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Employment Opportunities

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Internship Opportunities

  • Supervisors: Natasha Karniski-Keglovits, SUNY ESF; Denise Silfee, Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation (ACLC)

    Number of positions available: Two (2)

    Website: www.adkloon.org; www.esf.edu/newcomb

    Position Description: The ACLC internship is a conservation science and outreach position. Interns will gain experience with developing and facilitating environmental programs and loon-related outreach and conservation initiatives, data collection and entry, monitoring wildlife, and understanding loon behavior.

    Projects include the Loon-Friendly Lake Certification Program (LFLCP), Fishing Line Recycling Program, loon nest site protection, Lead Tackle Buy-Back Program, monitoring lakes, and aiding in loon rescues if needed. These programs involve helping with public education initiatives, working with lake associations, communicating with partners, monitoring lakes, and working on loon research initiatives. Opportunities to work on new research and outreach initiatives and design educational materials may be available. More information on each of these programs can be found on the ACLC website (see below).

    Major Responsibilities:

    • Monitor lakes for loon activity, nest protection, and potential nest raft suitability

    • Work with lake associations on monitoring programs and new research initiatives

    • Assist with promotion of Lead Buyback, LFLCP, and Fishing Line Recycling programs

    • Assist with public education and outreach such as presentations and/or tabling events, contributing to social media posts, and designing outreach materials

    • Attend loon rescue training and assist with loon rescues as needed

    Candidate Requirements: This is a public-facing position that requires strong interpersonal skills. The position requires an individual who is driven, outgoing, engaging, organized, and passionate about wildlife and conservation. Because this position requires travel to locations throughout the eastern Adirondacks, a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation is a must. Ability to swim and paddle a kayak. Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Word is recommended. Mileage for travel to and from field sites will be reimbursed, and food and lodging (a $5,000 value) will be provided.

    Details:

    • Interns will live and work out of ESF’s Newcomb Campus 

    • Intern supervisor is Natasha Karniski-Keglovits of ESF’s Adirondack Ecological Center

    • Coordinating the program are Denise Silfee, ACLC Director of Education and Communications, and Griffin Archambault, ACLC biologist.

    • The internship runs for 12 weeks in summer (40 hrs/week) 

    • Regular weekend and occasional night work is required

    • Approximately late May through mid August 

    • The internship is not a paid position, but covers full summer food and housing as well as mileage reimbursement to and from work sites.

    • Interns will be provided room and board - a $5,000 value

    • Vegetarian, vegan and other meal choices are available

    • Interns need their own transportation for the summer.  Carpooling may be an option.

    • Information on the Newcomb Campus and Adirondack Ecological Center: www.esf.edu/newcomb

    To Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to Natasha Karniski-Keglovits (nlkarnis@esf.edu). Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled; please apply by February 21st for optimal consideration.

    About ACLC: The Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation is a scientific and educational nonprofit organization in Saranac Lake, NY dedicated to promoting and inspiring passion for the conservation of Common Loons. We conduct research on loon health, nest success, and threats to loon populations and habitats. www.adkloon.org/

    About AEC: SUNY ESF Adirondack Ecological Center is a 15,000-acre field research station in the central Adirondack Mountains of New York.  The AEC supports year-round scientific discovery, teaching and public engagement.  Our mission is to understand the Adirondack ecosystem through research and education. www.esf.edu/newcomb

    Funding for the internship is provided by the USFWS B120 Grant

    “Restoring Breeding Common Loons in New York’s Adirondack Park”

  • Details coming soon!

 

The Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation is an equal opportunity employer, and actively encourages candidates with diverse backgrounds to apply. It does not discriminate against any candidate or employee based on race, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion or veteran status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.