CHATHAM CONSERVATION FOUNDATION INC · 3 hours ago
Summer Land Stewardship Intern
Chatham, MA
Internship
Onsite
InternChatham Conservation Foundation Inc. is a nonprofit organization focused on preserving open space in Chatham. The Land Stewardship Summer Internship offers a hands-on experience in land management and conservation through a mix of fieldwork and office tasks.
Responsibilities
The intern will support the work of the CCF Land Stewardship team under the supervision of the Land Stewardship Technician
Maintaining trails to accommodate public access/use (mowing, weed whacking, etc.)
Restoring plant and wildlife habitat; managing invasive plant species
Participating in volunteer workdays (1-2x/week)
Sampling water quality at Frost Fish Creek
Assisting in monitoring conservation land
Helping to implement outreach activities and events
Qualification
Required
Physically capable of performing land management activities. This includes the ability to work outdoors, walking across steep and uneven terrain, in variable weather conditions, with a risk of exposure to ticks and poison ivy, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Valid driver's license
Ability to safely operate power equipment (i.e., weed whacker, brush mower)
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong interpersonal skills; flexibility; self-motivation
Experience with the Microsoft Office suite
Preferred
Experience in landscaping, horticulture, or conservation stewardship a plus
Company
CHATHAM CONSERVATION FOUNDATION INC
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase