Conservation Steward Intern (Unpaid; Summer 2018; Up to 5 positions available)

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Required Skills & Knowledge:

• Position advantageous to students majoring in: Natural Resource Management, Environmental Sciences, Animal Science, Biology, or other related science major. Other majors will be considered.
• Detail oriented, ability to take direction and complete tasks;
• Able to work both independently and cooperatively in a team with staff, interns, and volunteers;
• Must be self-motivated and eager to work and learn;
• Ability to endure potentially variable factors associated with outdoor work;
• Physically capable of hiking several miles, over uneven terrain, and carry 15- 20lbs. of equipment;
• Positive attitude, light-hearted nature and ability to work in a flexible work environment a plus;
• Enthusiasm for natural and historic preservation.
• A valid driver’s license and own transportation to and from various locations around the county and to Aldie Mansion in Doylestown is required.
• Experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and GPS is a plus.

Anticipated Activities: The responsibilities of the Conservation Steward Intern could include, but are not limited to:

• Assist Heritage Conservancy staff with various management activities on properties throughout Bucks County such as mowing grass near property entries, boundary monitoring and habitat restoration.
• Maintain and construct trails for recreational enjoyment of community;
• Remove invasive plants using physical and mechanical methods while preserving native plants;
• Occasionally interact with adjacent property owners;
• Survey the flora and fauna as needed on properties;
• Monitor and occasionally maintain various wildlife habitats both artificial (i.e. nest-boxes) and natural (i.e. vernal pools);
• Maintain necessary equipment for property management.
• Develop and prepare a land management plan for one of the Conservancy’s smaller properties. Intern will receive necessary guidance to complete the plan.
• Report completed activities and total work hours to Heritage Conservancy at the end of each week via Volgistics, the online volunteer system.
• Represent yourself in a professional and respectful manner throughout the internship as you are representing Heritage Conservancy.

Time Commitment: Approximately 20 hours per week. Tentative weekly schedule will be Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

Length of Appointment: Approximately end of May through the second week of August (10 weeks). Continuation of internship is dependent upon satisfactory progress of work.

Minimum Age Requirement: College Level.

How to Apply: Submit cover letter and resume to Shannon Fredebaugh at sfredebaugh@heritageconservancy.org by April 15 th. Interviews will take place the last two weeks of April.