No matter what your interest, there may be an opportunity awaiting you this summer in Hopkins Forest. Indeed, there will be several positions–Permanent Plot Research Team, Property Caretakers, and Environmental Analysis Lab Assistants–available this summer. All are ten week, full time positions. Preference in selection will be given to Williams College students. Anyone interested in pursuing his/her own (self-funded) project is encouraged to contact the Forest Manager. You can apply for any of these positions on-line or contact the CES Office for a paper application.
Permanent Plot Analysis Team
Work on the Hopkins Forest long term vegetation monitoring initiative. Teams will sample existing vegetation plots — measure, count, identify and record plants — in the field. There will also be some data entry and management involved. Contact Professor Henry Art for more information. Apply using the above link.
Property Caretakers
Hopkins Forest Caretakers have a wide range of duties including gardening, trail maintenance, woodlot management, vegetation control, grounds-keeping, curatorial duties, educational programming, and more. This is a 10 week, full time position. Contact the Forest Manager for more information; apply using the on-line application above.
Environmental Analysis Lab Assistants
Work on the Forest’s Environmental and Climatological monitoring program–from the field to the lab. Collect data, analyze samples in the lab, and maintain instruments and databases. Questions? Contact Lab Technician Jay Racela. Apply using the link above.
