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JOB TITLE: Conservation Aide Intern
EMPLOYER: Maine Natural Areas Program
LOCATION: Augusta, Maine
DATE POSTED: January 2008
CLOSING DATE: March 3, 2008

PROGRAM BACKGROUND:

The Maine Natural Areas Program (MNAP) conducts ongoing statewide inventories and monitoring efforts to document the location, condition and status of Maine’s biota. The Program maintains a comprehensive data management system consisting of computer, map and manual files used primarily for planning and protection efforts for rare plant species and exemplary natural communities.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The intern will assist MNAP ecologists and data management staff with:

Transcribing information about the location and status of rare plants and natural communities to include researching species for proper mapping protocol purposes, data entry into a GIS database and quality control for accuracy
Entering ecological information into computer files and GIS databases
Collecting and linking landowner information to rare plant and natural community locations
Maintaining and organizing rare plant and natural community files, to include
organization and filing in the Geographic Management Files
Summarizing field survey data
Assisting with special projects as needed

The internship will be based at the MNAP office in Augusta. This position is up to 40 hours/week and pays $10.00/hour.

QUALIFICATIONS :

It is desired that the intern will have the following skills or comparable experience:

Biological/botanical background.
Strong computer skills.
Knowledge of GIS and ArcMap 9.0 is desirable.
Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Willingness to work in an office environment.

TO APPLY :

To apply for this position, send a cover letter, resume and list of 3 references to Lisa St. Hilaire, Information Manager, Maine Natural Areas Program, 93 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333, (207) 287-8046.

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