This position includes an orientation in Washington, D.C., followed by a 10-week paid internship.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS By working on a wide variety of tasks that are associated with managing a conservation site that has a strong commitment to public outreach, this intern will learn the actual operational, biological and public elements of conservation in today’s world. The intern will be an integral part of The Nature Conservancy’s Central Florida Conservation Program.

The intern’s tasks may include, but are not limited to:

1. Lead and assist with wildlife surveys and native/invasive population monitoring and controlled burns. a. Work on a population density/damage assessment project to quantify the extent of the feral hog situation at the preserve b. Conduct Florida Scrub Jay and red-cockaded woodpecker monitoring c. Work with Central Florida fire and invasive control staff on-site and on partner agency sites on prescribed fires and invasive survey work
2. Assist and learn the components of facilities management and volunteer programs a. Complete on-the-ground facilities audits and GHG reduction reviews of all structures and vehicles b. Assist in simplifying/redoing how we manage volunteers, from recruitment to retention c. Assist in youth outreach, including the LEAF Program and local schools and organizations. Design projects we can do to help engage youth year round

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION

This is a full-time, temporary internship position with a position term of May 31st – August 5th, 2016. Housing is provided for the duration of the internship on-site at Disney Wilderness Preserve.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS • HS Diploma or equivalent. Enrolled in an undergraduate program, graduate program, or a recent graduate (within two years of graduating from an undergraduate or graduate program) for biology, conservation/environmental studies, forestry, wildlife, ecology, or related field, or equivalent • Experience using MS office, Word, Excel, and navigating the Internet • Demonstrated interest in natural resource management • Strong oral and verbal communication skills • Ability to work outside under hot and physically demanding conditions • Ability to complete a fitness test for participation on prescribed fires: complete a three mile-walk carrying a 45-lb pack within 45 minutes. • Valid driver’s license and good driving record required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Experience working outdoors

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT • This position will require working outside in variable weather conditions. • The intern will work under hot, humid, insect-ridden conditions.

Qualified WayUp applicants will be required to fill out an SCA application as well to be considered for this internship. Complete SCA applications must be submitted prior to 11:59pm Eastern Time on January 6, 2016.

biology, earth science, ecology/restoration, forestry, leadership, data analysis, writing/publishing

SCA’s mission is to build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of the environment and communities by engaging young people in hands-on service to the land.