FORCES Wildflower Internship (unpaid)

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Rockefeller State Park Preserve (RSPP) is located in Westchester County, with over 1800 acres of woodlands, wetlands, meadows, and fields. Our team advances land stewardship, conservation science, and boosts collegiate and public volunteerism in State Parks. Interning at RSPP will give students an opportunity to give back to their local Preserve while also gaining valuable connections within the Parks system.

Project Description: The FORCES Wildflower Intern will be responsible for creating maps of wildflower hotspots in the preserve using survey data, and distributing information to the public on the biology of key plant species. In addition, the intern will assist the stewardship crew in restoration activities within the wildflower zone to improve habitat conditions and encourage wildflower spread. Interns will have the opportunity to: build communication skills, learn to identify native plants, and broaden their understanding of local ecology.

Timeframe Unpaid internship from February 25th-April 30th with a total minimum time commitment of 40 hours.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Use records of wildflower occurrences to create hotspot maps
• Create handouts on key wildflower species found at the Preserve to be distributed at "Where Have All the Wildflowers Gone?" Art Gallery exhibit (April 6 - May x)
• Develop materials to engage the public on the importance of wildflowers
• Collect data on Spring wildflower emergence
• Survey for Spring wildflowers throughout the Preserve
• Participate in habitat restoration projects in target wildflower zones
• Plant and maintain wildflowers for propagation

Qualifications:

• Applicant must have an interest in environmental science, natural resource management, recreation management, or related field.
• Applicant must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Applicant must interact constructively with staff, Preserve patrons, and all others

To Apply:

Submit resume, cover letter, and availability to Rebecca.Policello@parks.ny.gov by February 6th

*FORCES is a model aimed to grow volunteerism within New York State Parks by giving students the opportunity to participate in stewardship, conservation, and historic preservation projects. (https://parks.ny.gov/environment/forces.aspx)