Job Posting: https://pennypacktrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Intern-Stewardship...

 

Ecological Restoration Intern 

Huntingdon Valley PA

 

The Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust, a private, non-profit land trust located in the Philadelphia suburb of Huntingdon Valley (Montgomery County), conserves natural lands in the central Pennypack Creek valley and sponsors an active program of ecological restoration focusing on invasive plant control, deer management, forest, riparian, and grassland habitat management. The Trust is seeking a part-time Stewardship Intern to aid in our restoration and administrative work.

 

Targeted Majors:

Natural Sciences, Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, Forestry, Environmental Ed, Environmental Studies

 

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in one of the natural sciences (required or degree in-progress)

Experience with eastern woodland restoration/management

Familiarity with powered land maintenance equipment

Familiarity with GIS and other mapping tools, graphic communication

Strong problem solving, organizational, and computer skills

Duties: Invasive plant control using mechanical and/or chemical strategies

General natural area stewardship (e.g., trail maintenance, dead tree removal)

Tree planting and follow-up maintenance

Administrative and clerical duties to support all full-time staff

Archival and organizational duties to support office and volunteer processes

 

Compensation:

$10-12/hr. Flexible hours M-F, from 7:30AM to 5:30PM. Some weekend work may be needed. Applicants will work between 12 to 20 hours per week within a mutually agreed upon typical work week with defined start/finish dates

 

To apply: Provide resume and cover letter describing relevant experience to

Chris Mendel, Executive Director

Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust

2955 Edgehill Road

Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006-5099

cmendel@pennypacktrust.org

215.657.0830

 

Applications accepted until position is filled.

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