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

Restoration and Environmental Non-Profit Support Internship

The Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust, a private, non-profit land trust located in the Philadelphia suburb of Huntingdon Valley (Montgomery County), conserves natural lands and ecological restoration in the central Pennypack Creek valley. The Trust is seeking a seasonal part-time Intern to aid in our restoration efforts, grounds management, research, and education work.

Qualifications:

• Familiarity with powered land maintenance equipment
• Valid and clean driver’s license
• Must be 18 years old or older degree in natural sciences, horticulture, or landscape trades strongly desired
• Able to identify some native and non-native plants, also a plus
• Must be team-oriented, positive, polite and friendly to all

Duties may include all or some of the following:

• General landscape care (e.g., mowing, weed whacking, trail maintenance, dead tree removal)
• Invasive plant control
• Herbaceous planting and follow-up maintenance at reforestation sites
• Assist research staff in collecting and analyzing data from on-going research efforts
• Administrative and clerical duties to support full-time staff
• Assist with educational, interpretive, and volunteer organizational duties

Compensation:

• $16/hour for approximately 24 hours per week
• Advancement potential

To apply:  Provide résumé and letter describing relevant experience and interest to:

Chris Mendel, Executive Director

Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust

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

cmendel@pennypacktrust.org

215.657.0830