Field-Based Natural Resource Stewardship Intern
Environment for the Americas
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Job summary
Environment for the Americas, in partnership with Golden Gate National Recreation Area, seeks an intern to support natural resource stewardship in the San Francisco Bay Area. You will work with NPS staff, partners, and volunteers to conserve rare plants and animals across diverse ecosystems.
The position includes field duties such as habitat restoration, invasive plant control, and GIS mapping, with housing provided and travel assistance.
Qualifications
- Interest in plants, ecology, and habitat restoration.
- Experience outdoors in challenging conditions; ability to carry up to 30 pounds.
- Basic computer literacy: Word and Excel.
- Ability to work well in a team.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
- Access to a personal vehicle is recommended.
Responsibilities
- Habitat restoration and revegetation - mapping, erosion control, seed collection and sowing, container planting.
- Invasive plant control - using hand tools, power tools, and herbicide if qualified
- Volunteer or contractor oversight
- Vegetation mapping and monitoring - plant populations and communities, GIS mapping and analysis
- Wildlife monitoring - California red-legged frog, San Bruno elfin butterfly, mission blue butterfly, mammals, and pollinators
- Data collection and quality control
- Tool maintenance
- Vehicle operations, including towing
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Job description
Environment for the Americas, in partnership with Golden Gate National Recreation Area, seeks an intern to support natural resource stewardship in the San Francisco Bay Area. You will work with NPS staff, partners, and volunteers to conserve rare plants and animals across diverse ecosystems.
The position includes field duties such as habitat restoration, invasive plant control, and GIS mapping, with housing provided and travel assistance.
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