[Paddlewise] I need kayak/nature photography guides in 1999

Internship Positions Available At Southeast Alaskan Wilderness Retreat

A 5-star wilderness lodge located in the heart of Southeast Alaska’s Misty
Fjords National Monument Wilderness is seeking to fill various guest
services internships for the lodge’s 1998/1999 operating seasons.  The
lodge has recently been acquired by new owners who are transitioning the
facility to become the first Southeast Alaskan wilderness eco-tourism and
environmental interpretative center dedicated exclusively to supporting
environmentally sustainable conservation programs.  This world-class
facility will be a focus for scientific marine research and environmental
education programs unlike any others offered in the Northwest.  

The 1998/1999 internships available at the lodge are part of an exploratory
program being conducted to facilitate the delivery of a new type of
ecological curriculum.  Guests of this lodge will be offered programs
designed to be self-sustaining and educational, i.e., wilderness sea
kayaking tours, wildlife and nature photography expeditions, bird and
wildlife scouting, low impact hiking and marine exploration tours, combined
with progressive environmental education programs.  The objective of the
programming offered by the lodge is to provide visitors a high-caliber
experience that will enhance their desire and ability to become effective
advocates of wilderness ecosystems and wildlands preservation.  All
proceeds from the operation of the Lodge are redirected to supporting
conservation and environmental preservation. 

There is no payment offered for these services, but all room and board is
provided.  In most cases, interns will spend 5 days per week providing
excellent client services, while having two days weekly to enjoy their own
time exploring and enjoying the Misty Fjords wilderness.  In some
instances, gratuities may be provided to interns by our guests.  At the end
of their internship, interns will be offered an assessment that may be used
as credit toward specific courses of study.  If the intern is attempting to
fulfill certain educational objectives or course credit for a specific
program or curriculum, we will attempt to work with the appropriate
educational establishment to help that intern achieve their requisite
credits.    

Sea Kayaking Guide Assistant/Intern: 
The sea kayaking intern will help to provide a comprehensive kayaking
curriculum to guests of the lodge.  Guests will be using tandem sea kayaks,
but the intern will be traveling in a single kayak.  The intern will be
responsible for assisting with kayaking and safety instruction, maintenance
and repair of kayaks and equipment, accompanying kayak tours and providing
food preparation, natural interpretation and rescue/first aid services
where required.

This is not an entry level internship, and candidates must show proficiency
in wilderness first aid, emergency medical technician or related medical
training, in association with advanced level kayaking skills.  Candidates
will be tested for their ability to perform field rescue and retrieval
techniques.  Advanced paddling experience is mandatory for this position;
candidates can select to use their own equipment, provided these boats meet
our standards of safety and are insured by the intern.   The ideal
candidate will have served in a guiding position previously, or is an
advanced level kayaker who is capable of meeting the above criteria.  Room
and board is provided, and the kayaking intern’s schedule will be dependent
on the kayaking and tour desires of our guests.      

Nature Photography Assistant/Intern 
(seasonal May-September, 2 positions available):  The nature photography
intern will assist the program manager to implement and offer high-quality
nature photography workshops in-the-field.  Responsibilities will include
researching and co-leading field trips, assisting with minor camera repairs
and basic instruction, transporting and delivering field equipment,
interpreting wildlife signs and identifying flora/fauna and offering
on-site photography assistant services.  The intern will also be involved
in post-workshop critique delivery and some level of formal classroom
technique/instruction.

Advanced knowledge of field photographic techniques and principles is
mandatory.  Candidates will be asked to provide evidence of their
knowledge, and formal training in photographic arts is desired but not
necessary.  Intern must be personally outfitted with the suitable
photographic equipment and have current insurance coverage on all
equipment.  Basic knowledge of wildlife is mandatory; advanced knowledge of
wildlife species and southeast Alaska region is desired.  Room and board is
provided, and the photography intern’s schedule will be determined by the
workshop needs of our guests.  Candidates presently involved in academic
training or who are enrolled in a photographic field of study are
encouraged to apply.  Efforts will be made to arrange for course credit if
applicable.  

To apply, fax a one-page letter of interest, detailing your experience to
Northern Development/SSCS _at_ 310 574-3161 Attention Michael Kundu.

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