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Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Summer Marine Science Education Internship Position

Position Description

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Position:  Volunteer Summer Marine Science Education Intern in Homer, Alaska.

When:  May 21 – August 20, 2007. Tuesdays through Saturdays.

Job duties: Interns will enhance the experience of Homer visitors through personal, one-on-one assistance, hands-on demonstration, & interpretation related to a variety of marine / coastal environment themes at KBRR Discovery Labs, outdoor Estuary Hikes, & special events.

Workload:  % of Time:  50% Provide visitors with thematic information & equipment / activity

             assistance during 2-hour Discovery Labs & 1-hour Estuary Hikes.

                                         40% Prepare for public programs scheduled throughout the summer.

     10% Set-up & clean-up of lab classroom.

Qualifications:            l Must have a science & natural history background & be enrolled

                                        in a university undergraduate program or be a recent college graduate.

l Must be enthusiastic, self-motivated, willing to learn, & have great verbal

    communication skills.

                                    l Must be comfortable communicating with a diverse group of visitors & to

    people of all ages.

                                    l Must be dependable, independent, & a team worker.

                                    l Must have current CPR & First Aid certification.

Benefits: Experience working with diverse groups of visitors from around the world in an educational capacity; on-site training in marine biology, oceanography, coastal ecology, natural history,& interpretive techniques; opportunities to assist with & learn from various KBRR research and education projects; college credit, if available through the intern’s university & if details are arranged beforehand with university advisors.

Salary:  Weekly food allowance, transportation between Anchorage & Homer, Alaska, & housing (in double-occupancy room at the KBRR bunkhouse).

To apply: Please send resume, cover letter and 2 reference letters to Terry Thompson, Kachemak Bay Research Reserve, 95 Sterling Highway, AK 99603 or email Terry Thompson at terry_thompson@fishgame.state.ak.us. Applications are due by March 16, 2007.

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