College Internship in Suburban Ecology (Bedford, NY)

Program Description: Mianus River Gorge, a conservation organization and 850-acre nature preserve in southern New York, offers 8 week summer internships for college students interested in the conservation of natural areas in urbanizing landscapes.

·         Stipend: $25/day or combination of school credit and stipend (depending on university requirements).

·         Internships last for a period of 8 weeks. 10-week internships may be available in 2018. Internships typically run from June to July, but some flexibility is available.

·         We usually need to give preference to local students or those that can commute daily to Bedford, NY, as summer housing is not always guaranteed.

·         Each intern will work alongside Gorge staff and graduate students on a variety of projects including wildlife monitoring, non-native species management, and GIS applications.

·         Interns will work with and supervise high school students in our authentic research program (Wildlife Technician Program).

·         We work with our interns to provide a learning experience that fits their interests and long-term educational goals.

Projects for 2018 include:

o   Monitoring coyotes, black bear, and other wildlife in Westchester, NYC, and Fairfield

o   Vegetation sampling, monitoring, and restoration

o   Initiating design and construction of a new educational trail

o   Invasive species control and other land management work

o   Data management, GIS work, and analysis on several long-term projects

Applicant Eligibility

·         All undergraduate students are eligible to apply. We do not require applicants to major in a particular discipline; however, exposure to the fields of ecology, environmental science, or geography is encouraged. We do accept interns that have graduated the academic year just prior to the internship.

·         Interns must be self-motivated and work well in groups settings.

·         Applicants should be prepared for strenuous work outdoors (e.g. field research and land management projects) as well as perform indoor work when necessary (e.g. data entry and GIS projects).

·         This year the internship will run from June 4 to July 27 -- applicants need to be available during this period.

To apply:

Upload the attached application form, a cover letter, a resume, and a letter of recommendation from an employment or academic supervisor. Letters can be emailed to research@mianus.org if your reference prefers.

Send questions to research@mianus.org or call 914.234.3455