Delaware Nature Society

Stream Watch Summer Internship

Internship Description
The main focus of the full-time summer internship is field training in stream ecology. The intern is trained to teach school-age and adult field classes, and conduct a major macroinvertebrate survey. The remainder of the intern's experience is flexible, with possible options including: volunteer recruitment and cultivation; developing creative educational activities for classroom teachers or Society staff to use in expanding water resource concepts; field research; researching and writing a newsletter article on an aquatic ecology topic or other water-related issue.

Responsibilities
Assist with Stream Watch workshops and exhibits. Participate in an on-going macroinvertebrate survey and conduct a macroinvertebrate field research project; write a final report describing the project, results, and conclusions. Research and write an article or develop an educational exhibit or activity.

Qualifications
A minimum of 2 years of college; natural science background preferred; strong verbal and written communication skills required.

Hours and Stipend
Approximately eight hours daily for 10 weeks at Ashland Nature Center, Hockessin, Delaware. Some evening and weekend work required. Stipend $2,800.

Application Deadline
March 30

To Apply
Send resume, college transcript, and three letters of recommendation to:

Stream Watch Coordinator
Delaware Nature Society
P.O. Box 700
Hockessin, DE 19707

Questions?
Call 302-239-2334, ext. 100.

Volunteer opportunities are available all year round. Call the Stream Watch Coordinator
at 302-239-2334 or E-mail.