Internship - Ft. Lauderdale Invasive Species

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2025-03-08

Program Dates: 08/27/2024 ? 04/11/2025

About us...

The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and young adults. Program participants protect and restore national parks, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks, and community green spaces across the country.

Program Description:

You will be performing on-going research at the Invasive Plant Research facility, focusing on the biological control of invasive weeds in several south Florida ecosystems. You will plants in gardens and greenhouses to feed insect colonies for to control invasive weeds. You will periodically visit field sites to release and collect samples. Samples will be processed to support ongoing research to evaluate biological control of invasive weeds. EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: You will have the opportunity for field trips in the Everglades ecosystem to support research projects. It's easy to find sports, special events, shops, dining, diving, and more from the Blue Wave beaches to the exotic Everglades.

Member Benefits:

Living Allowance: $320 per week

Relocation Travel: $1,100 one-time

Commuter Allowance: $25 per week

Housing Allowance: $1,393 per month

Member Qualifications: ? Driver's license ? Personal vehicle required.

Conditions of Employment

Required to demonstrate full vaccination status for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) with a food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized or FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine

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