Marine resources seeks interns

Published 11:43 am Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Do you enjoy doing citizen science work in the community? Do you want to earn while you learn?

The Clallam Marine Resources Committee seeks qualified candidates to fill intern positions. Interns will work closely with MRC members on projects intended to protect and restore marine resources.

As an intern, you might be responsible for one or more of these projects: 1) coordinate marine debris removal/beach cleanup efforts; 2) organize oil spill preparedness training sessions; 3) map invasive species in riparian areas of Port Angeles Harbor; 4) organize public outreach events to raise awareness of marine resource issues and challenges.

MRC-sponsored interns must meet the following criteria to be selected:

• MRC-sponsored interns must be at least 17 years old.

• MRC-sponsored interns must show a high level of responsibility in their Natural Resources/Environmental Studies program work.

If you are interested in being a MRC-sponsored intern, see www.clallamcountymrc.org for more background, then submit a letter of intent to the Clallam Marine Resources Committee at clear@co.clallam.wa.us.

The deadline for your letter of interest is April 30. In your letter, answer the following questions:

Why do you want to be an MRC-sponsored intern? What skills do you have that will be particularly useful for this internship? How does this internship fit into your future plans? How do you think you will benefit from this internship?

The internship review committee will review the submitted materials and contact qualified applicants to schedule interviews. If needed, the committee will hold follow-up interviews.

Hiring decisions will be made and applicants notified as soon as possible.