Land Stewardship Interns

https://avalonia.org/internships-available-snec-funds-two-avalonia-land-stewardship-intern-positions-for-summer-2025/#position-details

Avalonia Land Conservancy is seeking Land Stewardship Interns to join our team for June – August 2025. Designed to provide 2 students with an introduction to a range of land conservation practices, this internship will be under the direction of the Director of Stewardship and serves to assist Avalonia Land Conservancy in the overall care and management of its preserves and conservation easements.  

• Approximate dates: 11 weeks, June 2 – August 15, 2025 (may be adjusted depending upon availability)
• Part time: three (3) days per week (7.5 hours per day)
• $5,600 stipend (based on 250 hours)
• Schedule flexible, to be coordinated with the position supervisor
• Occasional weekend requirements
• Combination of fieldwork (80%) and office work (20%)

Responsibilities

The intern will work independently, with the Director of Stewardship, other interns,  and volunteers to assist in stewarding preserves. Activities may include: 

• Trail and infrastructure design and maintenance to accommodate public access/use
• Implementing land management plans
• Restoring plant and wildlife habitat; managing invasive plant species
• Helping to organize and implement outreach activities and events
• Documenting activities using Landscape land conservation software

Qualifications

Willingness to perform physical labor outdoors including with possible exposure to poison ivy and ticks, sun, heat, and inclement weather.

• Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, and reliable transportation
• Ability to safely operate power equipment (i.e., weed whacker, brush mower)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal skills; flexibility; self-motivation
• A college student, with enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in natural sciences, environmental studies, land conservation, or related field preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs and ArcGIS Pro mapping is preferred
• Field experience in landscaping, horticulture, or conservation stewardship a plus