Dept of Environmental Conservation
256 Norrie Point WayStaatsburg , NY 12580
E-Mail: christina.pacella@dec.ny.gov
Division/Unit: Marine Resources
Web Site:
www.dec.ny.gov
Hudson River System-Wide Monitoring Program Intern (ID: 109303) for Summer 2023
Agency/Facility
Staatsburg , NY 12580
E-Mail: christina.pacella@dec.ny.gov
Proposal Information
Description:
The Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve (HRNERR) seeks to accept interns to assist with environmental monitoring of freshwater tidal marshes. By participating in this internship, you will gain experience with standard protocols used to collect water quality, nutrient, and weather data. This position may support tasks including how to safely store, handle, and dispose of chemicals, clean glassware, and prepare chemical standards. Students may also learn to identify and quantify various plant species in emergent marsh and submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) habitats. Other potential internship duties include assisting with elevation surveys in marshes, river water sampling (from shore or boat), assisting with laboratory protocols (filtering and weighing), and calibrating instruments. Eligible applicants must be comfortable working in and around water and able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Skills:
Field Work
Lab Work
Internship Areas: Environmental Conservation, Scientific Research
Logistical Information
Payment? Unpaid
Number of Hours: 10 - 19
Location: Dutchess
Number of Interns Needed: 2
Desired Candidate Profile
Preferred Standing Junior
Minimum Standing: Sophomore
Degree Concentrations: Environmental Studies, Natural Science, Physical Science