JOB TITLE:  Science Illustration InternLOCATION:  Remote position. Candidates must have a personal office location suitable for work purposes, with broadband internet access, and must work from a city/state location approved by Xerces as their assigned work location.COMPENSATION: $24 per hourSTATUS & SCHEDULE: Part time, approximately 20 hours/week.DURATION:  September – December 2025 (Flexible based upon student’s academic schedule)APPLICATION DEADLINE:  July 14, 2025APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: All applications must be submitted via our application website at: xerces.org/jobsXerces provides accommodations for the job application process if needed. If you need an accommodation to complete the job application process, please email [email protected] with your specific request.JOIN US!The Xerces Society's science illustration internship program is generously supported by funding from the Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation. At Xerces, we harness the knowledge of scientists and the enthusiasm of the public to implement conservation programs. We take action by helping farms and public agencies develop conservation plans for pollinators and beneficial insects, producing ground-breaking publications on insect conservation, training thousands of farmers and land managers to protect and manage habitat for beneficial insects, protecting endangered species and their habitat, and engaging the public to raise awareness about invertebrates found on farms, forests, prairies, deserts, streams, wetlands, towns and cities. Our methods focus on habitat conservation planning, education, scientific analysis, advocacy, and applied research to conserve invertebrates, such as bees, butterflies, mollusks, and fireflies. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING: As the Scientific Illustration Intern for the Xerces Society, you will build your portfolio and gain experience in science illustration through creating visual media that advances public understanding of invertebrates and advocacy for their conservation. This is a remote position at 20 hours per week from September through December. The intern will be supervised by the communications director and work directly with many Xerces Society staff.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Produce scientific illustrations, animations, and/or data visualizations of invertebrates and the conservation issues impacting them. Projects will include developing print and digital media for the Xerces’ Bring Back the Pollinators campaign.Work with the  communications team and conservation program staff to identify and produce visual storytelling opportunities for Xerces conservation initiatives. Participate in relevant staff meetings and events.Participate in occasional community science field work.Present and exhibit final illustrations through a Xerces Society venue. 

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In this talk Lori will present a new citizen science project in BC Parks that you can participate in when you visit Provincial Parks (or even in your own backyard) to observe seasonal relationships am...