Blue Hill Heritage Trust 2019 Summer Stewardship Assistant (The James W. Dow Internship), seasonal Job Term This is a temporary seasonal/summer position, June to August. Job Requirements This position requires outdoor skills, ability to do physical work, a good work ethic, ability to work productively alone and as part of a team, dependability, and initiative. Computer skills, reliable transportation and an interest in outdoor education and land conservation are also required. Job Duties This position works closely with staff and volunteers. The duties include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) Assisting with fee land and conservation easement management, including monitoring, record keeping, and boundary line maintenance 2) Assisting with trail construction and maintenance 3) Assisting with various outreach tasks including student and community education projects 4) Assisting with organizational development including attending public events and working on indoor office projects 5) Assisting with natural resource inventories and management 6) Assisting with other aspects of the Trusts work, including outdoor programs, as needed. Training A variety of training opportunities will be provided, both in the office and in the field. One of the goals of this internship is to provide the selected candidate familiarization with the workings of land conservation organizations with a special focus on conservation land stewardship. Supervisor Associate Director Compensation $12.50 per hour. Satisfaction of contributing to a great cause as part of a small but ambitious community-based organization. Housing can be provided at no cost, if required. Schedule Regular 40-hour per week work schedule, with weekly schedule determined by supervisor. Some weekend and evening hours may be required (weekly scheduling will accommodate for this time).