We are looking for help in getting the work out about our Betz Internships.
Attached are descriptions of our Summer and Fall Betz Internships. Interested students should send a letter of intent and a resume to fermilabnaturalareas@gmail.com. Students can apply for either or both. The deadline for the Summer internship is April 1 and the Fall internship is July 31. Our internship team will review the submitted resumes and select candidates for interviews.
We encourage students to consider the Fall internship. There is only one position open in Summer, but there are two in Fall. In addition, we do not receive as many application for the Fall internship.
The Robert F
Betz internship is sponsored by Fermilab Natural Areas, a not-for profit
corporation operating exclusively within the boundaries of Fermi National
Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) in Batavia, Illinois. The intern will
be assisting in habitat management at the 6,800 acre site and can expect to
gain a broad understanding of ecological restoration practices and applications
as well as theory.
Duties will
include: native seed collection and processing, invasive species control using
mechanical and chemical practices, botanical surveys of restored prairie, forests
and wetland communities, tree and shrub care, assisting with volunteer workdays
and research projects, aspects of wildlife monitoring and use of ESRI Arc
GIS. Off-site visits to nature preserves, attending professional meetings
and summarizing your internship in a formal presentation are also possible. If
you have an interest in a small ecology research project, please include your
idea(s) in the cover letter. The Robert F. Betz Summer internship is 12 weeks
at 40 hours per week but has a flexible start date to accommodate the
candidate.
A background
in biology is required with an avid interest in field ecology, especially in
the area of ecosystem restoration. Effective oral and written
communication skills in English are a necessity. The candidate must be able to
work with their hands, on uneven terrain, and in a variety of weather
situations such as heat, sun, rain, wind as well as in the presence of
biological hazards such a mosquitoes, poison ivy, and chiggers. A
successful candidate must be self-motivated, able to lead others and work as a
team, follow directions, ask questions, and be detail-orientated. Ability to
pass a state pesticide license exam is required. Familiarity with all-terrain
vehicles is a plus.
Job Type: Paid Internship
Teen Opportunity: Yes
(but keep in mind for hiring, must be at least 18 years old)
Time Frame: Autumn (September, October,
November)
Salary:
$4,800 stipend
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Robert F. Betz Autumn Internship is sponsored by Fermilab Natural
Areas, a not-for-profit corporation operating exclusively within the boundaries
of Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) in Batavia, Illinois. The
intern will be assisting in habitat management at the 6,800-acre site and can
expect to gain a broad understanding of ecological restoration practices and
applications as well as theory. Duties will include: native seed
collection and processing, invasive species control using brush saws and
herbicides, botanical surveys of restored prairie, forest and wetland
communities, tree and shrub care, assisting with volunteer workdays and
research projects, aspects of wildlife monitoring and use of ESRI ArcGIS.
Off-site visits to nature preserves, attending professional ecology meetings,
and summarizing your internship in a formal presentation are also
possible. The Robert F. Betz Autumn Internship is 12 weeks at 40 hours
per week with an ideal start date at the beginning of September. Working
dates are September through November.
Qualifications:
A background in biology is required,
with an avid interest in field ecology, especially in the area of ecosystem
restoration. Effective oral and written communication skills in English are a
necessity. The candidate must be able to work with their hands, on uneven
terrain and in a variety of weather situations such as cold, heat, sun, rain,
snow, wind as well as in the presence of biological hazards such as mosquitoes,
poison ivy and chiggers. A successful candidate must be self-motivated,
able to lead others and work as a team, follow directions, ask questions, and
be detail-oriented. Current or former pesticide license holder is preferred. Familiarity with all-terrain vehicles is a
plus.
