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Paid Internship for Tar River Land Conservancy

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The application is now open for the Tar River Land Conservancy.

Tar River Land Conservancy (TRLC) seeks applications for a 12-week internship during the summer of 2020.  This internship will provide extensive exposure to and hands-on experience with a regionally-based land trust.  TRLC preserves the natural and cultural resources of the Upper Tar River Basin and surrounding areas by working in partnership with private landowners, public agencies and others to protect rural land, riparian corridors and ensure clean water.  Since the TRLC was founded in 2000, we have protected over 21,300 acres of land through outright property acquisitions and permanent conservation easements.

Location: USA

Primary Duties Of Internship:

  • They will conduct onsite inspections of properties, including those with conservation easements and TRLC fee-owned properties.
  • The candidates will assist staff with all preparatory and follow up tasks related to easement and property inspections, including maintenance of files and photographic records, updating protected lands database, updating stewardship database and preparing property inspection reports.
  • They will assist in the management and organization of TRLC land protection and stewardship files by its Records Policy.
  • The applicants will help with land management tasks such as trail building, trail maintenance, and property boundary marking.
  • They will organize and work with volunteers to complete stewardship and land management tasks.
  • They will conduct basic GIS analysis and prepare maps, spreadsheets, and draft reports.
  • Collect field data on properties targeted for protection to evaluate natural, recreational and cultural resources.
  • Assist with other appropriate projects as assigned.
  • Travel extensively throughout the 8-county watershed (Person, Granville, Franklin, Vance, Warren, Halifax, Nash and Edgecombe Counties) to perform these duties.

Experience and skills required:

  • Commitment to the mission of the TRLC to conserve private working landscapes and significant natural and cultural resources using conservation easements and other tools.
  • Completion of progress towards a degree in natural resources management, forestry, agriculture, wildlife management or related discipline.
  • Excellent writing, organizational and record-keeping skills.
  • Proficiency using ESRI ArcGIS and MS Word, Outlook, and Excel.
  • Ability to work outdoors in the summer heat and humidity and rugged conditions using the compass, maps, GPS equipment and carrying field equipment.
  • Ability to function productively as both a member of a work team and independently.
  • Ability to work independently in the field.
  • Ability to work effectively to meet deadlines.
  • Possess a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.

Eligible Region: Open for all.

Application Deadline:31 January 2020

Official Link: http://www.tarriver.org/2020-internship/