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Employer: The Nature Conservancy

Employer URL: https://www.nature.org/en-us/

Category: Other

Location: Silver Creek Preserve (located 30 min south of Hailey, ID)

Compensation: $17.50/hr.

Type: Internships

Job Schedule: 7 hrs./day, 5 days-a-week. Schedule may vary but the position will always have 2 days off in a row. In the past this position worked Tues-Sat, with Sun/Mon off.

Apply before: January 29, 2025

Job Description

The Silver Creek Preserve Intern will be working mostly in the field, sometimes in inclement weather conditions and sometimes as part of a team. The position will assist with public outreach, visitor services, educational programs, weed control including herbicide application, trail and facilities maintenance, restoration, biological and ecological data collection, field research, and other preserve-related activities. The internship includes 7 hours a week dedicated to the design and completion of an independent conservation-related project developed with staff support. This is a 35 hour per week position, starting in May or June and finishing in August or September of 2025. 

Qualifications

What you'll bring:

-High school diploma and an interest in natural resources or recreation management

-Communicate effectively and willingness to interact with the public daily

-Prioritize, organize, and execute each workday

-Follow instructions from supervisors and colleagues

-Experience and desire to perform physical work

-Must have a valid driver’s license



In addition, the following skills and/or experiences would be an asset for this role but are not required.

-Experience working with youth groups or leading educational activities

-Experience working with, or knowledge of, Idaho’s natural systems

-Ability to recognize plant and animal species as required to complete conservation management activities

-Ability to operate various types of equipment in a safe and efficient manner (e.g., monitoring equipment, ATV, power tools, canoe, lawn mower etc.)

-PC and iPad familiarity, experience with Microsoft Office and mapping or data collections apps 

Benefits

We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!

-35hr work weeks (7hrs/day)
-paid holidays
-On the job training and skill building
-Opportunity to work at TNC Idaho's Flagship Preserve
-Networking opportunities with local partners
-Dedicated time during your work weeks to develop, execute and present a personal project
-TNC can try to help procure housing for successful applicant, however applicant is responsible for costs associated with rent/lease.