Environmental Conservation Professional: Oak Savanna Restoration

Job Overview: Environment for the Americas seeks a highly motivated and detail-oriented Environmental Conservation Professional to assist in a habitat restoration project aimed at converting 45 acres of old agricultural brome fields back to oak savanna and prairie ecosystems.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in establishing a long-term monitoring project to observe changes in bat activity in response to various factors.
• Participate in park restoration and monitoring efforts.
• Create summaries and reports based on monitoring work.

Qualifications:

• Major studies relevant to this position, with a preference for a third-year student who has completed natural resources courses (e.g., ecology, botany, limnology, geology).
• A working knowledge of GIS and plant identification is preferred but can be taught to the right candidate.
• Preferred skills include reliability, hard work, critical thinking, and problem-solving.

Benefits:

• Interns in this program will receive 800 hours toward Public Land Corps (PLC) Hiring Authority.
• The intern must complete 640 hours of work on an appropriate conservation project to be eligible for this hiring authority.

Additional Information: This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in environmental conservation to gain hands-on experience in a real-world setting. The successful candidate will have the chance to work closely with experienced professionals and contribute to meaningful projects that promote ecosystem health and biodiversity.