Atkinson & Lovejoy Plant Conservation Internships (25 week)

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Academic Level:
Post-Baccalaureate
Graduate Students (Masters)

Description:
Native Plant Trust is offering two 25-week internships for the next field season. The two conservation internships offer a range of learning opportunities in areas that are integral to NEPCoP and the PCV programs, from coordinating with landowners and volunteers to conducting botanical surveys and processing data. Interns will work with conservation staff to outline internship goals, have the opportunity to take Native Plant Trust's educational programs and courses at no cost, and participate in seminars and an informal reading and discussion group in the conservation department.

In addition, the intern will complete an independent project on a topic of interest in botany, ecology, and/or conservation. Interns will also have the option of participating in botanically-interesting field trips and our seasonal field work, which may include the implementation of management activities, invasive species initiatives, and seed collection.

Desired Skills

Candidates should be passionate about plant conservation, have some familiarity with the flora of New England and associated ecological systems, excellent speaking and writing skills, a willingness to call landowners to secure access to their property, and a sense of humor. Experience with volunteers and data management is preferred. Interns must respect and maintain the confidentiality of rare species locations and sensitive data. Access to a personal vehicle is strongly recommended.

Details

-Starting date can be flexible.

-Location: Based at our headquarters in Wayland, MA (~15 min drive from Garden in the Woods in Framingham), but can be flexible. Interns may have the option of renting a room for the duration of the internship, in a house steps away from Garden in the Woods, both as needed and as available.

-Hours and Compensation: 40 hours/week at $15.00/hour.

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