Conservation Intern

Position Description:

• Help design, build and maintain non-motorized trail systems
• Identify and eradicate invasive species on nature preserves using a variety of control methods
• Develop marketing and outreach materials
• Cultivate, train and manage volunteers for preserve stewardship work sessions
• Install wayfinding, boundary and educational signage on conservation properties
• Assist with writing small grants and other fundraising endeavors
• Represent the Conservancy at various outreach events
• Operate string trimmers, push mowers, leaf blowers and other power tools to maintain preserves
• Other duties as assigned

The ideal candidate will have:

• A passion for natural resource protection
• Availability to work from April/May to September/October
• Physical fitness to engage in sometimes challenging outdoor conservation work
• Reliable vehicle for transportation to and from work sites
• Recently awarded or working toward a natural resource-related bachelor’s degree

Other information:

• Part time or full time unpaid internship
• College credit is available
• Reports to Executive Director and Development and Outreach Coordinator