What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mosaics Internship: Ecology Assistant position at Environment for the Americas?
Job Title: MIS Intern
**Mosaics in Science Seeks to Engage Young Professionals in Natural Resource Careers**
The salt marshes at Fire Island National Seashore have been degraded by historical anthropogenic activities (e.g., ditching) and face additional risks from various human-induced threats, including the impacts of climate change. To proactively conserve these ecosystems and address climate change challenges, the National Park Service (NPS) is implementing several resilience strategies.
### Responsibilities:
1. Participate in surveys and monitoring of coastal marshes, including mapping, vegetation surveys, hydrology assessments, wildlife surveys, and photo plots.
2. Document results in databases, including mapping sites and maintaining other spatial databases in AGOL.
3. Develop communications and outreach materials associated with the project.
4. Assist with ongoing park monitoring of shorebirds, small mammals, and forest vegetation.
### Qualifications:
1. Major studies relevant to this position: Natural Resources, Ornithology, or Wildlife Biology.
2. Ability to work independently and self-direct tasks, as well as collaborate effectively as part of a team.
3. Strong attention to detail.
4. Basic knowledge of coastal marshes, databases, compasses, GPS, and GIS.
5. Effective communication skills.
6. Ability to collect and manage data, adhere to scientific methods, and report field study results.
7. Physically fit, able to spend most of the day walking on uneven terrain, and capable of working in environments with extreme temperatures and challenging conditions.
8. Comfortable driving a four-wheel-drive vehicle.
9. Adhere to safety protocols to ensure safe navigation throughout the day.
**Mosaics in Science Seeks to Engage Young Professionals in Natural Resource Careers**
The salt marshes at Fire Island National Seashore have been degraded by historical anthropogenic activities (e.g., ditching) and face additional risks from various human-induced threats, including the impacts of climate change. To proactively conserve these ecosystems and address climate change challenges, the National Park Service (NPS) is implementing several resilience strategies.
### Responsibilities:
1. Participate in surveys and monitoring of coastal marshes, including mapping, vegetation surveys, hydrology assessments, wildlife surveys, and photo plots.
2. Document results in databases, including mapping sites and maintaining other spatial databases in AGOL.
3. Develop communications and outreach materials associated with the project.
4. Assist with ongoing park monitoring of shorebirds, small mammals, and forest vegetation.
### Qualifications:
1. Major studies relevant to this position: Natural Resources, Ornithology, or Wildlife Biology.
2. Ability to work independently and self-direct tasks, as well as collaborate effectively as part of a team.
3. Strong attention to detail.
4. Basic knowledge of coastal marshes, databases, compasses, GPS, and GIS.
5. Effective communication skills.
6. Ability to collect and manage data, adhere to scientific methods, and report field study results.
7. Physically fit, able to spend most of the day walking on uneven terrain, and capable of working in environments with extreme temperatures and challenging conditions.
8. Comfortable driving a four-wheel-drive vehicle.
9. Adhere to safety protocols to ensure safe navigation throughout the day.
