POLK Intern Vegetation - Grand Canyon Association

Grand Canyon Conservancy (GCC) is the official nonprofit partner of Grand Canyon National Park. As t...MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Possess a valid driver's license and personal vehicle

Be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program

The ability to drive a work vehicle for work-related tasks

Available for the internship dates: June 06, 2023 through August 19, 2023

The ability to live at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, housing will be provided

The ability to perform fieldwork associated with this project

Must have experience in variable conditions, camping/backcountry experience

Ability and willingness to work long hours (10 hours per day)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND CHARACTERISTICS

Skilled in the use of Trimble or Garmin GPS units, digital cameras, Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, and geographic information systems (GIS)

Ability to read a topographic map and use a compass

Skilled in canyon hiking, orienteering, and backpacking in remote canyon settings

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or as part of a team for extended periods

Basic knowledge of restoration ecology and invasive species management

Basic understanding of Colorado Plateau flora

Background in biological sciences with botanical identification skills