Faculty Sponsor: Ken Tabbutt (tabbuttk@evergreen.edu)
Field Sponsor: Barbara Samora (Mt. Rainier)

The Evergreen State College has established a Cooperative Agreement with the Mt. Rainier National Park which will provide paid interships for at least two students. The internships will last 12-14 weeks during the summer. This summer the internship positions include:

Fish Crew
Assists in the collection and reporting of all data for fish including associated ecological and habitat information.. Collects field data relating to inventories and monitoring of aquatic ecosystems with emphasis on fish. Implements fish surveys according to established protocols. Performs computerized data entry, quality control of data collection and entry and provides preliminary assessment and classification of the information. Responsible for maintaining and operating field and lab equipment, and evaluates quality assurance/control procedures.

Amphibian Crew
Assists in the collection and reporting of all data for amphibians including associated ecological and habitat information. Collects field data relating to inventories and monitoring of aquatic ecosystems with emphasis on amphibians. Implements amphibian surveys according to established protocols. Performs computerized data entry, quality control of data collection and entry and provides preliminary assessment and classification of the information. Responsible for maintaining and operating field and lab equipment, and evaluates quality assurance/control procedures.

Carrying Capacity Inventory, Natural Resource Web Development, data compilation and GIS support
Assists in the collection and reporting of data associated with park carrying capacity studies, including monitoring visitor use and associated impacts. Performs computerized data entry, quality control of data collection and entry and provides preliminary assessment and classification of the information. Assists in the preparation of technical reports. Compiles, reduces, stores, retrieves, analyzes and reports technical data collected in field surveys.

Assists scientific staff in preparing written summaries of natural resource information that will be placed on the park Website under Natural Resource information. Available information is synthesized and summarized and written profiles are prepared on topics such as park air quality, aquatic resources, plant and wildlife.

Provides GIS support to park GIS specialist in developing maps and data compilations for various park natural resource projects.

For all field crew Jobs
Valid State Drivers License required. First Aid card recommended. Work involves frequent hiking (up to 15 miles per day), carrying a heavy pack (up to 60 pounds) on uneven, steep terrain at elevations that range from 2000 ft. to 9000 ft. Work will continue in all types of weather on land and on water. (For fish and amphibian crews: Some work involves snorkeling or entering very cold waters using protective equipment (dry suits, waders)). Other work will involve a variety of sedentary tasks in an office setting. Work may also require sitting in front of video terminals/computers for prolonged periods of time.

Field work involves moderate risks, discomforts or unpleasantness, especially when traveling to and working in "remote" locations. Other work will be performed in an office setting which is normally adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Office work may also require sitting in front of video terminals/computers for prolonged periods of time. Employee is required to operate various motor vehicles and hand propelled watercraft. Field work often requires backcountry overnight stays for several days in a row.

Application for Internship Position
Mt. Rainier, Summer 2002

Name:

Email:

Phone:

Internship Position(s) of Interest:

Dates Available in the Summer:

Short statement describing your background experience (academic and/or work related) and qualifications for the internship position.

Faculty Reference (preferably from a recent program):

Please return this application to me or my mailbox in Lab II (second floor) by Friday, May 17th.