INTERNSHIP FALL 2013 Friends of Sausal Creek

Mail: P.O. Box 2737, Oakland CA 94602 Phone: 510-501-3672 Web: www.sausalcreek.org Email: coordinator@sausalcreek.org INTERNSHIP FALL 2013 The Friends of Sausal Creek (FOSC) in Oakland, California, a 501(c)(3), is seeking an intern to support its nursery and restoration programs. FOSC is a community-based grassroots organization working to improve the Sausal Creek Watershed, with an ultimate vision of a healthy riparian corridor linking the hills and the bay. Definition FOSC's programs consist of leading school groups and community members in habitat restoration and environmental education projects along the creek, collecting local native seeds and cuttings, native species propagation, and construction and maintenance projects at a native plant nursery. Internship duties will include leading restoration and nursery workdays which involve planning, preparation, and clean-up; organizing tools and equipment; helping with volunteer outreach; planting data input; site monitoring; and curriculum development. Workdays focus on removal of invasive species, erosion control, planting natives, and teaching environmental education to groups of elementary school, high school, and college students, as well as corporate groups and local community members. Terms and Schedule This is a temporary position, without benefits. The term of the internship is September 9, 2013, to December 31, 2013. The rate of pay is $10/hour. The number of hours required is 12 per week. The schedule will be worked out with the selected intern. Candidate must be available to work at least two Saturday volunteer events each month, and is required to work on Saturday, September 21 (Creek to Bay Day) and Sunday, October 20 (Joaquin Miller Native Plant Sale), in addition to at least one weekday leading up to each of these major events. The intern will be responsible for his/her own transportation. Workers' Compensation Insurance is provided. Proof of personal auto insurance is required. Travel to and from work sites and work-related meetings is not reimbursable. General Characteristics and Required Skills Intern requirements: • Completion of at least two years of undergraduate education • Knowledge of the theory and practice of ecological restoration, ecology, plant biology, and plant communities • Enjoys working with people of all ages and enjoys working outdoors • Experience facilitating groups and/or leading outdoor environmental education activities is a plus The intern should have the ability to: • Help plan for, lead, and manage volunteers in restoration and nursery projects • Help plan for and lead field trips with school children, including gathering materials; educating participants on the organization, the watershed, the worksite, and tool safety; leading educational activities; and leading restoration or nursery projects during each field trip • Perform ongoing maintenance and monitoring work as needed, including vegetation monitoring; ongoing restoration site maintenance (watering, weeding); transplanting seedlings; general nursery maintenance (weeding, moving plants, upkeep of stock); organization and inventory of equipment; and input of nursery data • Assist with outreach to community members and schools • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing • Use word-processing, database, and spreadsheet software Direction Received The intern will work closely with the Restoration and Nursery Manager and receive guidance and direction from the Executive Director and members of the FOSC Board of Directors. Selection Process All applications must be received no later than August 31. To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to Nursery and Restoration Manager Michelle Krieg at field@sausalcreek.org .