Disney Wilderness Preserve GLOBE Intern

The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the world in more than 35 countries, all 50 United States, and your backyard. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Visit www.nature.org/aboutus to learn more.

Through the GLOBE (Growing Leaders on Behalf of the Environment) internship program, The Nature Conservancy hires undergraduate students, graduate students, or recent college graduates (2014, 2015, and 2016) to fill paid internship positions during a 10-week summer internship. Our mission is to provide a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between academics and the real-world conservation work that contributes to the health and sustainability of our world. Additionally, the GLOBE Program offers a structured orientation, professional training, network opportunities, mentoring program, and real work experience.

The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
By working on a wide variety of tasks that are associated with managing a conservation site that has a strong commitment to public outreach, this intern will learn the actual operational, biological and public elements of conservation in today’s world. The intern will be an integral part of The Nature Conservancy’s Central Florida Conservation Program.

The intern’s tasks may include, but are not limited to:

Lead and assist with wildlife surveys and native/invasive population monitoring and controlled burns.
Work on a population density/damage assessment project to quantify the extent of the feral hog situation at the preserve
Conduct Florida Scrub Jay and red-cockaded woodpecker monitoring
Work with Central Florida fire and invasive control staff on-site and on partner agency sites on prescribed fires and invasive survey work
Assist and learn the components of facilities management and volunteer programs
Complete on-the-ground facilities audits and GHG reduction reviews of all structures and vehicles
Assist in simplifying/redoing how we manage volunteers, from recruitment to retention
Assist in youth outreach, including the LEAF Program and local schools and organizations. Design projects we can do to help engage youth year round
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
HS Diploma or equivalent. Enrolled in an undergraduate program, graduate program, or a recent graduate (within two years of graduating from an undergraduate or graduate program) for biology, conservation/environmental studies, forestry, wildlife, ecology, or related field, or equivalent
Experience using MS office, Word, Excel, and navigating the Internet
Demonstrated interest in natural resource management
Strong oral and verbal communication skills
Ability to work outside under hot and physically demanding conditions
Ability to complete a fitness test for participation on prescribed fires: complete a three mile-walk carrying a 45-lb pack within 45 minutes.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working outdoors
ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION

This is a full-time, temporary internship position with a position term of May 31st – August 5th, 2016.
Housing is provided for the duration of the internship on-site at Disney Wilderness Preserve.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT

This position will require working outside in variable weather conditions.
The intern will work under hot, humid, insect-ridden conditions.
AUTO SAFETY POLICY
This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with the Conservancy's Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." Please see further details in the Auto Safety Program document available at www.nature.org/careers.

Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.

SALARY INFORMATION
$12/hour for those currently enrolled in an undergraduate program
$14/hour for those with undergraduate degrees and/or currently enrolled in a graduate degree program
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please visit the Student Conservation Association (SCA) GLOBE landing page at http://www.thesca.org/serve/program/nature-conservancys-globe-program to submit your application. All applications must be submitted in the SCA system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on January 6, 2016. Please note that the SCA PO# for this specific position is PO-00692076.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of men and women of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy’s background screening process.