Conservation Stewardship Intern, Heritage Conservancy Job at The Land Trust Alliance Inc, Pennsylvania

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  • The Land Trust Alliance Inc
  • Pennsylvania

Job Description

**Conservation Stewardship Intern, Heritage Conservancy**

AddThis Sharing Buttons Deadline: March 31, 2022 Pennsylvania Purpose of Position: To assist Heritage Conservancy with maintenance and management of our preserved properties throughout Bucks County and gain experience at a nationally accredited land trust.

Work Location: Heritage Conservancy at 85 Old Dublin Pike, Doylestown, PA 18901 and various properties throughout Bucks County.

Benefits to Intern: The opportunity to gain a thorough knowledge of Heritage Conservancys preserved properties and the maintenance required to properly care for these important natural areas that make Bucks County so unique and beautiful. Learn about the workings of a nationally accredited land trust and gain hands-on experience in conservation stewardship.

Anticipated Activities: The Conservation Steward Intern may be trained in, but not limited to:

* Assist with forest monitoring and reforestation projects on various properties.

* Assist Heritage Conservancy staff with various management activities on properties throughout Bucks County such as habitat restoration, boundary monitoring, and mowing grass on trails and/or near property entries;

* Manage invasive plants using physical, mechanical, chemical and torch methods while preserving native plants;

* Occasionally interact with adjacent property owners and/or visitors to Heritage Conservancy owned properties;

* Survey the flora and fauna as needed on properties;

* Monitor and occasionally maintain various wildlife habitats both artificial (i.e. nest-boxes) an natural (i.e. vernal pools);

* Maintain and possibly construct trails for recreational enjoyment of community;

* Maintain necessary equipment for property management;

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

Length of Appointment: Between May 16 and August 5 (12 weeks, 11 weeks paid and one week of vacation unpaid). Continuation of internship is dependent upon satisfactory progress of work.

Category: Type: Land Trusts

Job Tags

Internship, Monday to Thursday,

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