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Organization: Fairfax County Park Authority, Natural Resource Management and Protection Branch

Job title:  Natural Resources Intern (two positions available)

Location: Fairfax County, VA

Hours and compensation:  $12.50/hour, approximately 40 hours per week from June 4^th-August 10^th.  Holidays and leave are unpaid.  A vehicle will be provided for field work from the base office in Fairfax.

Application deadline:  Interviews will be done on a rolling basis until positions are filled, or until February 24^th, 2012.

Organization overview:  The Fairfax County Park Authority maintains approximately 24,000 acres of public land including natural areas, cultural resources, and recreational facilities.  The Natural Resource Management and Protection (NRMP) Branch falls under the Resource Management Division of the Park Authority, and is responsible for land stewardship and implementation of the agency’s Natural Resource Management Plan.  For more information please visit: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/resources/resources-nrp.htm

 Position Description:  This internship is primarily field-based but will also incorporate an office component approximately one day per week.  Interns will work together as a pair to perform non-native invasive plant assessments on parkland across the county using a standard field protocol.  Interns will be trained in the survey method, conduct field surveys, and input their results into a GIS database.  Interns will have the opportunity to participate in other field and educational activities conducted by the Natural Resource Management and Protection Branch as events arise.  This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in the field of natural resources and develop field inventory skills.  Each intern will also have the opportunity to plan and implement a special 40-hour project in their area of interest. 

Qualifications and Skills: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a strong interest in natural resource management and stewardship of public land.  Applicants should expect to be outdoors up to four days per week and should be willing to work outdoors in a hot, humid environment with abundant insects, ticks and chiggers. Applicants must be able to travel on foot in rough terrain, including over steep slopes, fallen trees and other obstacles, up to eight hours per day.   Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license.  Our interns will be working together as a team and must be able to cooperate and share responsibility.  Experience in GIS and GPS use, basic plant identification, and ecology are a plus. 

How to apply:

Please email a letter of interest, resume and contact information for two references to Erin Stockschlaeder, Erin.Stockschlaeder@fairfaxcounty.gov by February 24^th, 2012.

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Job Title:  Land Stewardship Technician
Institution:  Oakland Township Parks and Recreation
Location:  Rochester, MI

For more information:  To Apply: Submit resume and three professional references to:
Becky McLogan
Oakland Township Parks and Recreation
4393 Collins Road
Rochester, MI 48306
Job Closing Date:  03/23/2012

The Stewardship Technician position is a full-time, temporary, hourly position. Duties include the management of the Township parks' natural areas under the direction of The Conservancy's Stewardship Director. Work tasks may include species monitoring, invasive species control, prescribed burning, and assisting on volunteer stewardship workdays. This position will require cooperation with PRC and Conservancy staff, partner organizations, volunteers and the general public. This position may be ideal for a candidate seeking an academic internship, experience in the natural resource management field, or continued education in stewardship and land management. It is the responsibility of the Stewardship Technician to make any and all arrangements with an accredited institution if an internship is desired.

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Job Title:  Conservation and Land Management Paid Internship

Institution:  Chicago Botanic Garden

Location:  Western United States

For more information:  Marian Hofherr info@clminternship.org

Job Closing Date:  04/01/2012

Would you like to put your education to use assisting in important conservation projects? Do you like to experience new landscapes, habitats, and species diversity?

The Conservation and Land Management Internship Program is now accepting applications for 2012!

Each year, the award-winning Conservation and Land Management Internship Program places college graduates in five-month paid internships to assist professional staff at the Bureau of Land Management, the National Park Service, the USDA Forest Service and other federal agencies. Most internships are located in the western United States, including Alaska. CLM interns spend five months working on projects focused on botany and wildlife-related fields. These may include monitoring & inventorying threatened and endangered species and habitats, seed collecting for the Seeds of Success Program and a variety of other projects. Applicants withstrong botanical backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply! Benefits of the CLM Internship Program are numerous! As a CLM intern, you will receive astipend paid every two weeks totaling $11,900 over 5 months and will attend an all-expenses paid week-long training workshop. In addition, the CLM Internship Program provides opportunities to make connections in various government and non-profit organizations. Learn first hand what it's like to work at a federal agency, explore your career goals and expand your resume!

 For more information and to apply online, please visit: www.clminternship.org

 

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