Aquatic Intern
Golden Gate National Parks, Marin (Fort Cronkhite)
Part Time, Spring Semester 2013 (with potential for Summer Extension)
Available only to students currently enrolled at SF State and CCSF
Overview
The Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) is a destination for both locals and international
visitors with its sweeping vistas, immense biological diversity, and unique cultural resources. With over
15 million visitors annually and over 80,000 acres of land, the GGNRA is the largest urban national park
in the country.
Located at the mouth of the Redwood Creek watershed in the community of Muir Beach, the Golden
Gate National Park Conservancy (GGNPC) and GGNRA initiated an exciting wetland and creek restoration
project that is slowly reversing the habitat impacts of past agriculture, recreation and construction
activities. These past actions resulted in the loss of the original lagoon, wetland and creek habitats.
Recent restoration actions have included rerouting the creek into its historic channel, placement of large
pool-forming structures, creation of frog breeding habitat, and an aggressive vegetation management
program to jump-start native riparian plants and control invasive plants. The restoration activities were
to benefit three federally-listed endangered and threatened species- the California red-legged frog, coho
salmon, and steelhead trout. Both GGNPC and GGNRA are committed to monitoring how restoration
actions are affecting the status of these three species- both at the project site and within the Redwood
Creek watershed. In addition, ongoing natural resource stewardship actions are needed to ensure that
these populations reach self-sustaining levels.
Position Overview
Are you motivated and excited about working with aquatic species, monitoring effectiveness of
restoration actions, and facilitating stewardship activities?
We are looking for an Aquatic Stewardship Intern who has a natural resource background and is
interested in hands-on learning about the coastal aquatic community. The position would also provide a
meaningful service learning opportunity involving the engagement of local volunteers in instream
enhancement activities for salmonids.
The intern would be responsible for assisting in restoration monitoring activities associated with
California red-legged frog, coho salmon, and steelhead trout within the Redwood Creek watershed. The
intern would also be responsible for assisting in creation and installation of fabric and small woody
debris instream structures. Other seasonal aquatic resource monitoring activities will be available
including rocky intertidal monitoring. The position would be based in the Marin Headlands at the
Natural Resource Program offices in Fort Cronkhite (Bldg 1061).
Description of Duties
 Assist in monitoring activities associated with California red-legged frog, coho salmon, and steelhead
trout within the Redwood Creek watershed.
o Participate in coho spawner surveys
o Participate in winter-spring salmonid habitat surveys at the restoration site
o Participate in winter-spring outmigrant trapping surveys for juvenile salmonids and tracking
of tagged individuals
o Participate in breeding surveys for the California red-legged frog
o Data management and data entry of field collected data
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Assist with managing a volunteer effort for the creation and installation of fabric and small woody
debris instream structures. This includes:
o Plan for and collect materials for instream structures
o Recruit, coordinate, train and retain volunteers for workdays
o Keep records on numbers, locations, and placement of structures
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If time available, assist others with habitat restoration and monitoring activities including removal of
invasive plants, planting of natives, water quality monitoring, rocky intertidal monitoring activities,
and stream topographic surveys.
Benefits
 Gain creek, wetland ecology and restoration experience.
 Gain experience in working with three federally-listed species.
 Opportunity to live in and enjoy the scenery, wildlife and cultural resources of a spectacular National
Park.
 Opportunities to work with staff and volunteers from diverse backgrounds that share a common
interest in preserving and protecting our natural lands while engaging the next generation of park
stewards.
 Opportunity for personal/professional development days to pursue an interest, including training
and education in various departments within the Park Service and Parks Conservancy.
 Fifty Dollar ($50.00) per day stipend available, plus academic credit.
Desired Qualifications
 A love of nature, outdoor work, and getting your hands dirty
 Interest in aquatic restoration and stewardship
 Coursework in math, physical science, and/or biology.
 Energetic, flexible, self-motivated, and a sense of humor
 Able to work in a team and to work with a diversity of people with different backgrounds, ethnicity,
races, genders, sexualities, ages, and viewpoints
 Well-organized, ability to work independently and take on a leadership role as needed
 Good communication skills including ability to record legible field data
 Good quantitative skills, basic computer literacy, Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience with
database operations or GIS a plus.
 A valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
 This is position will include both office and field time.
 Must be in good physical condition and enjoy working outside in various weather conditions.
 Ability to lift, carry and position objects weighing up to 40 pounds
Terms
 Desired Start Date: January 2013
 2 – 3 days per week, January through May. Summer (full time) extension possible.
 Available only to students currently enrolled in SF State and City College of San Francisco
To apply for this position, please send a resume and a thoughtful cover letter to
AcademicIntern@parksconservancy.org. Please indicate the position title in your email subject line. In
the letter, please indicate your preference if applying to more than one internship. No phone calls
please.
The Parks Conservancy and National Park Service are committed to diversity in the workplace.
Minorities and people of color are encouraged to apply.
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