Intern Position Available!
The Yukon River Inter-Tribal Watershed Council would like to announce a recent opportunity for a paid internship with its Science and Energy Dept. in Fairbanks Alaska during the Summer of 2010.
Description: The Yukon River Inter-Tribal Watershed Council (YRITWC) is a coalition of 70 Tribes and First Nations in Alaska and Canada united in protecting the Yukon River for current and future generations. The challenges the Energy Dept. seeks to address include the high cost of fuel, dependence on diesel generators for electricity, air and water pollution from burning fossil fuels, and fuel spills. The Science Dept manages the largest Indigenous operated observation network in the World. We seek to use traditional knowledge to guide our focus areas, form strong relationships within communities, train technicians, and build local capacity for Indigenous Peoples to execute their natural liberty as sovereign people.
Position Description:
Stipend: $4,000
Work duration: Early June - Late August
Location: Fairbanks, AK
Housing: None provided by YRITWC
Hours: 40/wk
Responsibilities:
- Conducting Water Sampling every 2 weeks with YRITWC Science Dept
- Develop and design an overview poster detailing the YRITWC hydrokinetic project in Ruby, Alaska. The poster will cover the work completed in years 2008-2009-2010. The intended audience will be the 70+ Indigenous tribal governments within the Yukon River Watershed and project partners.
- Development of a pamphlet/brochure summarizing University of Alaska, Fairbanks hydrokinetic research in Nenana, AK. Distribution will be targeted towards the general public and the community of Nenana. The purpose is to empower the City, Tribal Council and community members with an accurate summary of resources in their region.
- Work with resources available on AEA website to compile historical discharge data in the Yukon River Watershed. The purpose will be to make discharge data readily available to communities and researchers for the assessment of hydrokinetic resources in the basin. The compiled data will yield the ability to identify data gaps and seek resources to fill those gaps.
- Compile all available fish studies specifically targeted at Smolt and Fry within the Yukon Watershed. Fish permitting has the potential to act as a significant road-block for hydrokinetic project development within the Yukon Basin. A comprehensive compilation of current research is needed.
Skill set desired in an intern:
- Artistic ability. Posters and pamphlets are an extremely effective way of translating project information to community members. Ability to synthesize data and photos into a visually appealing presentation is a necessity
- Must be comfortable on water! Water sampling requires the use of canoes and kayaks to access sites on the Tanana, Chena and Yukon Rivers.
- Ability to work in a Team environment. The YRITWC is a fun place to work with great people. During the summer employees are in the field frequently and rely on the entire staff for support. You may be asked to briefly assist in other departments if the need arises
- The right intern will have strong communication skills, an excellent work ethic and be able to work under limited supervision.
For more information on the Yukon River Inter-Tribal Watershed Council see our website www.yritwc.org
Please send resume and brief cover letter to dpelunis-messier@yritwc.org and bmaracle@yritwc.org