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Each summer, about\u00a016 internship positions are available through The Evergreen State College (TESC) for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) in Olympia, Washington. This internship program provides hands-on field and laboratory experience. Interns collect\u00a0and analyze\u00a0environmental data gathered from WSDOT wetland compensatory mitigation sites.<\/p>\n
Most field activities focus on vegetation sampling and plant identification. Interns\u00a0use quantitative and qualitative monitoring methods to conduct vegetation surveys, and statistical methods to evaluate quantitative data. The internship includes other activities such as evaluating soils, hydrology and wildlife, as time allows.<\/p>\n
Plant identification laboratory sessions, supplemental training\u00a0and seminars take place on the TESC campus. Most weeks include three field days (7:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and one day at the plant lab on the TESC campus (7:30 a.m. to 4\u00a0p.m.), though there is some variation in the 11-week schedule.<\/p>\n
Internship Title<\/strong>: Wetlands Ecology and Monitoring Techniques Internship Duration:\u00a0<\/strong>June 22\u00a0– Sept. 3, 2020 Credit options:<\/strong><\/p>\n We evaluate interns based on participation, attendance, and performance in field and laboratory activities.<\/p>\n Financial assistance may be available to those who qualify.<\/p>\n WSDOT Contact:<\/strong>\u00a0Kristen Andrews<\/a>, Wetland Monitoring Manager.<\/p>\n To apply for the wetlands internship, submit the following required materials by\u00a0April 3, 2020:<\/p>\n We prefer to receive applications\u00a0via email, though we accept hard copies.<\/p>\n Please send\u00a0application materials to:<\/p>\n Kristen.Andrews@wsdot.wa.gov<\/a><\/p>\n Kristen Andrews Students from a broad variety of backgrounds are encouraged to apply.\u00a0We are particularly interested in students with the following skills and academic preparation:<\/p>\n Interns need the following texts and equipment before the first day of service:<\/p>\n Available at TESC Bookstore:<\/strong><\/p>\n Other required equipment:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nPosition Title<\/strong>: Wetland Biologist Intern
\nFaculty Sponsor<\/strong>: Dylan Fischer, Ph.D., Member of The Evergreen State College Faculty<\/p>\n
\nDays\/hours:\u00a0<\/strong>Monday – Thursday, approximately 8-10 hours per day, 38 hrs\/wk
\nCompensation:\u00a0<\/strong>$3,000\u00a0taxable gross income.
\nPrerequisites:\u00a0<\/strong>You must enroll in the TESC summer school and pay appropriate tuition. For additional information, please see\u00a0The Evergreen State College tuition rates<\/a>\u00a0web site.<\/p>\n\n
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\nWSDOT, Environmental Services
\nPO Box 47332
\nOlympia, WA 98504-7332<\/p>\nImportant dates for 2020\u00a0internships<\/h3>\n
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