The Maine Natural Areas Program (MNAP) within the Maine Department of Agriculture,
\nConservation and Forestry (DACF) seeks adventurous interns for two Invasive Plant Biology
\nInternships in Southern Maine in summer 2021 (York and Cumberland counties). The interns
\nwill survey, map, treat, and monitor invasive terrestrial and wetland plants, with a special focus
\non perennial pepperweed (Lepidium latifolium), a species still uncommon in Maine. Fieldwork
\nwill take place primarily in York and Cumberland counties, and includes: searching for invasive
\nplants and documenting infestations; manual removal of invasive plants; and assisting with
\ninvasive plant workshops. Desk work includes data entry and records management, landowner
\noutreach, creating maps using iMapInvasives and\/or ArcGIS, assisting with invasive plant
\nmanagement reports, preparing for outreach events, and general office projects. Applicants must
\nbe able to work outdoors for long periods of time under a wide variety of conditions, including
\nlong days on foot in hot weather. The internship requires a strong interest in invasive plant
\necology and land stewardship, attention to detail, teamwork, good communication skills, and
\nenthusiasm for addressing invasive plants. The ability to identify common invasive and native
\nplants, familiarity with handheld GPS units, ArcGIS experience, and prior fieldwork experience
\nare helpful, but training will be provided. The interns will be cross-trained with other MNAP
\necology and monitoring projects.
\nDue to COVID-19, it is unclear at this time whether the interns will have access to an office
\nspace in Southern Maine. If not, interns can expect to complete most office work remotely (at
\nhome, good internet required), with occasional work at the MNAP office in Augusta. This
\nposition requires frequent within-state travel and may include occasional overnight travel.
\nThe Internships will run from approximately mid-June to mid-August. Pay is $14\/hour. Shared
\nhousing may be available in the project area for a fee.
\nFor more information about MNAP, visit: www.maine.gov\/dacf\/mnap
\nIf you have questions about the Internship, please contact Nancy Olmstead, Invasive Plant
\nBiologist, Nancy.olmstead@maine.gov or 207-287-8046. To apply, email Nancy and attach your
\nresume and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Maine Natural Areas Program (MNAP) within the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) seeks adventurous interns for two Invasive Plant Biology Internships in Southern Maine in summer 2021 (York and Cumberland counties). The interns will survey, map, treat, and monitor invasive terrestrial and wetland plants, with a special focus on perennial pepperweed […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":130,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1826","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"\n