The Pacific Coast Science and Learning Center (PCSLC) actively recruits those who are interested and willing to support science, research, and science education at national park sites within the San Francisco Area Network.

This includes internship and volunteer opportunities at Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, Fort Point National Historic Site, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, John Muir National Historic Site, Muir Woods National Monument, Pinnacles National Monument, Point Reyes National Seashore, and the Presidio of San Francisco.

What kinds of internships and volunteer opportunities are available?

Past interns and volunteers have assisted with biological inventories and monitoring (for example, butterflies, mushrooms, fish, rare plants, tule elk, seals), cultural resources projects, social science, and restoration. Other volunteers assist with science education programs either as a docent or as a docent coordinator. Some internships focus on the summer season (Biological Science Aids) while others are over the winter months (Resource Educator Volunteer).

Who may apply?

These positions are open to all levels of experience including graduate students, educators, community members, and high school students.

How can I apply?

Please send a cover letter and resumé detailing your experience and needs. Include your availability, desired compensation (for example: stipend, housing, reimbursed transportation), areas of interest, and academic requirements.

Send to:
Ben Becker
Pacific Coast Science and Learning Center
Point Reyes National Seashore
1 Bear Valley Road, Point Reyes, CA 94956

or by email

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2009 Field Research Intern

One summer research intern is needed to help with field research on the population ecology of rare, coastal dune plants at Point Reyes National Seashore.
The deadline for applications is April 8, 2009.
Download the position announcement. (125 KB PDF)

2009 High School Internships

Pairs students with researchers to assist in fieldwork and learn scientific concepts and methodology.
Flyer for 2009 Natural Resources Internship (470 KB PDF)
Volunteer Position Description for Natural Resources Internship, FY 2009 (25 KB PDF)
Deadline: Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis, but must be received no later than April 30, 2009.
Visit the Volunteer: Internships: Natural Resources page for more information.

2009 Science Communication Interns

The Pacific Coast Science and Learning Center is collaborating with the San Francisco Bay Area Network Inventory & Monitoring Program and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary to host one or two science communication interns this summer. 

They will be working on a host of different projects:

• Developing two-page Research Project Summaries of current science and monitoring in SFAN Parks;
• Producing the annual 6-page "Parks for Science" newsletter;
• Producing several 3-5 minute audio and video podcasts;
• Developing an ocean interpretive program to be delivered at the Point Reyes Lighthouse;
• Contributing to Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary ocean education curricula;
• Documenting their experience on the intern blog.

The deadline for applications was March 27, 2009. Download the 2009 position announcement. (37 KB PDF)

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