Land Management Intern
Land Management Intern
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Job Description
Position Summary
The Land Management Intern will assist with Audubons robust forest management and restoration program focusing on inventory and restoration work at the Silver Bluff Sanctuary in Jackson SC. Primary duties will be assisting the Senior Sanctuary Manager and Assistant Manager in ongoing forest stand inventory prescribed burning invasive species control and general facilities maintenance activities.
This is an onsite role based in the Audubon Silver Bluff Sanctuary in Jackson SC. Rustic housing on site is available.
Compensation:
$15.00 / hour
Additional Job Description
Essential Functions
Tally timber cruise data including species diameter height and product of called trees.
Assist with prescribed burning of forest stands.
Assist with forest restoration/tree planting operations.
Maintain hand tools and power equipment.
Assist in the daily operation of the Sanctuary helping with guest relations education cleaning and upkeep of grounds and facilities.
Assist in engaging the broader public through earned and social media.
Contribute photographs and short stories about birds for use on the Audubon website and social media.
Aid conservation partners with fieldwork as necessary.
Additional duties as assigned.
At the end of the Internship the Intern will prepare a presentation documenting the process and what they have learned from it.
Qualifications and Experience
Currently enrolled or recent graduate student pursuing a BS/MS degree in Ecology Biology Forestry Natural Resources Education Social Sciences or other related fields with a keen interest in natural resource management.
Passion for volunteer coordination.
Comfort with engaging the public and talking about the importance of protecting birds in a positive &productive way.
Preferred Experience with bird identification outdoor field work handheld GPS surveys and GIS mapping.
Excellent work ethic a teamfocused attitude and the ability to work well independently in the field and with others including staff and volunteers.
Strong writing and communication skills willing to learn and respectfully collaborate with coworkers and partners.
A valid drivers license is required. Experience with small boats trailers and operating ATVs/UTVs are strongly preferred.
EEO Statement
The National Audubon Society is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination inclusion and equal opportunity and actively seek a diverse pool of candidates in this search.
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Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
