[SRM] Fwd: CCAST PAID student internship

[Mcclaran, Mitchel P - (mcclaran)]

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From: "Leger, Ariel Marc - (arielleger)" <arielleger at arizona.edu>
Date: August 12, 2021 at 10:34:59 AM PDT
To: "Mcclaran, Mitchel P - (mcclaran)" <mcclaran at arizona.edu>
Subject: CCAST PAID student internship


Hi Mitch!

Just passing along this opportunity for a paid internship for CCAST interns in case you know any undergraduate or graduate students still seeking funding for the coming year. A great way to develop writing and science communication skills, and develop connections with a ton of restoration and conservation professionals across AZ and beyond! For grad students, it is also a wonderful way to hone editing skills and supervisory skills managing student writers.

Please pass this along to any UA students you think might be a good fit!

Thanks,

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Graduate and Undergraduate Research Internships:

Science Support for Conservation and Resource Management Programs



Position Title: CCAST Student Internship

Compensation: UA hourly rates for undergraduate and graduate student internships

Location: Hybrid virtual and in-person (with option of fully virtual)

Duration: Academic year, with the option of extending through the summer

Application should include cover letter, resume, and a writing sample



Note: Independent study credits also available



The Collaborative Conservation and Adaptation Strategy Toolbox

For the past eight years, the School of Natural Resources and the Environment has supported cooperative agreements with the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Bureau of Reclamation to provide scientific and technical support for a wide range of natural resource management programs across the Southwestern US. The current agreement focuses on the development of case studies, synthesis documents, and other science support for the Collaborative Conservation and Adaptation Strategy Toolbox (CCAST), an online library of case studies (see: CCAST site<https://usbr.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Cascade/index.html?appid=01245fcb9dec43938996e18b53f0f142>).  The case studies are summary reports of on-the-ground resource management and conservation projects throughout North America, including projects related to non-native aquatic management, drought adaptation, grassland restoration, and pollinator conservation.  Case studies are based on the experience of people who are working to improve the stewardship and conservation of natural resources such as land mangers working with tribal, state, and federal partners, researchers undertaking applied science, and private landowners and ranchers engaged in conservation work. The case study analyses emphasize lessons learned to increase peer-to-peer communication among this broad range of stakeholders.



This is an exciting opportunity to gain more experience with active water and natural resource management programs, work closely with senior scientists, land managers, and a diverse group of stakeholders to produce publications of value and provide support to the conservation community!



Position Description
We will be recruiting up to seven part-time undergraduate or graduate students (10-15 hours/week) to work on this project.  The work involves interacting with a team of senior scientists and the diverse stakeholders CCAST supports. This includes drafting and editing case studies for publication on the CCAST website, and support for emerging Communities of Practice (i.e., networks of practitioners, researchers, and policy makers) for non-native aquatic species, grassland restoration, drought management, and pollinator conservation.



Duties include:

  *   Assist the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Reclamation and other partners in the development of CCAST case studies:
     *   Assist with outreach to a diverse group of case study contributors
     *   Gather and synthesize information about on-the-ground water and natural resource management programs
     *   Conduct and transcribe interviews with natural resource professionals about their conservation programs
     *   Develop up to five case studies to be published on the CCAST web site
     *   Support the editing and publication of additional CCAST case studies, and
     *   Assist in the development of other science communication products



  *   Support the development of Communities of Practice (non-native aquatic species, grasslands restoration, drought management, and pollinator conservation)
     *   Assist CoP coordinators in organizing meetings, workshops, webinars, and field visits
     *   Help maintain engagement from a diverse group of stakeholders and ensure balanced representation from a diversity of stakeholder groups in the CoP
     *   Gather and synthesize relevant information for presentations and discussions
     *   Note-taking and facilitation of regular CoP meetings



Who should apply: The internships will be filled by registered University of Arizona undergraduate or graduate students in natural resources, conservation biology, biology, ecology, hydrology, climate science, environmental sciences/policy, social sciences/human dimensions of conservation, science communication, or related fields. The ideal candidates are self-motivated team players with excellent analytical and writing skills. The positions will involve regular interaction with scientists and managers across federal, state, and tribal government agencies, NGOs, research institutions, and private landowners.



This opportunity is intended to support and mentor the next generation of conservation professionals, i.e., to engage students and emerging professionals in the analysis, development, and communication of lessons learned from conservation research and restoration in the Southwest. In addition, the USFWS grant explicitly emphasizes opportunities to provide diverse students withan understanding of the USFWS conservation mission; to promote outreach efforts among diverse communities and organizations regarding the mission of the USFWS; to actively engage diverse participation in the USFWS’s work; and to encourage diverse students and professionals to consider careers in the USFWS.



Preferred qualifications: The ideal candidates are highly motivated to learn about natural resource management challenges and opportunities, while gaining experience in science communication with the support of experienced mentors.



  *   Start and end date: September 2021 – May 2022 (with the option to extend through August 2022)


  *   For further information about the positions, or to submit an application (cover letter, resume, and writing sample), please contact:

Krystie Miner, Scientific Analyst II

      School of Natural Resources and the Environment

      kminer at email.arizona.edu


Ariel Léger (they/him)
CCAST<https://usbr.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Cascade/index.html?appid=01245fcb9dec43938996e18b53f0f142> Grassland Restoration
University of Arizona - SNRE<https://snre.arizona.edu/>
arielleger at arizona.edu
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