Schaefer Research Internship
About the Position:
Dr. Vincent and Lois Schaefer established the Schaefer Internship “to introduce students to the fascination and almost infinite variety of the natural world by providing the setting, exposure to dedicated scientists, and opportunity to sample a wide variety of nature study.”
This internship is within the Conservation Programs department and is ~8-9 weeks (~June-August, flexible start date).
Conservation Programs staff carry out a broad program of ecological research projects including long-term studies on:
• Climate
• Natural history of plants and animals
• Water quality and limnology
• Phenology
• Breeding bird populations
Essential Functions:
The 2023 Schaefer Research Internship at the Daniel Smiley Research Center provides an opportunity to work with Preserve research staff, scientists, and land managers on:
• Forest and grassland vegetation assessment
• Vegetation impact from white-tailed deer browse
• Bumblebee (Bombus spp.) community assessment
• Field management planning
• Detailed data collection & management
The selected intern will develop an individualized research project, complete a written report, and present their findings in an oral presentation at the end of the summer.
Desired Skills and Experience:
· Students currently enrolled in their sophomore or junior years of college (or equivalent credit hours) who are majoring in Biology, Ecology, Geology, Environmental Studies/Science, or related natural science majors.
· Must be able to provide personal gear for the day (rain gear, appropriate clothing, hiking boots).
Classification:
Full time (40 hours per week), Seasonal, Temporary
Compensation:
$15.00/hour for a maximum of 400 hours; on-site housing available
Location:
Mohonk Preserve’s main offices are located at our Visitor Center in Gardiner, NY. This position will be based out of the Preserve’s Daniel Smiley Research Center (DSRC) on the grounds of the Mohonk Mountain House resort. Mohonk Preserve offers hybrid work schedules at this time – coordinated with their supervisor and depending on the job, staff may be able to split time working remotely, as well as in the office and in-person on the land. Generally standard working hours, with some flexibility, to be coordinated with supervisor.
Benefits:
- Direct Payroll Deposit
- Mohonk Preserve membership for duration of internship
- Access to lands and some activities of Mohonk Mountain House resort
Eligibility for certain benefits is dependent upon a variety of factors including employment status.
COVID-19 Considerations:
The health and safety of our employees and their families is of the utmost importance. Mohonk Preserve requires all staff either to provide proof of being fully vaccinated or, if they cannot provide such proof for any reason, to wear a mask per CDC guidelines CDC Mask Guidance. Regular testing may be required for the unvaccinated. All employees are expected to adhere to required Mohonk Preserve COVID-19 protocols.
Mohonk Preserve is a smoke-free campus.
Physical Demands:
· Frequently uses a computer keyboard, reads, writes
· Frequently works outdoors, often for several hours or more, in off-trail locations, sometimes in adverse conditions such as high heat/humidity, uneven terrain, and exposure to poison ivy and biting insects.
· May require standing, walking, hiking, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, carrying equipment
· Occasional events indoors or outdoors outside standard office hours and in other locations around the Preserve