Summer Land Stewardship Intern

ABOUT CCF

Founded in 1962 as Cape Cod’s first land trust, The Chatham Conservation Foundation, Inc. (CCF) is a donor-supported nonprofit organization that works to permanently preserve open space in Chatham through acquisition, stewardship, education and advocacy. We actively steward more than 800 acres in Chatham and provide public access and enjoyment of select properties through a system of trails and scenic overlooks.

POSITION SUMMARY

The 2026 Land Stewardship Summer Internship is designed to give interns a broad experience in land management and conservation. The position requires about 24 hours of work per week over approximately 14 weeks, from May through August. The schedule is flexible but includes Thursday mornings and some early mornings, with occasional weekend work.

Interns will split their time between fieldwork and office tasks, gaining exposure to different aspects of land stewardship. The internship offers a stipend, but housing is not provided.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The intern will support the work of the CCF Land Stewardship team under the supervision of the Land Stewardship Technician.

Activities may include:

• Maintaining trails to accommodate public access/use (mowing, weed whacking, etc.)
• Restoring plant and wildlife habitat; managing invasive plant species
• Participating in volunteer workdays (1-2x/week)
• Sampling water quality at Frost Fish Creek
• Assisting in monitoring conservation land
• Helping to implement outreach activities and events

TRAINING PROVIDED

• Introduction to various land management strategies and techniques
• Conservation property monitoring and reporting
• Invasive and native plant identification
• Proper use of power and hand tools for land management work

QUALIFICATIONS

• Physically capable of performing land management activities. This includes the ability to work outdoors, walking across steep and uneven terrain, in variable weather conditions, with a risk of exposure to ticks and poison ivy, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license
• 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
• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite
• Experience in landscaping, horticulture, or conservation stewardship a plus