Land Management Intern

The National Audubon Society is seeking a Land Management Intern to assist with forest management and restoration at the Silver Bluff Sanctuary in Jackson, SC. Responsibilities include inventory work, prescribed burning, invasive species control, and facilities maintenance. The position requires a student or recent graduate in related fields with a passion for conservation and public engagement. This is an on-site internship with rustic housing available.
Position Summary

The Land Management Intern will assist with Audubon’s robust forest management and restoration program, focusing on inventory and restoration work at the Silver Bluff Sanctuary in Jackson, SC. Primary duties will be assisting the Senior Sanctuary Manager, and Assistant Manager in ongoing forest stand inventory, prescribed burning, invasive species control, and general facilities maintenance activities.

This is an on-site role based in the Audubon Silver Bluff Sanctuary in Jackson, SC. Rustic housing on site is available.

Compensation:

$15.00 / hour

Additional Job Description

Essential Functions
• Tally timber cruise data including species, diameter, height, and product of called trees.
• Assist with prescribed burning of forest stands.
• Assist with forest restoration/tree planting operations.
• Maintain hand tools and power equipment.
• Assist in the daily operation of the Sanctuary, helping with guest relations, education, cleaning, and upkeep of grounds and facilities.
• Assist in engaging the broader public through earned and social media.
• Contribute photographs and short stories about birds for use on the Audubon website and social media.
• Aid conservation partners with fieldwork, as necessary.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• At the end of the Internship, the Intern will prepare a presentation documenting the process and what they have learned from it.

Qualifications and Experience
• Currently enrolled, or recent graduate, student pursuing a BS/MS degree in Ecology, Biology, Forestry, Natural Resources, Education, Social Sciences, or other related fields with a keen interest in natural resource management.
• Passion for volunteer coordination.
• Comfort with engaging the public and talking about the importance of protecting birds in a positive &productive way.
• Preferred – Experience with bird identification, outdoor field work, handheld GPS surveys, and GIS mapping.
• Excellent work ethic, a team-focused attitude, and the ability to work well independently in the field and with others, including staff and volunteers.
• Strong writing and communication skills, willing to learn, and respectfully collaborate with coworkers and partners.
• A valid driver’s license is required. Experience with small boats, trailers, and operating ATVs/UTVs are strongly preferred.

EEO Statement

The National Audubon Society is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, inclusion and equal opportunity and actively seek a diverse pool of candidates in this search.

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