MANATEE PHOTO-IDENTIFICATION INTERNSHIP

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) Manatee Photo-identification program is looking for one or two detail-oriented interns or volunteers to serve during the upcoming summer session in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Interns will be primarily responsible for photographing manatees and collecting behavioral and environmental data at sites around Tampa Bay and assisting with lab-based photo-identification tasks. Other responsibilities may include but are not limited to data entry, special projects, and outreach activities. Interns are expected to work four days per week for approximately eight hours each day.
Qualifications:
Must be a college junior or senior for internship credit;
volunteers do not need to meet this qualification
Working knowledge of SLR digital cameras, filters, and
lenses preferred
Must have basic computer proficiency; Microsoft Access
literacy preferred
Must be able to lift approximately 50 pounds of equipment
Some field research experience with animals preferred Preference will be given to applicants who possess a valid
U.S. Driver's License
Application Process:
We are currently accepting applications for the summer 2005 session (May 1, 2005 - September 31, 2005). Internships, which ideally last four to five months, require a minimum three-month commitment. Starting and ending dates are flexible. Please indicate in your cover letter the position for which you are applying. Please send a hard copy of your resume with your cover letter, college transcripts (unofficial are sufficient if not applying for internship credit), list of three references, and contact information to the following address:
Bill Arnold
FWC/FWRI
100 8th Avenue SE
St. Petersburg, FL 33701-3095
This intern position is open until filled.
*All positions are unpaid. Housing and transportation are NOT provided.