The Division of Coastal Resources Management under the Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality announces the annual Coral Real Initiative Summer Internship Program. <\/p>\n
DCRM director Janice E. Castro noted that the program has worked since 2002 to raise student awareness of coral reef issues, threats, and the efforts to protect them. <\/p>\n
Participants are given the chance to gain hands-on experience in resource management and are encouraged to pursue an education and career in an aspect of coral reef resource management. <\/p>\n
Every year, 10 postsecondary students are awarded paid, project-based internships with natural resource agencies. Each intern is paired with an experienced mentor and is assigned to carry out a specific management project. <\/p>\n
Castro said the internship program has shown great success, with many of its past interns returning for a second internship or as full-time employees. <\/p>\n
BECQ administrator Eliceo Cabrera said the internship opportunity hones in on the International Year of the Reef observation. <\/p>\n
\u201cCoral reefs are a critical resource in our region and must be protected. Increasing awareness and cultivating interest in resource management and environment is a crucial step toward our sustainability efforts. I highly encourage our youth and community leaders to take advantage of this opportunity to work side by side talented and very knowledgeable resources managers and biologists,\u201d Cabrera said. <\/p>\n
Gov. Ralph DLG Torres said that the Coral Reef Initiative has inspired and trained many local environmentalists and advocates. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe CRI internship has been a longstanding initiative that has steadily built a workforce that is enthusiastic and aware of precious resources. Our DCRM director is one of the products of this internship and continues to serve our community. I want to emphasize and recognize the economic, ecological, and cultural importance of coral reefs and I am very thankful for the CNMI Coral Reef Initiative, which works to protect and preserve these precious resources through biological monitoring, habitat restoration, research, enforcement, and education and outreach. I urge our students who are interested in preserving our resources and learning about our reefs to apply. I look forward to seeing our students put passion to action and explore practical and innovative solutions for conservation and sustainable use for future generations,\u201d Torres said. <\/p>\n
This summer, DCRM is looking for 10 CNMI-based college students, college students returning home for the summer, or college-bound high school graduates, with an interest in learning more about coral reef resource management. <\/p>\n
The internship runs from June 2018 to August 2018, where summer interns work 20 hours a week and are paid $8 per hour. Interns will be given the opportunity to learn about coastal planning, coral reef and sea grass monitoring, shoreline monitoring, marine monitoring, enforcement, and community education and outreach. <\/p>\n
To be considered, the following documents must be submitted by May 1, 2018 to the BECQ main office on Middle Road or via email at outreach@dcrm.gov.mp: CNMI Employment Application from the Office of Personnel Management in Gualo Rai or downloaded online at http:\/\/cnmiopm.net\/resources\/files\/Employee%20Application.pdf, cover letter, resume, transcript, two letters of recommendation, police clearance (within the last three months), and a copy of valid photo ID (driver\u2019s license or passport). <\/p>\n
For more information, contact Jihan Younis at jyounis@dcrm.gov.mp or call 664-8500\/01. (PR)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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