Interns will assist in the protection of biodiversity and native species through the management of highly invasive plants growing in protected natural areas.

• Learn to identify and explain at least 20 different invasive plant species and their negative affects on the environment
• Be a part of a team that reclaims a natural area that has been overtaken with invasive plant species
• Participate in educational events targeted at local communities to educate about the threat of invasive species.

• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation.
• Applicants must pass a pre-hire drug screening to be considered for employment
• Valid driver's license; good communication skills; good physical condition; ability to work with minimal supervision; ability to travel for long periods of time away from home; ability to pass pesticide applicator exams in various states.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to travel extensively and on short notice.
• Must be actively seeking a college degree or have a college degree. Knowledge of current trends in invasive plant management in natural areas.
• The ability to motivate, lead, set objectives, and manage performance of a small team.
• Adapt, improvise, and overcome precarious situations.
• Employee will be required to treat all invasive plant species with minimal to no damage to native species in the area.

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.