Summer Urban Tree Data Intern — Parks & Climate Impact

Wayne State University; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Job summary

Wayne State University offers a Summer Sustainability Internship focused on urban tree identification and assessment in city parks. Interns will support a six-week project with an emphasis on smaller parks in underserved areas of east Bakersfield. The role includes training in tree species identification and data collection.

Interested candidates should have a passion for urban ecology and the ability to learn independently. Pay is $18/hr with a duration of six weeks, starting immediately.

Qualifications

• Interest in urban ecology and sustainability.
• Willingness to learn about tree identification and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Support field-based project on urban tree identification.
• Assess overall tree health and contribute to data collection.
• Participate in fieldwork in underserved parks.

Job description

Wayne State University offers a Summer Sustainability Internship focused on urban tree identification and assessment in city parks. Interns will support a six-week project with an emphasis on smaller parks in underserved areas of east Bakersfield. The role includes training in tree species identification and data collection.

Interested candidates should have a passion for urban ecology and the ability to learn independently. Pay is $18/hr with a duration of six weeks, starting immediately.