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Conservation Intern – Vashon Maury Island Land Tust (Vashon, WA)<\/p>\n
Job Type Paid Internship The Vashon-Maury Island Land Trust\u2019s work permanently preserves and stewards land on Vashon and Maury Islands, in the heart of the Puget Sound. Our Stewardship program is largely comprised of on-site preserve management, habitat restoration, trail maintenance\/new trail construction and invasive species removal. The position includes informal educational opportunities, wilderness first aid training, native plant identification, restoration design and citizen science data collection. This internship will also take us to the Elwha for a week to work with the Elwha tribe on their restoration work related to dam removal. The Land Trust is currently seeking one seasonal interns to join our Stewardship crew from June 15 through October 2021.<\/p>\n Essential Functions<\/strong><\/p>\n Preserve Stewardship<\/strong><\/p>\n Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n Candidates must have enthusiasm for working outdoors, and an interest in building a career in Conservation\/Natural resource management. Candidates should be capable of spending large parts of the day working outdoors performing physically challenging tasks for the duration of the internship.<\/p>\n Candidates should be self-motivated, with an ability to motivate others and develop leadership skills as the job allows. Candidates should be able to work well within a group and have fun doing challenging projects that benefit the environment and the community. Candidates must have a valid driver\u2019s license. Appropriate fields of study include conservation biology, ecology, and natural resources management, and philosophy.<\/p>\n Compensation and Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n This position includes an hourly wage of $13.50\/hour and includes shared housing. It is full time, 40 hours\/ week, and temporary (April 1- October 29). We work 10-hour days Monday through Thursday from 7 to 5. Interns will share a three-bedroom apartment that has a living space, bathroom, and kitchen. The apartment is furnished and has necessary living amenities and includes all utilities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Send cover letter, resume, and references to:
Salary Details $13.50 includes housing and utilities
Deadline May 30, 2021
Required Experience 0 \u2013 1 years
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Keller@vashonlandtrust.org<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Abel@vashonlandtrust.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n