Another paid Internship!

Chicago Botanic Garden in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management is looking for a botanist with an interest in learning more about research management and support. The position is located at the BLM Wyoming State Office, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Cheyenne is located in southeast Wyoming just miles from Colorado.

Internship begins late June or early July and lasts for 5 months.

Compensation is $750 each two weeks.

We are looking for a recent graduate with a botany background who is interested in reviewing and summarizing major findings of previously completed research reports and floristic surveys, building databases and using GIS software. Some opportunities to participate in field work will be available, but this is primarily an office oriented position.

Desired Skills:

· Ability to synthesize and interpret field data
· Ability to build a Microsoft Access and Excel database
· Ability to use and understand GIS software database
· Good technical writing skills
· Interest in doing some field work

Requirements:

· BS or BA in Plant Biology or Ecology with a botanical focus
· US citizen or current visa to work in US
· Valid driver's license
· Vehicle needed for personal use, work vehicle is provided

To Apply:

Send a Letter of Interest and Resume to:
kkordecki@chicagobotanic.org
Ask 2 referees to direct a Letter of Recommendation to the same email
Email an unofficial academic transcript to the same email
Send an official, sealed academic transcript to:

Chicago Botanic Garden
Kristen Kordecki
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL
60022