Habitat Restoration Internship

Position Description Restoration interns will gain experience in hands-on habitat restoration and community-based service projects. Typical activities include boots-on-the-ground habitat restoration through removal of invasive plants, habitat monitoring, and promoting community involvement and understanding of native habitat restoration. This internship focuses on terrestrial habitats, and does not include marine environments.

This position involves daily physical work. Applicants must be able to work outdoors in uneven terrain for several hours at a time, as well as lift and carry up to 50 pounds when needed.

Requirements Applicants must have or be enrolled in a related degree to be considered. Knowledge of California native flora recommended, but not required. 200 hours total minimum: 10-15 hr/week commitment. Due to seasonal conditions, restoration activities typically take place in the early morning.

Applicants with availability between Tuesday through Saturday in the morning hours (8:00 AM – 1:00 PM) are preferred. Primary

Responsibilities Leading volunteer groups in invasive plant removal, trash removal or other restoration activities. Removal of invasive weeds with hand tools and herbicides. Strategic brush removal for fire prevention.

Trail maintenance with use of gas-powered mowers and trimmers. Occasional vegetation surveys, and GPS mapping as needed. Occasional data entry including creation of graphs and figures as needed.

Assist in development of outreach materials as needed. *We are not accepting applications at this time. Applications will open up once again in the Spring.* *At this time, our internships are currently unpaid positions.*