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
The Nature Conservancy of New Jersey has identified the Paulins Kill watershed (a tributary of the Delaware River) as a priority area for habitat restoration and water quality improvement. A critical component of this strategy is the restoration of floodplain forests identified within strategic segments of this watershed. Building on prior successes elsewhere in the watershed we will be re-planting and restoring multiple contiguous miles of floodplain forest throughout the Paulins Kill watershed. To accomplish this goal, we are hiring 2 seasonal Freshwater Restoration GLOBE Interns to implement this project. These positions will help with additional freshwater-related projects as needed, such as performing water quality monitoring and landowner outreach towards initiating new restoration projects. The Freshwater Restoration Interns participate in the implementation of a variety of restoration, assessment and monitoring projects throughout the Paulins Kill watershed. These positions may include one or more of the following functions:
Assists with on-site implementation of projects including: operating hand tools, removing exotic species, and planting native species in priority floodplain area
Maps project sites and assists with invasive species mapping using GPS and ArcGIS
Assists with other freshwater tasks including tree and shrub survival monitoring, erosion monitoring, and other to be determined projects.
Communicates regularly with supervisor and conservation staff regarding site information
Maintains all necessary tools and equipment
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 sciences, or related field, or equivalent
Experience using MS office, Word and Excel, and navigating the Internet.
Ability to effectively express messages verbally and in writing, actively listen to others, foster open exchange of issues
Ability to produce information in a timely manner
Flexible to changing circumstances
Ability to maintain positive working relationships, contribute to produce partnerships, understand team dynamics, roles and the value of others’ contributions and effectively deal with conflict
Versatile learner committed to self-improvement
Focuses on priorities, strives for excellence, dependable and accountable, ability to meet deadlines in the face of obstacles
Valid driver’s license and good driving record required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with ArcGIS
ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION
This is a full-time, temporary internship position with a position term of May 31st – August 5th, 2016.
We are looking to fill this position with two qualified candidates.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT
This position will require working outside in variable weather 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-00692041.
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.
