2022 Pacific Rim Conservation Volunteer Application: Seabird Restoration Data Science Project
Pacific Rim Conservation (PRC) is a non-profit organization with a mission to maintain and restore native bird diversity, populations, and habitats in Hawaii and across the Pacific region. We strive to use a science-based approach to management, using research to improve methods and inform future conservation actions.
We are looking for 1 - 2 self-motivated, hard-working individual(s) to help us to understand the drivers of active seabird restoration outcomes. Specifically, the individual(s) will be identifying source colonies for translocation and social attraction projects (via literature, mapping) and using GIS to calculate distances between source colonies and active restoration sites. To read more about the background of the project, visit seabirddatabase.org.
This is a computer-based remote internship and will not be meeting in person. This is an unpaid position but we will work with a student to apply for funding or credit through their university if applicable.
Basic requirements: experience using microsoft excel spreadsheets plus ability to communicate via email and zoom weekly, strong reading/writing skills, desire to learn, pay attention to details, follow directions, and be self-motivated.
Desired requirements: experience or coursework in conservation, restoration, GIS/mapping, and using spreadsheets for data entry and organization.
We require a commitment of at least the fall quarter/semester, and a minimum of 6 hours a week (e.g., two 3 hour days).
Please go here for more information and to apply.
