) for one undergrad student to help about 4 hours per week this summer (July-September 2010). Her study is investigating the effects of non-native iceplant on dune arthropods food webs, and how restoration can regain a diverse native community. Duties include seed collection, iceplant control, seed cleaning, and planting and maintaining plants in the greenhouse at UCSB. When those four hours occur during the week is flexible.
Please contact Denise Knapp at dknapp@lifesci.ucsb.edu

UCSB Summer Student Dive Intern

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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 Student Dive Intern will work closely with the RCCA Southern California Regional Program Manager.
The Student Dive Intern will organize trained volunteers to conduct survey dives, ensure survey teams are equipped with datasheets and survey gear and assist with data entry and submission. This position will require some work on weekends.

Specific duties:

Organize and conduct field surveys with UCSB students and other local volunteers
Maintain and prepare sampling gear/supplies
Regular communication with divers through postings on the RCCA web forum and direct
communication with volunteer divers
Help facilitate the Buddy Breathing Program (dive business partners) in the Santa Barbara area
Conduct and oversee survey data entry in Reef Check’s online Nearshore Ecosystem Database (NED)
Outreach activities (dive club presentations, tabling events, etc)

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 6-9 hours per week) at $9 per hour for the time period of late May to mid-September 2010. Possible extension, promotion and raise after summer 2010.

Review of applicants will commence on May 15, 2010.

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

Meet Your Wild Neighbor – Seabird and Shorebird Families of S.B.

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Meet your Wild Neighbor is special 5-session education program designed for 1st through 3rd graders and taught in local schools. It is part of Santa Barbara Audubon’s Eyes in the Sky wildlife educations program which educates local students and community members about local bird species, their habitats, and conflicts with human activities.
This Coastal Fund grant will offer 60 3rd grade students at Isla Vista Elementary School the opportunity to learn about 8 of our seabird/shorebird families during five sessions that include colorful curriculum materials, bird sounds CDs, a photo presentations, a live bird visit, and a field trip to Coal Oil Point Reserve.

Internship Description:

Interns will help print, cut, and assemble student curriculum materials, assist with classroom sessions and field trip, and record pre-and post assessment tests.

School sessions are on the following dates:

Monday, May 10th 12:45-2:40PM (applies to all 5 sessions)
Wednesday, May 12th;
Friday, May14th;
Friday, May 21st (field trip to Coal Oil Point Reserve);
Tuesday, May 25th

Contact: Gabriele Drozdowski at 805-898-0347 or email

Defenders of Wildlife Graduate Film/Media Internship

The Graduate Internship as part of the Coastal Fund grant works with the California Marine Program Associate and our Washington, D.C. Communications staff in coordinating and participating with the activities in producing a 30-second television public service announcement (PSA) that would focus on the sea otter and its role as a keystone species and indicator species for the nearshore marine environment in which it resides.

Need to have a computer and land-line or cell phone to be available for weekly calls and conference calls with Marine Program Associate and/or D.C. Communications Staff.
This position requires occasional travel within Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.
Note: This position will require that the student be available and in the Santa Barbara area during the summer months between spring and fall semester. Because this is a project that spans two school academic years, students who apply must be coming back for the Fall 2010 semester.

The position hours and duration are as follows: 5 hours/week from the last week in April until the end of December. This is a paid internship.

Please submit your resume with cover letter to hr@defenders.org

Please list job title in the subject line.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work with Defenders Marine Program Associate to understand the sea otter natural history, their current status of, and the role that they play in the nearshore environment.
Work with the Marine Program Associate and D.C. Communications staff to draft a script for sea otter PSA
Work with Defenders D.C. Communications staff and U.C. Santa Barbara film school staff to identify good footage and pictures of sea otters and edit PSA, post onto YouTube and create copies for distribution.
Work in partnership with marketing intern to prepare PSA for distribution.
Perform all other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Must be an enrolled U.C. Santa Barbara graduate student
Experience: 1+ years of experience in Final Cut Pro or similar editing software, scripting and producing film projects. Candidate will need access to editing software.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

Other:

Strong writing, communications, and organizational skills
High level of proficiency with various film editing programs and other computer programs including word processing
Ability to work independently and as part of a larger team
Previous experience with film production
Candidates should submit a sample video project they have completed along with application.

DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE MARINE PROGRAM INTERNSHIP

The Undergraduate Internship as part of the Coastal Fund grant works with the California Marine Program Associate and our Washington, D.C. Communications staff in coordinating and participating with the activities in scripting, marketing and distributing of a 30-second television public service announcement (PSA) that would focus on the sea otter and its role as a keystone species and indicator species for the nearshore marine environment in which it resides. In addition, this job would require performing educational outreach to the U.C. Santa Barbara student body on sea otter natural history and issues.

Need to have a computer and land-line or cell phone to be available for weekly calls and conference calls with Marine Program Associate and/or D.C. Communications Staff.
This position requires occasional travel within Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.
Note: This position will require that the student be available and in the Santa Barbara area during the summer months between spring and fall semester. Because this is a project that spans two school academic years, students who apply must be coming back for the Fall 2010 semester.

The position hours and duration are as follows: 3 hours/week from the first week in May until the end of December. This is a paid internship.

Please submit your resume with cover letter to hr@defenders.org

Please list job title in the subject line.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work with Defenders Marine Program Associate to understand the sea otter natural history, their current status of, and the role that they play in the nearshore environment.
Work in partnership with film student graduate intern to develop script for PSA
Work with Defenders of Wildlife Marine Program Associate and D.C. Communications staff to develop and implement a marketing/distribution strategy for getting the PSA aired in the Santa Barbara and Ventura County areas
Use the information learned about sea otters to facilitate outreach to the U.C. Santa Barbara student body
Mobilize the student body and local residents to attend any hearings surrounding sea otter policy issues in the Santa Barbara area.
Perform all other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Must be an enrolled U.C. Santa Barbara undergraduate student
Experience: Desired, but not required: marketing major with experience and interest in marketing issues or products. Or similar experience

Other:

Strong writing, communications, and organizational skills
Comfortable speaking in front of groups
Ability to work independently and as part of a larger team

GOLETA BEACH RENOVATION PROJECT

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The student intern will organize and educate the UCSB community (students, faculty, etc) around the Goleta Beach project. Tasks will include speaking to classes, creating and distributing flyers, preparing and emailing action alerts, organizing letters to the editor and online comments and blogs in support of protecting Goleta Beach, and conducting a letter writing campaign to increase public support for the Goleta Beach Protection Project.

SHIPPING IN THE SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL

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Intern will work with EDC staff attorneys on analyzing the impact of shipping on marine life (whales) as a result of noise and ship strikes, and on air and water quality in the Channel. Will help analyze the potential effect on resources and operators of various proposed regulations and policies governing ship speeds and routes. Will work with policies and personnel of local, state and federal agencies including the CINMS, ARB, APCD, NMFS, etc. to produce information upon which effective control policies can be based.

STEELHEAD TROUT RESORATION PROJECT

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The student will build a coalition of businesses and organizations interested in the restoration of steelhead to local creeks including Mission Creek and Goleta’s San Jose Creek. Tasks will include identifying businesses near the creeks, developing information packets about the projects, reaching out to educate the business and community groups about the project, and obtaining sign-ons to EDC’s statements of support for the projects.

NAPLES PROJECT

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EDC has filed a lawsuit to invalidate a decision of the County Board of Supervisors to approve a development of 71 mansions at Naples on the Gaviota Coast. The process of preparing the record for that appeal involves the review of many documents, memoranda and other written material for relevance to the case. Identifying documents, digesting and cataloging them is the current task. As litigation approaches, managing these documents and assuring that attorneys have analyzed all important records will become a significant intern project.

Policy and Planning Internship – Gaviota Coast

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Gaviota Coast Intern Project Summary

The Coastal Fund recently awarded a grant to the Environmental Defense Center (EDC) and the Open space Education and Preservation Network (OPEN) to have student interns assist with policy and planning issues related to the Gaviota Coast Rural Regional Plan update. Because of cost and landowner objections, the Park Service concluded that the area could better be preserved through an effective public process which strengthened local policies and regulations. The County of Santa Barbara has just begun such a process. The purpose of the Coastal Fund grant is to have interns assist EDC and OPEN with policy and planning recommendations to the Gaviota Coast Planning Advisory Committee to the County (GavPAC), as well as to educate other students about the process via public workshops and other means.

Having student interns on campus actively engaged in learning about how policies are developed, and sharing important information with their fellow students, will be a critical addition to public involvement in Gaviota Coast planning efforts. Most importantly, helping students be effective in shaping this incredibly important planning effort will make the process that much stronger. Each student intern will be required to conceptualize, plan and execute a presentation available for the entire UCSB community. They will also help students, faculty and staff to understand the issues at stake in the planning process and, hopefully, facilitate their involvement in the Gaviota Coast planning effort.

Goleta Valley Beautiful Internships – Spring and Summer

Grant Writer/Finance Intern (1 position) POSITION FILLED: 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.

Geographic Information System Intern (1 position): Intern needed to assist with preparing a Google Earth map of the locations of all 2500 trees planted by Goleta Valley Beautiful and to present this information on the Goleta Valley Beautiful website. This information will be used to assist in ongoing tree care management and environmental impact assessments.

Researcher (2 positions): Responsibilities include independent and group research on topics related to the preparation of a City of Goleta Urban Forest management Plan. Applicants should have good writing skills 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.

Greenhouse and Growing Ground Interns (8 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 Devereux Greenhouse and Growing Grounds on the West UCSB Campus in Isla Vista, a five minute bike ride from the main campus. Interns will work with Certified Arborist Ken Knight.

Sample responsibilities include 1) Greenhouse operations – Assist in the operation and maintenance and remodeling of a native tree Devereux greenhouse and growing grounds nursery. 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; 4) Assist in public outreach educational programs, including Science Night at local elementary schools and Arbor Day programs.

Summer – We are looking for four part term Greenhouse/Growing Ground interns (described above) to work directly with Executive Director/Certified Arborist Ken Knight during the summer session from June 21 to July 31/Aug 2 to Sept 11.

Paid Restoration Internships with CCBER

The Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration (CCBER) has 7 paid internship positions available this spring for students interested in gaining hands-on experience in restoration in natural areas around the campus (Campus Lagoon, Storke Wetland, Phelps Creek, San Clemente Project, Manzanita Village, CCBER greenhouse and nursery). Students will learn to identify native and non-native plants, collect seed, propagate native plants, maintain restoration sites, conduct plant monitoring and observe wildlife. Ideal candidates are those who have participated in our for-credit restoration intern training program (also offered this spring), or who have volunteered with CCBER and who have a minimum of 6 hours, (9-5) in 3-4 hour time chunks, per week. Applicants should send a cover letter describing their experience and interest in the position and indicate when they have blocks of time for participating. Spring stipend = $300.

Paid Internship with Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ocean Futures Society (OFS)

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A not-for-profit organization based in Santa Barbara

Intern Title: Environmental Educator

Need: Highly Motivated and Dependable Students for both Winter and Spring quarters 2010

Hours and Stipend:

$ 300 for 60 hours- Winter Quarter- 2 Units

$ 300 for 60 hours-Spring Quarter- 2Units
(Roughly 6 hours per week for 20 weeks, funded as a grant from UCSB’s Coastal Fund)

Mission Statement of OFS: To explore our global ocean, inspiring and educating people throughout the world to act responsibly for its protection, documenting the critical connection between humanity and nature, and celebrating the ocean’s vital importance to the survival of all life on our planet.

History of OFS’s Environmental Education Program: Dedicated to educating the next generation, OFS has developed the Ambassadors of the Environment (AOTE) program, a field study experience for K-12 students designed to increase environmental awareness, inspire personal action for protecting natural resources and promote sustainable living. Currently serving over 10,000 elementary, middle, and high school students each year at sites in California (Catalina Island and Santa Barbara), Hawaii, French Polynesia, Cayman Islands and Greece, program participants are taught to see the local marine and terrestrial environments as a living model of sustainability, learning local terrestrial and marine species along the way via snorkeling, kayaking, hiking, etc. Participants (students) are thus guided to apply these ecological concepts to their own communities; inspiring more sustainable lifestyles at home and at school via activities including but not limited to organic gardening and which they also learn experientially during the AOTE program.

Description: OFS offers UCSB students:

In-depth training on the AOTE teaching methodology
hands on, experiential study of local coastal flora and fauna in the following local habitats: marine, inter-tidal, terrestrial, riparian, and freshwater
hands-on and experiential study of ecological community dynamics
Free room and board at El Capitan Canyon when programs are being conducted
A valuable paid work experience in the student’s area of interest, and experience in which the student can apply what they have learned with OFS and on the UCSB campus towards teaching in the field.

Specifics:

Winter Quarter: Training on Ambassadors of the Environment ecological principles and program structure; research project on content materials for Ambassadors curriculum; and field training at El Capitan Canyon site, including sandy beach and rocky intertidal session, sustainable living session, terrestrial/riparian ecosystem session and nocturnal activities, marine taught via kayaking and snorkeling if conditions permit.

Spring Quarter: Responsibilities as instructors or instructors-in-training for actual Ambassadors of the Environment sessions at El Capitan Canyon with participating schools (K-12) OR in-classroom outreach at local schools providing slideshows, presentations, etc. Evaluation and follow-up with OFS supervisor required in addition to evaluation submitted to UCSB’s Coastal Fund; the non-profit AS group sponsoring this internship.

Contact Person: Laura Brands: lbrands@oceanfutures.org 805 899 8899 x104

Internships with Goleta Valley Beautiful (Unpaid)

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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 thirteen part-time interns to work directly with the Executive Director and Certified Arborist, Ken Knight during the winter term January 4 to March 12, 2009. For more information, please contact Ken Knight, Executive Director, Goleta Valley Beautiful. (805) 685-7910-office, (805)-252-1952-cell. kennethknight@cox.net

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.

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. Applicants must be able to write clearly and collaborate with other interns.

Researcher (3 positions): Responsibilities include independent and group research on topics related to the preparation of a City of Goleta Urban Forest management Plan. Applicants should have good writing skills 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.

Greenhouse and Growing Ground Interns (8 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. Interns will work with Certified Arborists Ken Knight and Greenhouse Manager Mark Broomfield.

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; 4) Assist in public outreach educational programs, including Science Night at local elementary schools and Arbor Day programs.

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. Greenhouse intern positions are open to UCSB students only through a grant from the UCSB Coastal Fund. Please contact Ken Knight, Executive Director, Goleta Valley Beautiful. (805) 685-7910-office, (805)-252-1952-cell. kennethknight@cox.net

INTERNSHIPS AT OCEAN AND COASTAL POLICY CENTER

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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

SANTA BARBARA WILDLIFE CARE NETWORK

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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.

Field Researcher needed for Devereux Slough Monitoring Program

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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

Outreach Internship Available for Devereux Slough Monitoring Program

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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.

Habitat Restoration Internships–Coal Oil Point Reserve

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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.

Art From Scrap Green Schools Internships

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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.

Coal Oil Point Reserve–Snowy Plover Docent Program Internships

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

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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

Student Dive Intern—Reef Check

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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.

Specific duties:

Organize and conduct field surveys with UCSB students and other local volunteers
Maintain and prepare sampling gear/supplies
Regular communication with divers through postings on the RCCA web forum and direct communication with volunteer divers
Help facilitate the Buddy Breathing Program (dive business partners) in the Santa Barbara area
Conduct and oversee survey data entry in Reef Check’s online Nearshore Ecosystem Database (NED)
Outreach activities (dive club presentations, tabling events, etc)

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

Water Quality Monitoring Intern–Santa Barbara Channelkeeper

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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.

Santa Barbara Trails Council

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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.

Field and Laboratory Internships—MSI

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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.