Davis College of Agriculture, Forestry and Consumer Sciences INTERNSHIP: Outdoor Recreation Interviewer: Recreation Visitor Use Monitoring Study Description:

Conducting face-to-face interviews with visitors at various recreation sites in National Forests in Oregon and Washington.

Location:

Oregon- Wallowa-Whitman NF, Malheur NF, Umatilla Washington- Colville NF, Okanogan-Wenatchee NF, Olympic NF and Mount Baker-Snoqualmie NF

Dates (Approximate):

Aug 15, 2014 -Sep 30, 2015 (dates vary by location)

Employer Info:

West Virginia University Wages: $9.55/hour (internship rate

Amenities:

The following items will be provided: Housing (if needed), rental car, gas card for work purposes ONLY.

Hours:

8-10 hour days/approx. 5 days per week/40 hours per week

Experience:

Excellent people skills, ability to read maps, competent driving skills, detail oriented, internet and email access, and able to work without direct supervisor supervision. Must be at least 20 years of age. Responsible individual; independent personality; maintain a polite, courteous and friendly demeanor. Willingness and ability to drive long distances. Willingness to drive to remote locations over a variety of road surfaces. Willingness to work in all weather conditions. Must be proficient in written and oral communication. Ability to conduct interviews with National Forest visitors. Ability and willingness to coordinate with your supervisor on a daily basis.

Requirements:

Contact Information:

If interested please email your resume to Teri Chuprinko at: or call 304-293-0046 or 0047.

Under supervision of: Robert C. Burns, Ph.D. Division of Forestry and Natural Resources WVU College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design 304-293-6781, [email protected]

Division of Forestry and Natural Resources Phone: 304-293-2941 Fax: 304-293-2441 www.caf.wvu.edu

322 Percival Hall P.O. Box 6125 Morgantown, WV 26506-6125

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution