Our year-long, resident field education internship is a great opportunity to learn and grow with CEDO. Listed below is a description of the position.

*** Our resident field education internship is currently filled.***

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CEDO, the Intercultural Study for the Studies of Deserts and Oceans, offers opportunities for recent graduates and professionals to advance their educational and professional goals by promoting the conservation of the natural resources of the Upper Gulf of California and the surrounding Sonoran Desert.

This program combines the personal interests and talents of each participant with CEDO’s needs, resulting in a meaningful contribution to education, conservation and research efforts in the Upper Gulf of California and surrounding Sonoran Desert region. Interns will be engaged in full-time support of CEDO’s field education program during their stay.

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Requirements:
- Spanish proficiency
- Undergraduate degree in Biology or Environmental Studies
- Experience in group management
- Experience in environmental education
- Experience in organizing and conducting outdoors activities
- Flexibility in working hours
- Driver’s license and driving experience of at least one year

Other desirable qualities:
- Experience as a naturalist guide
- Knowledge of the Gulf of California and Sonoran Desert Ecosystems
- Enthusiasm and teaching capacity
- Self-initiative
- Ability to work well in teams
- Knowledge of data analysis techniques
- Computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point)

Responsibilities include:
- Receiving and orienting groups using the CEDO facility.
- Providing teaching services for academic (of all levels) and tourist groups (including tidepool, estuary, desert and island tours, slideshows, general Natural History talks).
- Help with various CEDO publications.
- Organizing special events such as eco-tours, beach clean-ups, intercultural exchanges, etc.
- Management of the Sea of Support, an on-going fundraiser.
- Visitor Center/Gift Shop support.
- Tourist and visitor relations.
- Track the education activities and keep updated the data base of field station users. Reports will be required eventually.
- Organize and conduct the Wet-Feet Ocean Camp and Campamento Pies Mojados for American and Mexican children.
- Conduct public natural history talks.
- Help to improve the facilities and exhibits for public education use and to develop educational materials as needed.
- Provide assistance to other CEDO Education Projects.

Opportunities to develop a personal project that strengthens at least one of CEDO´s programs:
- Sustainable fisheries
- Coastal conservation
- Environmental Education

Accommodations
Interns will be provided with housing in the CEDO facility located in the Las Conchas housing development just east of Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico, 200 meters from the beach. The facility is equipped with dormitory-style accommodations. Kitchen and bathroom facilities are available and shared with other long-term residents and volunteers, but towels and linens are not provided. No pets allowed. Additional residency guidelines will be given when application is accepted. Interns will receive a monthly stipend but are responsible for providing their own transportation and food.

How to Apply
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have a college degree in science, preferably marine biology or related field. This Internship position is being offered for June 2010 to July 2011.

If you are interested in participating in the internship program, send the following by April 30th:
- A letter of inquiry stating your professional interests.
- Résumé.
- Two references.

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For more information, contact Paloma Valdivia (Mexico 638-382-0115) or Rick Boyer (US 520-320-5473).

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