Opportunities for Involvement
Volunteering
Weed Warriors
Weed Warriors is a volunteer program that helps protect Presque Isle State Park by focusing on the identification, removal and monitoring of invasive plant species. To learn more please visit the Weed Warriors page of our website.
HAB Spotter
The RSC provides Citizen Science workshops to train individuals on how to recognize and report a potential harmful algal bloom. Training includes proper HAB identification, reporting, and feedback from our scientists. These observations provide additional data to scientists at the RSC to track and monitor harmful algal blooms in this region. To learn more or register to participate visit our HAB Spotter page.
PA DCNR Conservation Volunteer
Follow this link for details: https://www.volunteers.dcnr.state.pa.us/index.aspx
View this Word Doc for an informational pamphlet on volunteering with DCNR and Presque Isle State Park: Vol. Brochure (1)
Internships, Studentships, and Post Docs
Regional Science Consortium Seasonal Technician Internship
Dates of Internship: May 12th, 2025 – September 1st, 2025
Wage: $13.00/hour
Seasonal Technician Internship Description:
Seasonal technicians assist in the Beach Monitoring and Notification Program at Presque Isle State Park focusing on water quality. Interns duties may include but are not limited to:
- Participating in trainings
- Daily water sample collections
- Water quality data collections
- Water analysis using IDEXX Colilert and Enterolert systems
- Vacuum filtration and plating
- Data entry
- Daily determinations for predictive modeling
- Communicating results daily to local agencies
- Other duties as assigned
Expectations of Competitive Applicants:
The RSC Technician Interns must maintain flexible schedules and are expected to work weekend days and holidays during the internship. Competitive applicants will include those with previous experience working in a laboratory and students in current pursuit of a degree in biology, chemistry, environmental science, or other related fields. Competitive applicants include those that work well in a team setting, have previous field and/or lab experience, and are interested in a career in a related field of study.
Interns are expected to work outdoors under varying weather conditions and must be able to work in chest waders, hip waders, and rain gear. Interns will work on various terrain including sandy and wet areas. The RSC will provide necessary equipment such as waders and rain gear. Interns must be able to walk at least 2 miles per day and lift up to 40 pounds. Interns are required to have a valid driver’s license and a Pennsylvania Fishing License. Housing will be the responsibility of the Intern, however contact the RSC if assistance is needed in locating accommodations.
Submitting an Application:
All applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to RSC Laboratory and Field Manager, Sean Dalton, at sean@regsciconsort.com. Applications will be accepted until January 15, 2025. The RSC is looking to hire 4 full-time technicians. Interviews of select applicants will begin in early February. Decisions will be released by the end of February.
More Information: RSC Research Technician 2025 Job Description
Jobs
None available at this time.