IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
The Grand Traverse Conservation District (GTCD) uses conservation and education to achieve its mission of
“inspiring exploration, appreciation, and conservation of our natural world.” From helping children and
families connect with nature at the Boardman River Nature Center to improving parklands to combating
invasive species to restoring the Boardman River to helping protect the quality of water in Northern Michigan
the GTCD is active in the community promoting environmental stewardship in exciting ways. This summer,
you can ‘answer the call’ and become a part of the Conservation team!
Requirements: College juniors or seniors majoring in a natural resource-related field. Recent college
graduates seeking more experience will also be considered. Must have own transportation and housing.
Preference will be given to those individuals whose curriculum requires they have an internship for graduation.
The intern typically begins working in mid-May and finishes in mid-August. Hours will be Monday through
Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Some evening and weekend work may be required.
Responsibilities: The Conservation Intern will assist the Conservation Team in developing, coordinating, and
implementing its’ work plan, including trail maintenance, hands-on construction projects, invasive species
removal, river restoration projects, and promotional events. The intern will also have the opportunity to lead
trail hikes throughout the 3,000+ acres of parkland we manage. The ability to work with little supervision,
construction or outdoor maintenance experience, and good writing/communication skills are beneficial. Note:
In this position you will come in contact and may work with a prison labor crew.
Compensation: $10.00 per hour for up to 480 hours of employment over the summer.
Application Process: Download the form from our website at www.natureiscalling.org or call the office at
231-941-0960 to receive an application by mail. The on-line application is in a PDF format and requires Adobe
Acrobat Reader® which may be downloaded free of charge from the Adobe Web Site.
Send application, cover letter and resume (optional) to:
Grand Traverse Conservation District
ATTN: Ben Purdy
1450 Cass Rd.
Traverse City, MI 49685
Phone: 231-941-0960
e-mail: bpurdy@gtcd.org
Deadline: Applications will be accepted any time during the year, but applications for the 2011 field season
must be received by 4:30 PM EDT on 18 April, 2011. Employment offer will be made within three weeks.
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