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Job Type: Paid Internship See full internship details at https:\/\/environment.uw.edu\/career-opportunities\/hillis-intern\/<\/a><\/p>\n Oregon Natural Desert Association (ONDA) is a grassroots organization of over 10,000 members and supporters that exists to protect, defend and restore Oregon\u2019s deserts. ONDA\u2019s Hillis Internship was launched in 2021 to honor Harv Hillis\u2019 passion for desert conservation and stewardship by providing early career individuals with valuable learning and professional growth opportunities while contributing to the conservation of Oregon\u2019s high desert.<\/p>\n This year\u2019s Hillis Internship will be assigned to ONDA\u2019s stewardship program where we conduct ecological restoration, monitoring, and inventory work across thousands of acres in Oregon\u2019s high desert with the support of hundreds of volunteers. In 2021, ONDA responded to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic by expanding our Independent Stewards Program to engage volunteers safely and effectively in this critical stewardship work. The intern will support this program by developing the data processing and analysis system for data collected by Independent Stewards and by assisting with riparian restoration activities such as planting and fence construction. The intern will work alongside stewardship staff to determine what systems are needed to ensure that the data collected by Independent Stewards is processed and stored in an accessible format. They will also be responsible for developing a report analyzing and documenting data for at least one Independent Stewards project that ONDA can utilize to inform future stewardship and conservation campaign work.<\/p>\n This is a part-time, 12-week internship from October through December 2021.\u00a0 It includes both field-based and office-based activities. Field activities will require physical exertion such as prolonged hiking over rough terrain and carrying heavy items. The intern must be able to perform safely under strenuous field conditions and work outdoors, in a small team at remote sites with variable weather conditions, rough terrain and other hazards. The intern will be expected to conduct duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to endanger self and others, or damage property with which they are entrusted. Camping in central and eastern Oregon for 4-5 day periods will be required. Office activities will require prolonged periods of sitting and computer work.<\/p>\n SKILLS GAINED\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The intern will develop a broad understanding of ONDA\u2019s stewardship program, gain skills in field data processing and analysis, GIS, and riparian restoration. There will also be opportunities to connect with conservation program staff to develop knowledge and skills in land management and conservation policy related to their work on the Independent Stewards portion of the project.<\/p>\n ELIGIBILITY & DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n The Hillis Internship is open to early career individuals with a demonstrated interest in ONDA\u2019s conservation mission. Early career individuals are defined as:<\/p>\n Ideal candidates are those with experience or training in ArcGIS and data analysis\/management.<\/p>\n ABOUT OREGON NATURAL DESERT ASSOCIATION<\/strong><\/p>\n For three decades Oregon Natural Desert Association (ONDA) has connected people to their public lands and championed the conservation and stewardship of central and eastern Oregon\u2019s wild lands, waterways and wildlife. ONDA\u2019s mission is to protect, defend and restore Oregon\u2019s high desert. From championing land protection to speaking out for fish and wildlife, ONDA\u2019s members and supporters sustain the natural character of Oregon\u2019s high desert. ONDA envisions a high desert in Oregon where eight million acres of public lands are conserved to ensure that fish and wildlife thrive and wild places exist for all people to treasure and explore, now and always.\u00a0https:\/\/ONDA.org<\/a><\/p>\n ONDA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER<\/strong> ONDA uses an anonymous applicant screening process to ensure fair and objective applicant evaluation. To help facilitate this review, please submit your application via email, with your email including two separate attachments as follows:<\/p>\n
Salary Details: This is a 20-30 hour\/week part-time position paying $15\/hour. It includes pro-rated paid holidays, plus food and travel costs for field activities. Transportation, equipment and training are provided by ONDA.
Deadline: Aug 31, 2021<\/strong>
Required Experience: 0 \u2013 1 years<\/p>\n\n
ONDA is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and seeks to create an inclusive environment for all volunteers, partners, collaborators and employees. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and cultures. We strongly encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. Please review our commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion and justice in environmental conservation at\u00a0https:\/\/onda.org\/justice\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n