Please email resume and cover letter to Marcy Damon at mdamon@cbf.org, 443-482-2156. Position closes Sept. 11. Thanks!
Maryland Watershed Restoration Intern
Fall 2009
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation seeks a Restoration Intern in its Philip Merrill Environmental Center headquarters office in Annapolis, MD.
CONTEXT OF THE POSITION
CBF organizes several large-scale restoration projects for volunteers in targeted watersheds each spring and fall. The Restoration Intern will be responsible for pre-event preparation and working with adult and family volunteers during restoration events.
Essential functions include:
1. Restoration Activities
1. loading and transporting trees from Clagett Nursery to the restoration sites using a truck and 14’ trailer (training will be provided)
2. loading and transporting equipment to the site (prior to event days)
3. marking holes for auguring (prior to event days) if necessary
4. placing tree shelters and mulching trees (if needed) on planting days
5. assist volunteers on event days
6. assist Clagett Farm staff in maintaining Clagett tree nursery (weeding, watering, organizing)
7. clean out and organize restoration storage areas at the Merrill Center and Holly Beach Farm
2. Assist with agricultural and living shoreline restoration workshops and events (throughout Maryland and over the state line in PA and WVA)
1. Collect volunteer information, photos, material, sign-ins, do equipment demonstration
2. Move trees and equipment at the site
3. Direct volunteers in moving trees and equipment
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Successful candidate should be working on Bachelor's degree (or Master’s degree) with a concentration in environmental studies or be a recent college graduate. Arrangements can also be with the college/university to receive college credit and a small stipend. Intern will be required to work certain weekdays, on weekends and evenings. In addition, candidate should be familiar with environmental issues and problems facing Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries and be able to work with the general public and volunteers of all ages and backgrounds.
The position is a part-time 2-month position and offers a stipend. Start date is late-September – mid- November. Closing date for resumes is Sept. 11, 2009.
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