Climate Adaptation Intern Supporting Indigenous-Led Resilience Initiatives

Seabird Island Band is seeking a Climate Adaptation Intern to support Indigenous-led resilience initiatives in Agassiz, BC. The role involves collecting environmental data, conducting GIS mapping, and engaging with the community to enhance climate resilience strategies. Candidates should have a background in Environmental Science or Geography, familiarity with GIS software, and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers hands-on experience in sustainable community planning.
Join a community-focused internship to support climate risk adaptation efforts. Engage with environmental data, GIS analysis, and indigenous knowledge to enhance climate resilience strategies.

This position involves contributing to community-driven climate initiatives, focusing on Indigenous-led climate planning. You’ll collect and analyze data, conduct GIS mapping, and gather community insights to identify priority climate risks. Your role will impact the development of actionable tools and strategies for climate adaptation.

Key Responsibilities:
• Collect climate and environmental data from multiple sources
• Conduct GIS mapping to visualize climate hazards
• Assist in community engagement activities and workshops
• Document Indigenous Knowledge and community climate concerns
• Produce reports and presentations for strategy development

Requirements:
• Background in Environmental Science, Geography, or related fields
• Familiarity with GIS software (ArcGIS/QGIS)
• Enrollment in a full-time academic program
• Strong communication and intercultural skills
• Valid driver’s license recommended

Support Indigenous-led climate initiatives while gaining hands-on experience in sustainable community planning and adaptation strategies.
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