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Whale Scout, a nonprofit organization based in King County, Washington is looking for summer interns to assist with salmon habitat restoration, riparian research and monitoring, and outreach\/educational activities. Dedicated to protecting Pacific Northwest whales through land-based conservation experiences, Whale Scout takes a boots-on-the-ground approach to recovering endangered Southern Resident killer whales and the salmon they rely upon. This internship will offer the opportunity to learn about killer whales, salmon habitat, native vegetation, communication, community building, and non-profit organizational management. It will offer those 17 and older field experience and opportunities educating the public including diverse families. The internship may also include opportunities to participate in day trips to San Juan Island and local Puget Sound beaches to facilitate educational land-based whale watching opportunities. Activities will be adjusted to comply with all COVID-19 guidelines. Two positions are available lasting 12 weeks with a $1,000 stipend to cover travel and associated expenses.\u00a0Applications are due\u00a0June 8th, 2020<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Description of Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Summer watering, weeding, maintenance, and monitoring of newly planted native vegetation at restoration sites within King County<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Development of a riparian monitoring project at our Bear Creek site<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Outreach performing educational activities working with kids and families in King County as health guidelines permit<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Compiling and delivering Orca Conservation Kits throughout the Puget Sound region and King County<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Land-based whale watching with the public at Puget Sound beaches and possibly day trips to San Juan Island (3-5) as part of the San Juan Island Naturalist Program if health guidelines permit<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Data entry and some administrative tasks<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Independent reading, learning and research<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Capstone project of the interns choice which may include a paper, presentation, or video, etc.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n $1,000 stipend to cover the cost of travel and associated expenses<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Continuing educational opportunities<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Networking opportunities<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Experience working with diverse communities<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Experience with salmon habitat restoration<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Upon successful completion of internship a letter of recommendation for future positions<\/p>\n <\/p>\n