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Chesapeake Bay Foundation · 3 weeks ago

Maryland Restoration Intern

Marlboro Village, MD

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$16/hr - $16/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is a regional nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to saving the Chesapeake Bay and its wildlife. The Maryland Restoration Intern will assist with outreach, restoration, and service-learning events, gaining exposure to hands-on restoration practices and regenerative agriculture while collaborating with CBF staff.

AssociationWildlife Conservation

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Loading and transporting trees from CBF’s Clagett Farm Tree Nursery (in Upper Marlboro, MD) to the restoration sites using a truck

Loading and transporting equipment to the sites

Assist volunteers on event days (signing in, demonstrating planting and use of equipment)

Assist in maintaining tree nursery stock (weeding, watering, and organizing)

Assist with small group volunteer events and workdays at CBF’s Clagett Farm

Help recruit a diverse contingent of volunteers for restoration events

Re-staking or removing/placing shelters on trees at previous planting sites

Assist with outreach on regenerative agriculture at farm events

Qualification

Environmental scienceAgricultureRestoration practicesOutreach workVolunteer managementPublic engagementPhysical staminaTeam collaboration

Required

Possess a driver's license

Willing to drive CBF vehicles such as a pickup truck and van

Available at least three days a week, all day and on some weekends

Comfortable lifting at least 40lbs

Preferred

Strong background and interest in environmental science, agriculture, or related field

Desire to pursue restoration and/or outreach work as a future career

Combination of hands-on outdoor experience and education background

Familiar with environmental issues and problems facing the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries

Able to work with the general public and volunteers of all ages and backgrounds

Company

Chesapeake Bay Foundation

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is saving the Bay through education, advocacy, litigation, and restoration.

Founded in 1966

Annapolis, Maryland, USA

51-200 employees

http://www.cbf.org

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Hilary Harp Falk

President and CEO

Tola Sanni, MBA, PMP

Chief Financial Officer

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