Restoration & Land Management Fall/Winter Intern

The Trust is seeking a seasonal part-time Intern to aid in our land management, ecological restoration, research, and education work.

Qualifications:

• Interest in field applications of ecological restoration and land management
• Familiarity with land care equipment (mowers, trimmers, pruners, loppers, etc.)
• Familiarity with light carpentry and site/landscape construction a plus
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Pursuing a degree in natural sciences, horticulture, or trade skills desired
• Able to identify native and non-native plants
• Must be team-oriented, positive, polite and friendly to all

Duties include all or some of the following:

• General landscaping (e.g. mowing, string trimming, split rail fence maintenance)
• Fall/Winter duties can include site construction, trail/deck building, trail corridor clearing, construction and maintenance of drainage features
• Invasive plant management (e.g. mechanical/manual cutting, vine clearing, herbicide applications)
• Planting and maintenance of reforestation sites, meadows, riparian areas
• Assist research staff in development of resource management plans for preserve parcels
• Occasionally assist with educational, interpretive, volunteer programs or administrative duties

Compensation:  l $16/hour for approximately 24 hours per week, typically 7:30am-3:30pml  Advancement potential

To apply:  Provide résumé describing relevant experience to:

Chris Mendel, Executive Director

Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust

2955 Edge Hill Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006-5099

cmendel@pennypacktrust.org   215.657.0830

Thanks to BLBB Charitable and the generous donors of the Robertson Education Endowment we are able to offer an enriching internship program.