Bainbridge Island lies at the heart of the Puget Sound ecosystem – a region with significant ecological diversity, exceptional beauty, and abundant wildlife. In an area with growing population and development pressures, Bainbridge Island is a place where wildlife habitat, freshwater streams, open spaces, and shorelines form a mosaic of ecological systems where natural diversity and people continue to thrive.

For over three decades, the Bainbridge Island Land Trust has played a vital role in conserving areas of ecological significance. The Land Trust’s work to protect and restore Bainbridge lands and waters is done to honor past generations, preserve a legacy for future generations, and build a network of protected lands resilient to a changing climate. The Bainbridge Island Land Trust is a non-profit organization commited to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion and finding opportunities for all employees, interns, and
volunteers to succeed.

The Bainbridge Island Land Trust is seeking summer interns to support our mission to conserve and steward the diverse natural environments of Bainbridge Island for the benefit of all. This summer internship program is designed to provide interns with experience and skills in the field of conservation, restoration, and outreach, while also assisting the Bainbridge Island Land Trust in achieving its mission and goals. Interns will assist staff as they perform conservation, restoration, and outreach activities. This is a 10-week internship opportunity, consisting of approximately 30-hours a week for 2 ½ months.

Job Duties:
• Assist Land Trust staff to accomplish a variety of land stewardship actions, including but not limited to habitat restoration, preserve maintenance, invasive weed removal, watering,
plantings, field research, and monitoring.
• Conduct field mapping of invasive species on Land Trust preserves using ArcGIS Field Maps.
• Conduct regular preserve maintenance including but not limited to trail maintenance, sign
maintenance, and brush clearing.
• Analyze, record, and categorize wildlife camera footage.
• Represent the Bainbridge Island Land Trust to visitors, supporters, and community members.
• Assist with event execution, development of materials, and engagement with community
members at Land Trust outreach and fundraising events.

Qualifications:
• Must be a college student or recent college graduate.
• Must have access to transportation to and from the Bainbridge Island Land Trust office.
• Ability and enthusiasm for working outdoors in varying weather conditions, on uneven terrain,
and performing physically challenging tasks for the duration of the internship.
• Education, background, or interest in the following or related fields: field biology, ecology,
environmental studies, environmental science, geographical information systems (GIS), and/or
natural resource management.
• Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and cooperatively with the public, supporters,
landowners, and volunteers.

Compensation/Stipend:
Interns will receive a $5,000 living stipend over the course of the internship. Gear and travel
reimbursement is also available.

To apply:
Send cover letter and resume to Megan Rohrssen at megan@bi-landtrust.org.
Applications are due by April 14, 2025.